Cold weather and winter holidays are approaching, and with them some seasonal hazards. Faculty, staff and students are reminded of the BGSU Fire Safety Decoration Policy. The University community is also reminded of the prohibition of portable heaters and halogen lamps. Employees are asked to review these policies at:
www.bgsu.edu/offices/envhs/fire/decorate.htm
www.bgsu.edu/offices/envhs/fire/heater.htm

Call Environmental Health and Safety at 2-2171 for more information

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‘Media Literacy, Democracy and the Schools’

Sponsored by the Institute for the Study of Culture and Society, a presentation on media literacy, democracy and the schools will be given by Gregg Brownell, Division of teaching and Learning, at 7:15 p.m., on Tuesday (Oct. 28) in 318 Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

Brownell will present an examination of the roles currently ascribed to technology in schools and their connections to the “corporatization” of schools. He argues that the media literacy model represents a more appropriate, pro-democratic approach to technology integration in schools. He will also present video excerpts that chronicle teacher reactions to the media literacy model and their experiences with independent and alternative media makers at BGSU’s Symposium on Media Literacy in Education/Allied Media Conference.

For more information call 2-0585.

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Customized Microsoft Access computer class offered again

The Computer Training Center, along with the ITS Department, is once again offering a customized Access computer class this fall. The first class is Nov. 7.

This customized training will allow participants to expand on their basic knowledge of Access and learn how to apply it to a project of their choice. Participants will work on their particular projects with a highly qualified instructor to assure their database will run efficiently and effectively.

In order to ensure highly individualized attention, enrollment is limited to five student projects. However, two or three "representatives" may attend the class for each project. Classes are filling fast, so reservations should be made as soon as possible.

To enroll or for further details, please call Susan Huffine at 2-4910

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Tom Cook recognized with Spirit of BG award

Tom Cook, shuttle bus driver, was honored as the September 2003 classified staff recipient of the Spirit of BG Award for his concern for the safety of others.

Cook made a lasting impression on some students he recently picked up in the overflow parking lot at 2:30 a.m. They noticed that after he dropped off passengers, he waited for them to make it to their vehicles safely.

Then upon arriving at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union shuttle stop, Cook noticed a trash can with flames shooting over the top. He informed the University of the problem and then doused the flames himself with the small fire extinguisher from the shuttle. Knowing this hot trash can could pose a danger to anyone walking near it, he stood by until police officers arrive to take control of the situation.

Cook received $75 in recognition of his BG spirit.

Other BGSU classified staff employees who were nominated for September 2003.
Gary Bockbrader from Transportation Services
Pam Sautter from Recreational Sports
Mike Sponslor from Facilities Services (nominated posthumously)
Crystal Rizziello from the Counseling Center
Christine Burton from the College of Business Administration
Marie Feehan from the Office of Campus Involvement
Brad Woessner from Facilities Services
Cheryl Heinlen from Auxillary Services
Paul Ansted from Residence Life
Christine Hess from Biological Sciences