Other Publicity and Promotion Methods
The University permits other methods for University community members to publicize events and causes, including those detailed below.
Banners
Only University groups and RSOs may post banners on campus. Reservations for outdoor banner spaces may be requested via the Office of Student Centers at https://studentcenters.uchicago.edu/outdoors/.
Banners and/or signs in outdoor areas (including those staked on the University Quadrangles) are to be erected only by University departments or RSOs and the schedule of their display must be approved by the Office of Student Centers (INH 106, 773-834-0858) or the appropriate responsible department.
Chalking
Chalking by members of the University community is allowed only on campus sidewalks or walkways that can be easily washed away by rain and that will not cause lasting or permanent damage. Chalking on buildings, building entryways, non-sidewalk, or non-walkway surfaces is prohibited. Water-soluble chalk must be used. Spray chalk is not allowed.
Preservation or protection of specific chalking is not possible. Students and organizations seeking advice on effective ways to publicize their events or causes are encouraged to contact the Center for Leadership and Involvement (RC 001, 773-834-8300).
Members of the campus community who have concerns about particular chalking on campus surfaces at Reynolds Club, Ida Noyes Hall, or the University Quadrangles should be directed to Campus and Student Life using the form available on the Campus and Student Life website at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofChicago&layout_id=69. Concerns about chalking at other campus locations should be directed to the pertinent building manager and/or departmental administrator.
Solicitation and Distribution of Handbills and Leaflets
All handbills or leaflets distributed on campus must clearly state the name of the organization or individual responsible for the publicity and/or event. Policies on solicitation and the distribution of handbills and leaflets can vary by building. Questions about building-specific policies should be directed to the perinent building manager and/or departmental administrator.
Online Calendar
Events can be posted on the University online calendar.
Table Tents in Dining Halls
Housing & Residence Life must approve table tents for the residential dining commons and the Student Centers (INH 106, 773-834-0858) must approve the table tents for eateries in the Reynolds Club and Hutchinson Commons. All requests must be submitted at least five days prior to the posting date. Only one table tent per table is allowed for a maximum duration of five days. Unapproved table tents will be removed. Table tent promotions are for campus events and causes only. All table tents must include the name of the sponsoring student group or campus department.
The display of table tents in other campus cafés and eateries is at the discretion of local managers and supervisors.