For Your Information

* Use available materials to save time and effort. *

Even though preparation for hometown news releases is important, make use of any shortcuts you can find so you don't have to invest a huge amount of time. Scholarship applications often have the description of the award. Make a copy and send it to Public Affairs. A copy of the banquet invitation will provide the who, what, when and where about your event. Don't do extra work, just send us a copy of material you have already prepared.

* We're working on it. *

We make every effort to process releases in a timely manner, but when many awards are announced within a short time period, we have to prepare releases in the order we receive the information. Each set of awards received is logged into a schedule by the Public Affairs writer assigned to your department's beat. Feel free to call and develop a working relationship with your writer to make publicising events, students, and your department effective and enjoyable.