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| Oct. 30, 2002
Contact: Dale Tampke, coordinator of Halloween preparedness, (740) 593-2475, or Media Specialist Jack Jeffery, (740) 597-1793 or jefferyj@ohio.eduOhio University prepares for Athens' Halloween festATHENS, Ohio -- Precautions are being taken across campus as Ohio University readies for the annual City of Athens Halloween Street Party the weekend of Saturday, Nov. 2. The university's focus remains on safeguarding the personal safety of students and protecting campus property. PERSONAL SAFETYWith the influx of visitors from out of town, there is an increased potential for individuals to use anonymity to their advantage, and Ohio University students are urged to exercise increased caution this weekend. Flyers listing suggested precautions for Ohio University students and other visitors, which are sponsored by university departments and the City of Athens' Mayor's Office, are being distributed throughout the campus and community. Also, in preparation for the weekend, university police department personnel are conducting approximately 20 training sessions with campus groups on campus on personal safety and illegal activities to avoid during Halloween weekend. CAMPUS SECURITYOnce again, the university expects to spend more than $90,000 in labor, material, supplies and other costs to ensure safety and protect the campus during the weekend. Approximately 25 Ohio University Police Department officers will be on duty this weekend. Staff employees and volunteers, including about 85 classified staff employees who will work Friday and Saturday night and approximately 70 administrators who have volunteered to work Saturday, will help patrol campus. PARKINGTo reduce the flow of out-of-town visitors through campus, university parking lots will be restricted to vehicles with Ohio University parking tags and student vehicles registered with the Ohio University Police Department from 3 p.m. Friday until about noon Sunday. Also, most campus parking lots will be limited to one entrance/exit. Parking for out-of-town visitors will be available at the county fairgrounds and other locations throughout the city. RESIDENCE LIFEEach student living in a residence hall is allowed one guest, who must be registered with the residence hall. All guests will be given wrist bands, which must be worn to enter residence halls. Ohio University students have the choice of wearing the wrist band or showing their student ID cards. Residents are responsible for any damage caused by their guests. Last year 4,543 guests were pre-registered, and 3,180 guests actually arrived for the weekend. There are 7,500 Ohio University students living in the 41 residence halls on campus. ALTERNATIVE EVENTSFor those who aren't fond of crowds, the university has a slate of social and recreational events planned for the weekend to offer students alternatives to the Halloween festival. Among the activities planned for Friday and Saturday are: Friday - Field hockey vs. Central Michigan, 3 p.m., Pruitt Field.
- Midnight Movie, "The Exorcist," Athena Cinema.
- Game Night, 9 to 11 p.m., Baker University Center Rec Room.
- Open Stage, 8 p.m. to midnight, Baker Center Front Room.
- MCP Dance Party, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Baker Center Ballroom.
- Open Swim, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Aquatic Center.
Saturday - Field hockey vs. Ball State, 1 p.m., Pruitt Field.
- Baker Nights Coffeehouse Concerts, "Akimbo," 9 p.m., Baker Center Front Room.
- Midnight Movie, "The Exorcist," Athena Cinema.
- Game Night, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Baker Center Rec Room.
- MCP Social and Dance Party, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Baker Center Ballroom.
- Campus Crusade for Christ Halloween Party, 9 p.m. to midnight, Ping Student Recreation Center.
- Open Skate, 1 to 3 p.m., Byrd Arena.
- Open Swim, 1 to 5 p.m., Aquatic Center.
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