There are certain procedures organizations must go
through to advertise on campus, not exactly to protest but rather to state an
opinion or get a point across.
For example, there is sidewalk writing, hanging
signs on university buildings and setting up booths near the clock tower.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus has about
10,000 students with about 200 student organizations. Student groups advocate
their beliefs and opinions as well as their recruitment opportunities
throughout the year.
Frequently, UW-L is host to protestors from every
demographic. Commonly, protestors will appear with megaphones and large posters
to get student and passerby’s attention. Some will even hand-out informational
brochures or attempt to lure in sidewalk travelers with booths and stands.
These protestors are under Chancellor Joe Gow’s jurisdiction; he may make a
final decision regarding the educational relevance of the protestors and permission
to remain on campus.
There are registered bulletin boards scattered
throughout campus for any group, class or organization to post a flyer to
inform students of events and happenings as long as the postings do not violate
any guidelines and are approved by building directors. Registration is required
and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for booths and stands outside.
Nothing may be put into Residence hall mailboxes
without approval, and signs and posters being hung in the halls need Residence
Life or hall director approval as well.
There is digital signage available as well. There
are flat-screen monitors in several buildings on campus including Whitney
dining hall, Murphy Library and Centennial hall, among others. In 2013, over 20
monitors were added besides those already existing in Centennial hall.
Submission forms to post on these signs can be found at http://www.uwlax.edu/its/digital-signs/.
More information about the above resources can be
found at http://www2.uwlax.edu/University-Centers/Student-Organization-Resources/.
