Office of Student Activities and Engagement (SAE): Publicity Policies

University of Mary Washington

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Chalking Policy: 

Student organizations may use chalk as a means of publicity, but chalking is limited to uncovered sidewalks.

Guidelines:

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  • Chalk messages cannot include any obscene or illegal information, including: vulgar and alcoholic/drug related content.

Flyer Policy:

There are a number of bulletin boards on campus in which you are able to post flyers – other than flyers posted by University departments, all flyers must be brought to the SAE office (CRUC 303) or emailed to sae@umw.edu to be approved before being posted in the buildings below....

Guidelines:

  • All materials must include a phone number or email address, and the first name of the contact person.
  • Flyer cannot include any material that is illegal or in violation of University policies, including alcohol- and drug-related content.
  • Publicity materials may only be displayed on public bulletin boards, and not on windows, doors or other surfaces for safety/facility reasons.

While flyers may receive approval from SAE, it does not mean that SAE condones the content of the flyer or what the flyer is promoting.

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