Publicity Center
The Publicity Center is a design and media service center for WWU student clubs, groups, and organizations.
We specialize in graphic design, digital signage, large-format printing, and poster and banner distribution to help student groups effectively share their messages on campus.
Printer Status
The Publicity Center's printer is currently: OFFLINE
While the printer is offline we're unable to print in-house stickers or banners. We are still able to order stickers and banners via third party, but this does increase the production timeline (3-4 weeks).
PC Request Timeline
The timeline of your project is dependent on the services you request.
- Anything the PC designs will require at least four weeks.
- If you already have your design, posters/banners/handbills/kiosks/square stickers/brochures will take about a week to produce.
- Merchandise (shirts, hoodies, bandanas, sweats, circle stickers, etc.) will take an additional 2 weeks to produce
The earlier you can submit Publicity Center requests, the better. Merchandise, and larger campaigns with multiple rounds of edits require more time.
An example timeline for a poster:
Week 1: Meeting with assigned designer and initial sketch
Week 2: 1st draft and client feedback (subsequent meetings may be scheduled)
Week 3 & 4: 2nd and final drafts
Week 5: Final edits, final proof, printing, and distribution
Printing and distribution are not instant. Be sure to set your final deadline two weeks before an event for adequate exposure. Additional edits in weeks three and four will limit the amount of marketing exposure.
Creating your own design?
Work in Progress: Currently updating guideline practices for WWU student clubs, groups, and organizations.
Pricing for offices and clubs
Costs from Copy Services are approximate
Printing Prices
Costs from Copy Services are approximate
30x Posters – $16.00 approximately
400x Handbills – $45.00 approximately
300x Brochure - $170.00 approximately
300x color table tents* – $90.00 approximately
Standard Banner* – $48
Specialty Banner* - $6/foot
Kiosk* - $22
Square Stickers - $16/foot (approx. 52 2x2 stickers)
Circle Stickers - variable depending on vendor/color/design/etc.
Print and Stick for Wall - $16/foot
Sandwich Boards - approximately $13 (if using paper, $16 if using vinyl)
VIP/Press passes (laminated with lanyard punch) $2.20 each
Buttons - approximately $30 for 100 1x1 buttons
For a full list of large format media pricing see here.
Table tents and banners require reservations. For table tents, visit University Residences, in person, in EH109. For banners and kiosks, visit VU Reservations in VU536, or request a reservation online.
Poster Distribution and Banner Distribution
Posters
The Publicity Center reviews and approves all posters for compliance with the Standards and Policy, and distributes postings across campus for University groups, departments, and nonprofit organizations. We recommend emailing us your design to ensure it meets all required standards before printing.
We typically take up to 45 posters. 10-20 are put up in glass cases around campus. University Housing takes 26 posters for a small spread, 48 for a medium spread, and 117 posters for a large spread. We are also able to distribute 10 posters downtown, if desired. If we are printing your design and you would like extra posters for personal use, you must include the specific amount in your request. We will recycle extra posters that we are given unless told otherwise.
Additionally, please clearly communicate if you would like your posters back after they have been taken down. Unless a client has communicated they would like them returned, all old posters are recycled.
Find a complete list of posting type, locations, and standards here.
The PC values sustainability in our purchasing decisions, office practices, and encourage you to get to campus sustainably. Ride a bike, walk, or take the bus! You can find the WTA bus schedule here.
Banners
Both interior and exterior banners require advance reservations! See link above for VU Reservations.
Exterior banners measure 8'x3' and are hung in specific locations on building walls around campus. All locations are landscape oriented with the exception of "Bond Hall vertical" which is portrait oriented (3' x 8'). Exterior banners must be event related and are allowed to stay up for no more than two weeks. Multiple banners for a single event are generally not allowed due to space constraints. Exterior banners are hung by Publicity Center staff on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Viking Union mezzanine banners are portrait oriented banners hung from the 7th floor mezzanine railing. These are for general AS office promotion only and may not be used for event advertising. They are hung by Publicity Center staff, and may stay up for no more than one academic quarter.
For exceptions to these rules, contact the VU Reservationist and/or the Publicity Center Manager.
Digital Signage
Post your digital media on the screens in the Viking Union and around campus.
Check Out Our Services
Design
Get your ideas brought to life by our talented team of designers
Photo / Video
Get media coverage of your event by our photo and video team
Communications
Get communications distribution support from our communications coordinator
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