 The university hosts an extensive student life program , with over 300 student organizations . Fielding athletic teams known as Bowling Green Falcons , the university competes at the NCAA Division I level ( NCAA Division I FBS for football ) as a member of the Mid @-@ American Conference in all sports except ice hockey , in which the university is a member of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association . The campus is home to annual events including the Dance Marathon a student @-@ organized philanthropy event , Winterfest , and Buckeye Boys State . 
