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1988
In 1988, construction and planting began for the James H. McBride Arboretum, a more than twenty acre site of trees, shrubs,
plant collections, ponds, wetlands, walking paths, and open green space, located behind the West Building on the BGSU Firelands
campus. Currently under long-term development and managed by Erie MetroParks, the arboretum was named for the first dean,
Dr. James H. McBride.
1993-94
During the 1993-94 academic year, the College celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a wide variety of events and activities
for community members. Events included a special Convocation on September 24, 1993 and a "Family Fun Day," featuring over
20 on-campus events and activities, local bands, and a Classic Car Show on September 25, 1993.
August, 1994
In August 1994, the BGSU Firelands Instructional Media Center officially became the IDEACenter (Interactive Distance Education
and Conferencing Center). The first official use of the system was August 22, 1994 when about 25 people at BGSU Firelands
participated interactively with about 500 people attending the dedication of the new Paul J. Olscamp Hall on the main campus.
On August 25, 1994, eight students at BGSU Firelands participated in BA 390, "An Introduction to International Business,"
the first interactive distance education class in the history of BGSU.
November 1, 1994
Erie County Cablevision's Channel 27 ceased operation as The BGSU Firelands Knowledge Network on November 1, 1994.
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