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As the center for Student Life on campus, the HUB views communications about the campus community and its activities as central to our mission. To ensure content aligns with the university’s student-first philosophy, all advertising avenues within the HUB–either paid or unpaid–are subject to the content requirements and restrictions outlined below.
Purpose
The HUB’s advertising channels are for the sole use of promoting UW-Seattle initiatives, activities, events, and programs intended for students. Content that does not adhere to these guidelines is subject to suspension or removal at the discretion of the HUB.
Advertising space is reserved for UW Seattle RSOs, UW departments, and HUB major event space reservation holders. If you are an unaffiliated, off-campus organization seeking advertising opportunities, please contact thehub@uw.edu.
All advertisings and postings must include:
- A Seattle-campus host or sponsor, i.e. a UW Department or Registered Student Organization (RSO).
- Contact information: email address, phone number, and/or a website.
Prohibited:
- Hate Speech & Graffiti. View the university’s position here.
- Promotional Campaigns for Off-Campus Entities: Postings by and for off-campus activities, including, but not limited to, promotions, coupons, activities, events, and giveaways.
- Housing Ads: Off-campus housing advertisements were formally hosted by ASUW OCHA. For information about the dissolution of OCHA and potential posting alternatives, please contact the ASUW Vice-President at asuwvp@uw.edu. HUB Bulletin Boards may not be used for off-campus housing or roommate ads.
- Employment Ads: Only UW department’s student employment opportunities appropriately posted to Handshake may be advertised on the HUB Bulletin Boards. Off-campus employment notices are referred to the Career & Internship Center.
- Partisan Political Ads: Posters cannot promote a partisan political agenda (for or against a candidate or ballot measure).
- Brand Ambassadorship: RSOs, UW departments, and individuals may not advertise on behalf of, or promote, un-affiliated companies, organizations, and/or products.
The following factors vary by advertising avenue. Please visit the individual sections to learn more.
- Size, format, and/or dimension of posting, graphic, or receptacle
- First-come-first-serve system or advanced reservation required
- UW-Affiliation limitations
- Duration/length of campaign
- Cost
Advertising Options
Chalking
Inside the HUB: Chalking any surface inside the HUB and on the HUB patios is strictly prohibited.
Outside the HUB: Outdoor chalking is allowed to advertise campus events by RSOs, ASUW, and GPSS. Outdoor chalking must meet the following:
- Chalk must be water-soluble and non-aerosol.
- Chalking is allowed on concrete or asphalt walkways.
- Chalking is not allowed on brick, stone, or marble walkways, or any vertical surfaces (i.e., building walls, poles, public art, stairways, fences, etc.).
- The organizer’s name must be included.
- Fines for violations of this policy will be levied based on the labor and materials needed to remove chalk by UW Facilities Maintenance staff.
Clip Stands/Easels
HUB Event Services provides clip stands and/or easels for events held in the HUB. Requests may be submitted to HUB Event Services as part of the HUB reservation or event planning process. Clip stands or easels are provided on an as-available basis and solely for meetings and events held in the HUB.
Donation Bins
The HUB allows donation bins to be placed at the HUB Information Desk. Up to 3 donation campaigns will be accommodated at a time. View services
Handbills/Leaflets
Inside the HUB: In accordance with WAC 478-136-030, solicitation and distribution of handbills in open areas of the HUB is strictly prohibited. Distribution of handbills or literature may occur within a reserved HUB space and only by those hosting and attending the event or activity within that reserved space. Groups are encouraged to reserve a HUB Information Table through HUB Event Services for distribution of materials.
Outside the HUB/Campus: UW and non-UW entities are permitted to distribute handbills and other materials on pedestrian walkways around campus, but may not block the flow of traffic on these walkways or interfere with scheduled events. RSOs are encouraged to utilize the Resource Center tents, tables, and chairs for such distribution.
Housing Ads in the HUB
Please contact the ASUW Vice-President regarding ads for off-campus housing.
HUB Bulletin Boards
The HUB has 10 bulletin boards for postings. All postings must be reviewed and stamped at the HUB Information Desk prior to posting.
HUB Digital Signage
The HUB has a digital display system to be used for advertisements and promotions with priority for HUB events and services followed by campus events and activities. The video wall is located in the HUB’s main atria. Digital displays are located at the North Entrance (first floor), West Column (first floor), and Southwest Entrance (ground floor).
New in Fall 2024, we also have 5 Trooh Towers added throughout the HUB. We have 1 on the ground floor leading into the Husky Den, 1 on the first floor street, 2 on the second floor, outside HUB 250 and in the Mural Lounge, and 1 in the third floor lounge. For information on submitting a request, please see the link below.
HUB Lawn Signs
The HUB allows use of the HUB Lawn to place staked signage suitable for the outdoors. HUB Lawn signs must meet the following:
- Signs can be placed on a first-come, first-served basis on the North Lawn (with the swing-set)
- Up to 4 organizations may post signs on any given day
- Each organization is limited to 2 weeks of signage per quarter which may be placed either concurrently or as separate placements within the same quarter
- HUB Lawn signs may need to be removed during any scheduled Lawn events. Please review the calendar of events for HUB Lawn on our reservation website.
- Staked signs must use stakes no thicker than 1/16th of an inch.
- Staked signs must not penetrate more than 5 inches into the ground
- Lawn signs must be a minimum of 1 foot away from the edge of the lawn
HUB Promotional Tables
The HUB provides 4 spaces on the HUB first floor and 2 on the HUB ground floor for groups to distribute literature or materials. Since the HUB Street is a reservable space, requests for HUB Information Tables are approved by HUB Event and Information Services and must be submitted via HUB Reservations website.
HUB Information Desk Literature Bins
The HUB Information Desk has 14 slots for distribution of literature or brochures as space allows. There is no cost for using the HUB Literature Bins.
Sandwich Boards & Pop-Up Banners
The HUB allows sandwich board and pop-up banner placement in the HUB on a case-by-case basis and only with prior approval. View services
Table Tents
The HUB has approximately 340 tables which can be used for Table Tent advertising. Table tents must meet certain requirements and requests must be submitted and approved. View services
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