National Observances

Awareness Months, Appreciation Weeks & National Days

Internal departments and organizations wishing to feature their national organization or profession's awareness month, appreciation week or national day should submit the following information at least three-weeks prior to the celebration kick-off.

Standard Celebration Marketing Package #

First, complete the news submission form for your school. Nursing and Pharmacy can submit via the Health Sciences submission form. This will start the process of creating the following marketing collateral.

  • News announcement shared in internal Health Sciences Weekly and the respective school's weekly e-news, as well as submitted to Mountaineer E-news (faculty and staff) and U-NEWS (students), when applicable.
  • InfoStation graphic announcing the event.
  • Social media post announcing the event on the School's social channel(s).

Optional Additional Marketing Pieces #

  • Profiles - showcase a student, resident, fellow or faculty member's story during the celebration. School of Medicine users can complete the online profile form. For other schools, contact your communicator.
  • Instagram takeover - connect with your communicator to schedule a student or resident takeover during the celebration.