Frequently asked questions about Indiana State Today and University Announcements
University Communication coordinates Indiana State Today (IST), the official Indiana State University newsletter which is sent to the campus community and external subscribers. During the fall and spring semesters IST is sent on Tuesdays and Thursdays and on Thursdays only during the summer. The only exceptions are when those days land on an holiday in which the university is closed. On those occasions, IST will be published the day before.
If your question is not answered in the FAQ, contact University Communication at ISU-UniversityCommun@indstate.edu.
How do I subscribe to Indiana State Today?
All current university faculty, staff, and students should automatically receive Indiana State Today. The lists are pulled from Banner. If you are not receiving the newsletter, please let University Communication know.
Others wishing to subscribe to Indiana State Today may do so by sending an email to listserv@listserv.indstate.edu with only the words subscribe ISU-COMMUNITY-L in the body of the message. Email signatures or attached vcards will prohibit the subscription process. No subject line needed.
Then, you will receive an email with a link to finalize your subscription. Click that link, and you should be sent one more email verifying your subscription to Indiana State Today.
What if I subscribed, but I'm not still not receiving Indiana State Today?
Please check your junk inbox. Also, please ensure that ISU-UniversityCommun@indstate.edu is listed in your email program’s "Safe Senders" list.
How do I "unsubscribe" from the Indiana State Today?
University faculty, staff, and students cannot unsubscribe from Indiana State Today. Friends of the university wishing to unsubscribe to Indiana State Today may do so by sending an email to: listserv@listserv.indstate.edu with only the words unsubscribe ISU-COMMUNITY-L in the body of the message. You will, then, receive an email with a link to finalize your request to unsubscribe. Click the link, and you should be sent one more email verifying you have unsubscribed from the newsletters.
Note: The body of your email should only contain the phrase unsubscribe ISU-COMMUNITY-L and nothing more. Email signatures or attached vcards will prohibit the unsubscribe process.
How can I submit an announcement?
Complete the submission form with the required information. Announcements must be submitted at least three (3) work days (M-F) before the requested start date. You cannot submit an announcement and expect it to be published the same day. Please plan accordingly.
How should I compile my announcement?
Keep items brief and stick to the important points of who, what, when, where, how, and why (when appropriate). If additional information is needed beyond the summary, additional information should be posted online by the group submitting the message with a link to the additional information. Only PDF and image-file (PNG or JPG) formats can be uploaded.
What events can be publicized in my announcement?
Entries must have a direct relationship with the university and be of interest to faculty, staff, and students. Commercial advertisements for for-profit entities are not permitted. Notices of non-profit fundraising activities and events must have a general university connection such as an Indiana State team being formed for Race for the Cure, etc.
In addition, the use of targeted email announcements sent through the MyISU will be limited to student groups and subgroups of the employee group. Individual messages for workshops, events, and other announcements for faculty and staff should be submitted for the newsletter.
How long will my announcement be published?
Your announcement will be published on the Today's Announcements website on your chosen start date. The final day of publication is the end date. On the day after the end date, your announcement will be removed.
Can I request that my announcement run as a Special Announcement?
Generally speaking, no. Special Announcements are used to communicate an urgent or emergency situation and/or to inform the campus community about news or events with significant university impact.
If you have any other questions not answered on this page, please contact University Communication at (812) 237-8764 or ISU-UniversityCommun@indstate.edu.
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