IMPORTANT:
All events posted on campus by a student organization must first have the event submitted in Bulldog Connect.
Also: Postings must be sponsored by a student organization or UMD department and noted as such on printed and digital material.
Paper Posters
Poster printing is the responsibility of the student organization and UMD department.
All posters must be approved by the Kirby Welcome Desk before anything is posted.
Posting areas 1-9: one poster per posting area
Maximum poster size: 11x17”
Paper postings in all locations must use blue painters tape or masking tape unless otherwise specified in the location notes. Blue painters tape is preferred. Duct tape, packaging tape, glue dots, poster putty, and staples are prohibited.
Nothing may be posted to the floor in any areas of Kirby Student Center.
Welcome Desk staff will monitor the posting areas weekly and remove dated material.
General distribution of literature is not permitted in Kirby Student Center. Materials that are found in Kirby Student Center without permission will be removed.
Kirby Student Center reserves the right to remove any posted materials that violate the policies as stated below.
Individuals are prohibited from removing posters belonging to other organizations or departments.
Click here to download a PDF map of approved posting locations and regulations
Digital Signage
Kirby has digital signage that is available to student organizations and UMD departments. There are two screens in KSC Lounge, and one screen outside the KSC Rafters.
Each posting will be added to a rotating queue of 10 seconds each
Using small text is not recommended
Using QR Codes (available through BulldogConnect) are highly encouraged
Postings that are primarily meant to advertise for an outside organization or business will not be accepted
To be approved, the submissions must meet the following requirements:
A submitted and approved event in Bulldog Connect
High definition artwork no less than 1298 pixels wide by 730 pixels wide
System will automatically resize down to 1298x730
Submissions must be in .png or .jpg format
Videos will not be accepted
Each post may only be in the queue for three (3) weeks prior to the event
Digital signage will not be accepted for weekly meetings more than one (1) time per semester
For example, you can submit a posting to let people know when your scheduled weekly meetings are, but only for two weeks in a semester. Resubmission of weekly meeting announcements will not be approved
Each group may have two (2) digital postings at any time
For example, if your org has three events during a two week period, only two digital postings can be in the queue
For Registered Student Organizations & Campus Life Programs
Submissions can be made on BulldogConnect with the Digital Signage Submission Request
A submitted and approved event in BulldogConnect is required for digital signage submissions about student org events.
Digital signage will not be accepted for weekly meetings more than one (1) time per semester
For example, you can submit a posting to let people know when your scheduled weekly meetings are, but only for two weeks in a semester. Resubmission of weekly meeting announcements will not be approved
Each group may have two (2) digital postings at any time
For example, if your org has three events during a two week period, only two digital postings can be in the queue
For UMD Departments
Submissions can be made with the KSC Departmental Digital Signage Submission Request
UMD Departmental submissions are for events only, informational submissions will not be accepted
Each post may only be in the queue for two (2) weeks prior to the event
UMD Departments are limited to one (1) digital posting at any time
Contacts for Digital Signage
Erin Olson / [email protected] - Student Organizations
Nick Vittorio / [email protected] - Departmental Posting
Pillars
Locations
Lounge, Porch and 101 pillars
These are reserved for Kirby Student Center-related events only. They are not reservable by any other department or organization without special permission.
Commons pillars
Commons pillars are reserved for use by organizations or departments using the tabling area. Signage used by those at tables must be removed at the end of the tabling shift.
Other locations within Kirby Student Center
Porch Railing Glass
Posting will be permitted on a case-by-case basis. Postings on the railing glass must be attached with transparent Scotch-style tape only.
Table tents
Table tent space is reservable in Mazevo for two weeks at a time.
Table tents must measure no more than 8.5x3.75”, either vertically or horizontally.
There is a limit of 20 table tents per reservation.
The event or program promoted on the table tent must be student-focused.
KSC will be responsible for removing table tents at the end of the week.
Directional signage
Directional signage for special events must include date of event, name of event and location.
The coordinators of the event are responsible for removing postings after the event.
Directional signage may be attached only to wall surfaces, only using blue painters tape.
Banner Spaces
Student organizations and departments may post a 4x3’ banner in specific areas within Kirby Student Center with a reservation made through Mazevo.
Banners may remain posted for up to one (1) month.
The UMD department or student organization will post the banner behind the plexi glass.
Kirby Student Center will remove banners at their expiration date. If the department or student organization would like to keep the banner, it must be picked up from the Kirby Welcome Desk on the day of expiration or it will be recycled.
Once a banner has reached its expiration date, the UMD department or student organization may request another banner space, if available.
Welcome Desk stairwell
Between first and second floor: banners #1 and #2
Between second and third floor: banners #3 and #4
Other Locations Outside Kirby Student Center
Outside entities may post an 8.5x11” flyer on the two posting areas located in the Ven Den (Bohannon Hall) and outside of the Superior Dining Center. It is the responsibility of the business to both post AND date the flyer.
For more information:
Address comments, questions or concerns about this policy to:
Gina Pudlick-Hendricks, KSC Operations Manager / [email protected] / 218.726.7167
Lesa Radtke, KSC Associate Director / [email protected] / 218.726.7166
Revised 8/18/2025