Event Planning Questions and Resources
While planning your special event, please take the following into consideration:
- Will any of the event take place on University Property?
- Has the venue/space been reserved?
- Will the event go past midnight?
- Will there be a need for any type of temporary structure?
- Will there be a need to stake anything into the ground?
- How many people do you expect to attend?
- Are there parking needs?
- Is there a potential for the event to affect traffic flow?
- Will there be money collection and/or donations?
- Are money deposits needed during and/or after the event?
- Are wristbands being used?
- Will there be music (either indoor or outdoor)?
- Will there be alcohol served?
- Is there potential for the event to elicit any type of emotional response from spectators?
- Will any medical personnel be needed?
- Are there any unusual/harmful risks the spectators or participants may face?
Contact the following departments for assistance with your special event:
Office |
Contact |
Phone |
|
Athletics | Steve Messenger | 419-372-2401 | smessen@bgsu.edu |
BG City Administration | Joe Fawcett | 419-354-6204 | bgcity@bgohio.org |
Bowen-Thompson Student Union | Jeff Smith | 419-372-9007 | jefsmit@bgsu.edu |
BGSU Police Department | Lt. Derrick Hill | 419-372-2346 |
derrich@bgsu.edu |
Campus Operations | Sue Wammes | 419-372-2370 | wammes@bgsu.edu |
Conference and Event Services | Patrick Nelson | 419-372-9017 | pnelson@bgsu.edu |
Ice Arena | Jamie Baringer | 419-372-2764 | jbaring@bgsu.edu |
Parking Services | Bob Mason | 419-372-2780 | bmason@bgsu.edu |
Perry Field House | Thad Long | 418-372-7479 | longtha@bgsu.edu |
Stroh Center | Jamie Baringer | 419-372-2764 | jbaring@bgsu.edu |
Student Late Night Committee | Brian Heilmeier | 419-372-2843 | bpheilm@bgsu.edu |
Office of Campus Activities | Brian Heilmeier | 419-372-2843 | bpheilm@bgsu.edu |
Updated: 10/27/2023 01:01PM