Program Overview

Introduction to BGSU Firelands

BGSU Firelands is a university program that offers various academic departments, resources, and services to its students.

Academic Departments

The university has several academic departments, including:

• Applied Sciences
• Humanities
• Natural & Social Sciences

Campus Resources

The campus provides various resources to support student life, including:

• Student Life Office
• Office of Campus Engagement and Student Life
• Events Calendar
• Wellness
• Falcon Outfitters
• Commencement
• Affordability
• Financial Aid & Bursar
• The Firelands Grant
• Academic Support
• Academic and Career Counseling
• Accessibility Services
• Library
• Teaching and Learning Center
• Technology Support Services
• Writing Lab

Common Read Program

The Common Read is a tradition at BGSU Firelands designed to bring together students, staff, and community members to learn, discuss, and engage in a singular, impactful book and its associated themes.

About the Book

The 2024 Common Read is "Ma and Me" by Putsata Reang. The book tells the story of the author's life, including her family's escape from war-torn Cambodia and her struggles with her mother's expectations.

Themes Presented in the Common Read

The book explores various themes, including:

• Refugee Identity
• Generation and Culture Studies
• LGBTQ+ Identity
• Inherited Trauma
• Survivor's Guilt
• Cambodian Civil War and Genocide
• Filial Duty and Family Roles
• Belonging
• Journalism and Storytelling

About the Author

Putsata Reang is a foreign affairs journalist who has lived and worked in more than a dozen countries. She has received grants from Washington State Artist Trust and the Alicia Patterson Journalism Fellowship, and her writing has appeared in various publications, including the New York Times and Politico.