Posters
Michigan Technological University registered student organizations, academic and administrative departments, students, and community members are permitted to post on designated bulletin boards. Please see the posting matrix (color/b&w) for more information and a complete list of posting locations.
Posters are not permitted to be hung on trees, in stairwells, fire doors, or any other locations that are not specified on the posting matrix or as a designated posting area. Posters must meet the following criteria:
- Posters may not exceed a size of 11” x 17”
- The name and contact information of the sponsoring Registered Student Organization (RSO), department, enterprise, or name of the member of the Michigan Tech or community must be clearly indicated
- The Posting Matrix (color/b&w) must be followed and only one poster is permitted to be placed per bulletin board for each event
- New posters are not permitted to be hung over other active posters
- Posters must be removed from boards within 3 days after the event by the person or organization who placed them
- DO NOT destroy, deface, or tamper with other organization’s posters
- University entities (not student organizations) are required to include the Equal Opportunity Tagline on all advertisements
This procedure is in reference and support of the Board of Trustees Policy.
Digital Marketing Displays
Digital displays are a low-cost advertising method to reach a large number of students, staff, and faculty with announcements about current events for groups affiliated with Michigan Tech. Display use is intended for the promotion of individual events, not consecutive/routine marketing, or solicitation.
Digital display images must be approved by Husky Eats following the policy and steps listed below.
Policy:
- Designs will be reviewed and approved before they are posted to a one-week slot to run from Sunday to Sunday. You can view which groups are posted on the Digital Marketing Tracker.
- It may take up to 3 business days for review and approval, please plan accordingly. Digital display requests are not approved until you receive an email stating so from Husky Eats.
- No swearing, threatening, vulgar language or content is permitted. All approval is at the discretion of Husky Eats.
Steps:
- Design your digital advertisement, (PowerPoint slide size) 1920 pixels by 1080 pixels for horizontal orientation and 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels for vertical orientation. Files must be submitted as a .JPG, .GIF, .PNG, or MP4/video format.
- Be sure to include your registered student organization or department name on it. University entities (not student organizations) are required to include the Equal Opportunity Tagline on all advertisements.
- Submit your design for approval via email to huskyeats@mtu.edu with ‘Digital Display Request’ and your organization or department name in the subject line. Please indicate which week you are requesting to display your table tent.
- After reviewing your design, you will receive an email with any requested changes or approval. Approved designs will be uploaded and set to run for the approved week.
University Identity Standards
When creating posters, table tents, presentations, and any other media, registered student organizations are encouraged to be familiar with and utilize the policies and resources provided by University Marketing and Communications (UMC). An editorial guide is available as are downloadable Michigan Tech logos, PowerPoint backgrounds, and more. UMC has also created University Identity Standards for Student Organizations, and each organization is encouraged to review this document prior to producing any posters or media.