18.2.3 General Postings

Only the University may erect permanent signs and other displays in the Law School building, which must be approved by the Dean of the Law School or the Dean’s designee, the Building Manager.  Others may only display "postings,” which are temporary signs.  Only registered student organizations, students, and employees of the University may display postings, and only postings regarding a University-related event, organization, or service are permitted.

The Law School has limited space for postings. Postings should be of the minimum size necessary to effectively serve their intended purposes, and no larger than 8.5” x 11”. The quantity of postings are limited and the approved locations for postings are as follows:

• One posting per bulletin board that is not designated for exclusive departmental or organization use; and
• One posting in one plastic sign holder on one of the columns in the atrium.

Postings may only be affixed to the above-listed approved locations. Postings may not be taped or otherwise affixed to painted or wooden surfaces, doors, door frames, glass, or to any other place not included in the above list. Postings must be placed so as not to obstruct other postings.

Postings must include: 

• The name of the sponsoring registered student organization, University department, or individual; and
• If for a University-related event, the date(s) of the event they advertise (avoid using relative terms such as “today” or “tomorrow”); or
• If not for a University-related event, a clearly visible “date-to-remove,” which must be less than one month from the date the sign is posted, somewhere on the front of the sign. 

The individual who posts a sign is responsible for removing the sign immediately after the event date or the indicated date-to-remove has passed.

The Law School will remove and discard:

• Any postings exceeding the maximum size or quantity allowed;
• Any postings in unapproved locations;
• Any postings where the advertised event date has passed, the date-to-remove has passed, or no date information is visible;
• Any paper, flyer, or other document that does not advertise a University-related event, organization, or service; and
• Any paper, flyer, or other document that does not otherwise comply with this policy.

Students are advised that removing, discarding, destroying, defacing, covering up, or otherwise tampering with postings may be considered non-academic misconduct.

Registered student organizations that wish to post in other locations on campus should review the Student Organization Resource & Policy Guide for Posting, Chalking, and Leafleting.

This policy does not restrict the ability of UW-Madison or the Law School to post any signs, papers, flyers, or other documents at any time and for an indefinite period. UW-Madison or Law School postings may be removed only at the discretion of UW-Madison or the Law School.

18.2.4 Alternative to Sign Posting

Organizations are encouraged to use the Law School's website as an alternative to sign posting to advertise their events and services. Items may be submitted using the faculty & staff news submission form or the student news submission form. You will need to log in using your NetId.

Organizations can also ask the Student Bar Association to include a message about an event or service in the SBA Announcements, which are emailed to the student body on Mondays and Thursdays. The deadline to submit an item for the Announcements is 7 a.m. on the day when the organization would like the message included in the Announcements.