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 
Email Phone
Bowling Green City Administration  bgcity@bgohio.org   419-354-6204
Conference and Event Services planevents@bgsu.edu    419-372-9000
BGSU Campus Operations facilities@bgsu.edu 419-372-2251 
Ice Arena  icearena@bgsu.edu 419-372-2264
Stroh Center   strohcenter@bgsu.edu 419-372-0000
BGSU Office of Residence Life reslife@bgsu.edu 419-372-2343
BGSU Student Recreation Center recwell@bgsu.edu    419-372-8454
BGSU Office of Student Engagement engage@bgsu.edu 419-372-2343

Updated: 11/19/2025 02:06PM