Forum to solicit input on parking for people with disabilities

As part of BGSU’s assessment of current campus parking as it relates to persons with disabilities, the Office of Disability Services will host a public forum to provide the campus community an opportunity for additional input.

The forum will begin at 4 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 22) in 315 Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

The University is conducting a self-evaluation to assess its current parking facilities and parking policies to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, Title II.

In addition to the forum, the community is invited to send written commentsto Robert Cunningham, University director of disability services for students and ADA compliance manager, at 413 South Hall, or to contact him by telephone at 419-372-8495/TDD 419-372-0582. He may also be reached by email at rcunnin@bgnet.bgsu.edu or by fax at 419-372-8496.

Office products on display at supply show

Office Depot will host this year's office supply product show from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday (Oct. 23) in the Multi-purpose Room of Bowen Thompson Student Union. The campus community is invited to attend and meet BGSU’s Office Depot representatives.

Representatives will display and demonstrate products from 20 manufacturers as well as answer questions. Samples of many of the products will be given away as door prizes. Among the products being displayed are pens, labels, day planners, binding products, desk accessories and Post-it products.

For more information, contact Beth Nagel in Purchasing at 2-8410

Trick or treat at the Ice Arena

The BGSU Ice Arena will hold its third annual Halloween public skating session from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Sunday (Oct. 26). Children dressed in costume will be admitted free. Included will be trick or treating in the arena, games, a live DJ and fun for the whole family.

For more information, call 2-2264.

Flu vaccines offered at health center

The Student Health Service is administering the flu vaccine to faculty and staff on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 8-10 a.m.

The cost is $17. No appointment is needed. Employees should bring their BGSU ID when they come to receive their shots.

The flu vaccine is recommended by the U.S. Public Health Service for persons at increased risk of complications from influenza. This includes all persons 50 years of age and older; adults and children with chronic heart and lung disease, including asthma; people under treatment for diabetes and those under care for a number of high-risk conditions.