BGSU plans dining hall reopening, sets safety measures

August 20, 2020

The university’s dining halls, such as the Oaks, will feature several new implementations, such as reserved times for sanitation and a carry-out service.

As part of BGSU’s multifaceted return to campus plan, on-campus dining will see multiple changes for the fall semester to emphasize health and safety for students and employees.

There will be a review for all employees of safety policy regarding new guidelines for COVID-19.

Each employee will conduct a wellness check every time they go into work, including a contactless temperature check. Face coverings will be provided and are mandatory to wear at all times. Guests are required to wear a mask at all times as well, except when eating.

Behind-the-scenes cleaning procedures will occur every 30 minutes.

On-campus dining halls will include sanitizer stations in high traffic areas and educational posters about health and safety procedures. All cutlery will be pre-packaged as well as salt and pepper packets.

The Oaks and Carillon dining halls

Tossed – previously a salad bar – will be converted to an expanded dessert station that will be for full-service only. The menu will also be simplified in order to increase the speed of service. Drinks will continue to be self-serve but individual cups will be given out personally by employees.

Takeout orders will also be an option at The Oaks. This will have a separate line at the entrance and one swipe will include a salad, entree, sides, dessert and a beverage. These will be served in microwavable containers. Takeout for Carillon will be available between 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Oaks and Carillon will be closed everyday from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. for disinfection.

BTSU Falcon’s Nest

Marco’s Pizza will no longer be serving individual slices.

Jamba Juice has removed breakfast sandwiches from their menu.

Mondos will only be offering wraps and 8-inch subs.

Chickendipity will expand their bowl menu and redesign the check-out queue for better social distancing.

Bowl N’ Grains has been discontinued and the space will instead be used as a grab-and-go location.

Coffee and fountain drinks will be removed completely because of access in other areas of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

Starship delivery robots will continue to be utilized during the 2020 school year. There will be a new mobile ordering pick up location near the BG1 card service desk.

There are no changes to Kreischer Late Night at this time.