Briefs for October 7, 2002

October is Tech Month at BGSU
A series of events that will highlight creative uses of technology on the BGSU campus will take place in various locations during October.
CIO Bruce Petryshak will talk about the upcoming campus contracts for Meeting Maker and the Kronos timekeeping system for student employees from 1-2 p.m. on Oct. 9 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater.
Anthony Short, director of WBGU-TV learner services, will give three presentations on using the new digital video streaming service—from 2-4:30 p.m. Oct. 14 in 1002 Business Administration Building; from 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 15 in 210 Education Building, and again from 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 23 in 226 Olscamp Hall.
Connie Molnar, Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology, and Terry Herman, Continuing Education, will also offer demonstrations of the My BGSU/Blackboard Portal.
The third annual BGSU Tech Fair will be held from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 17 in 101 Olscamp Hall, with displays, presentations and prizes.
Additionally, a series of lectures on wireless applications, computer crime, and the Student Tech center will round out the month.
Check the Monitor calendar for exact times, dates and locations. Everyone is welcome to all events. Come celebrate Tech Month at BGSU!

Flu shots will be available on campus
For the 10th consecutive year, faculty and staff will be able to receive the flu vaccine at the Student Health Service. From Oct. 14 through Dec. 13, the vaccine will be administered to faculty and staff from 8-10 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with no appointment needed. The cost will be $15. Staff should bring their BGSU ID when they come to the Student Health Service.
According to Dr. Joshua Kaplan, director of the Student Health Service, “Once again, the influenza season looms over North America, and once again I urge all students and staff to get the flu vaccine. This year, my advice is particularly earnest. The last two years we experienced unusually mild flu seasons. This year, the United States Public Health Service Centers for Disease Control is anticipating an unusually severe flu season.
“Influenza is a very unpleasant illness, with high fever, severe muscle aches, cough and weakness. The worst of the illness lasts about a week, and full recovery requires another one to two weeks. Most people do recover fully, but there is a substantial death rate from influenza and its complications in elderly people and people with chronic illnesses.
“The vaccine is very safe. It has minimal side effects. It is not expensive. It is highly effective in preventing influenza. Also, for reasons that are not well understood, it has been reported to substantially reduce rates of illness from other winter respiratory infections.
“I will get the vaccine. My family will get the vaccine. The entire Student Health Service staff will get the vaccine. I invite the rest of you to join us.”

A note from Human Resources . . .
Open enrollment for benefits for Plan Year 2003 will begin in November. Stay tuned for more information.

Campus takes a Fall Break
Reminder: Fall Break is coming up this week. There will be no classes Oct. 10-13. Campus offices will remain open.

In Memory
Madonna Marsden, 58, died Aug. 7 in Richmond, Ky. She taught in the English department from 1979-92 and was the wife of Michael Marsden, Professor Emeritus of popular culture.
Algalee Adams, 82, died Sept. 13 in Columbia, Mo. She was the first woman dean of BGSU Firelands, serving from 1977-85.
Carl Holmberg, 53 died Sept. 30 in Bowling Green. A professor of popular culture, he had taught at BGSU since 1982.