News, Announcements, Digital Signage

Please use this form to submit a request to share an announcement, news item, success story (i.e., published work, award, etc.), event, and so on. 

Areas where the College of Science can share your news available for distribution:

  • Science Connect Newsletter
  • Social Media
  • Email Announcement
  • Web Event Listing
  • TV Monitors 

What information is required for submission:

  • Title of event/service
  • Description 
  • Location, time, date information (if applicable)
  • Graphic/image
  • Web address, email or phone number for more information

If you have questions, please contact scicomm@fau.edu. Please allow one week for your request to be reviewed by staff and posted.

The below requirements must be met to place a graphic, news item, or event - Science Communications can assist with these requirements:

  • Graphic size requirements vary for TV screens, social, web, newsletters, and so on. Please consult with Science Communications, scicomm@fau.edu, prior to submission. 
  • Graphics must follow FAU Visual Standards and be approved by the Public Affairs Creative Service team - please consult with Science Communications, scicomm@fau.edu, for this requirement and assistance with graphics.
  • Language must adhere to the FAU Editorial Guidelines.

Submission timelines:

Please use the guide below to plan your submission. Timelines are dependent on receipt of all content provided. 

Publications Submission Deadline Distribution Day Distribution Frequency
Science
Connect 
Newsletter
Minimum of eight business
days prior to end of month
for publication in coming month's newsletter
First week of month Monthly
Social Media Minimum of five business days
prior to requested announcement date
Adjusted per the announcement/event Daily
Email 
Announcement
At minimum five business days before
announcement/event. Direct emails to the college are limited and may not be approved. 
Adjusted per the announement/event Varies
Web Event 
Listing
At minimum three business days Adjusted per the announcement/event Adjusted per the announcement/event

Digital Signage 

Science Communications can promote news, events, services, or announcements on TV screens in the college. All content is subject to review and approval for posting. 

When to submit materials What to submit How long can my signage be up
At minimum ten business days required
for desired posting start date.
  • Title of event/service
  • When and where
  • Web address, email or 
    phone number for more information
  • Graphic/image
Signage can be up for a maximum of one month