Open Expression Policy

Relevant Excerpt

"Organized Public Speech" shall mean the organized effort of two or more individuals or a group to convey a specific message(s) and shall not encompass general conversation between or among individuals or groups.

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Reservations for space in the Student Centers and outdoor space are made through the Office of Meetings and Conferences. Space should be reserved at least 48 hours in advance of the event. Failure to reserve space in accordance with this policy may result in denial of the use of the requested space. Scheduling is important to allow planning, coordination with other campus events, and community safety. As the event is being planned, as part of the reservation process, organizers must provide notice about their space needs and requests. ...

Time –Open expression activities in outdoor locations may only occur between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Indoor open expression activities are limited to the Student Centers subject to the normal schedule (days/hours of operation) for each location. Student Center building schedules are posted in the Student Centers and are available upon request from the building director. ...

Place – Open expression activities, including those that include the distribution of visual communications, may be scheduled in the following locations:
a)  Outdoor locations, including, but not limited to, the Lecture Center Plaza, University Hall Plaza, Harrison Field, and Student Center West Plaza.
b)  Student Center East - In the first-floor concourse just to the west of the north bookstore entrance doors. Areas in front of the entrance/exit doors and at the base and top of the first to second floor escalator/stairs are to remain clear.
c)  Student Center West - In the first-floor lobby except in areas in front of entrance/exit doors, the bookstore, or the coffee shop.