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 |
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