Event Planning

SALP & Student Operated Services for Your Event Needs!

A variety of services supporting your student organization activities or events are provided by other students via SALP-recognized Student Operated Services and the SALP Marketing Team.  These services are funded by the Student Fee Committee, so when your organization uses their services, your student organization dollars are going back into the same pot of money as your OBC funding comes from.  Plus you're supporting students like you who are developing their professional and leadership skills while working in these service areas! 


SALP Design Services

SALP offers event and branding packages as well as customized services for free to student organizations.  Submit requests for design services via the graphic design services request form on PSU Connect.


Portland State Production Services

PSPS provides sound and lighting services to make your performance events sound and look highly professional.  Instead of paying to rent equipment, PSPS rates are hourly technician rates.  All equipment is free unless they have to rent it externally.   More information on their website.  Submit sound requests via the PSPS PSUCONNECT portal.


5th Avenue Cinema

Looking for an auditorium-style space for your event or hosting a movie?  The Cinema offers student organizations two large, low-cost auditoriums or they'll bring their popcorn maker to your event.  (WEEKENDS ONLY--Friday evening through Sunday.  Reservation requests outside of those times can be directed to Conferences & Events.)  More information on their website.  Submit sound requests via the 5th Avenue PSUCONNECT portal.

Online Events

Tools For Online Events

Use the hashtag #remoteviks when advertising online events so PSU students can easily find your event.

Remember to post your events at pdx.edu/connect 


Resources Compiled by SALP with Student Leaders in Mind

Tools

Virtual Games


Tools For Remote Meetings

For all group meetings we encourage you to meet online using the following accessible resources:

Tools


Ideas for How to Stay Connected with Group Members


Community Service Projects to Do While Socially Distancing


Managing Zoom Meetings


Creating Headshots at Home

Promotion

Advertising your student group or an event through multiple formats at PSU is a great way to get the word out about activities.  Check out the information below that includes postering locations and media support that is offered to student groups.


Digital Signage Screens

Screens in SMSU: To add your flyer to the digital screen next to Smith's Kitchen and Bowery Bagels on the 1st floor of SMSU, email your 1920x1080 JPEG or PNG file to iwallace@pdx.edu or asksalp@pdx.edu

Campus Rec Screens: Email RecAds@pdx.edu 


Newsletters


Online Calendars

CONNECT Calendar, PSU Event Calendar, and PSU Mobile App:

The calendar feature within your organization's CONNECT portal is a great first place to start advertising your event/program.  Organizations are strongly encouraged to post all of your meeting times and events on their CONNECT calendars.  To do so, follow these steps:

NOTE: SALP screens all PSU calendar event requests made by student groups.  Although an event is rarely denied for CONNECT portals, you might not be syndicated to the larger PSU calendar if it meets one or more of the following criteria:


Banners Inside Smith over Lobby Area

Student organizations can reserve space through the SALP front desk or by calling 503-725-4452.


Banner on Exterior of Smith Ballroom (Facing Park Blocks):

Handled by Campus Events and Student Union - email conferences@pdx.edu


Chalking and Posting on Campus Policies

Any chalking on surfaces around Portland State must be approved through an Art Installation Request: https://www.pdx.edu/museum-of-art/art-and-installation-requests 

All policies stated by Facilities and Planning must be followed: https://www.pdx.edu/facilities/resources 


Flyers Around Campus

Poster Locations


Flyers in Housing

Drop off up to 50 flyers at the University Housing and Residence Life Office (Broadway 210) and the student staff will put flyers up in residence hall floors. 


Glass Display Cases in Smith

Reserve your spot through the SALP Front Office, call (503) 725-4452 or email asksalp@pdx.edu.


KPSU

You can submit a Public Service Announcement for KPSU and they will read it for free on air.  Email manager@kpsu.org with your information.


You can also check out University Communications Tips to Effectively Promote your Campus Event.


Do You Need Graphic Design Help?

The Graphic Design Center (GDC) is a student-run design studio located in Smith Memorial Student Union: M112 . Office hours vary from term to term. 

Their design services are available to Portland State University student organizations and departments, as well as the general public for all aspects of design work. They create brochures, flyers, posters, advertisements, logos, and anything else you might need.

To submit a design request, please visit our Connect page

In your correspondence, be sure to tell them a bit about your event/program, specific colors you may like to have, etc. They typically respond within 2-3 business days to gather more information before starting on your project.  Your advisor/coordinator will approve the services via e-mail directly to the GDC (student groups must have an approved budget). No need to submit a Request to Spend Money Form (RTSM).