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Idaho Commons

The Idaho Commons
875 Line Street
Moscow, Idaho 83844
Phone: (208) 885-CMNS
Fax: (208) 885-(2667)

email: info@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Dr.
MS 2540 
83844-2540
Hours

Commons Hours

Monday-Thursday:
7am-Midnight
Friday*: 7 am-8pm
Saturday*: 9am-8pm
Sunday: 10am-Midnight

May be open later for after-hours events scheduled in advance.
See Holiday Hours

Student Union

Student Union
709 Deakin Avenue
Moscow, Idaho 83844
Phone: (208) 885-INFO
(208) 885-4636 

email: info@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Dr.
MS 4251  Moscow,
ID,  83844-5251.

SUB Hours

Monday-Thursday:
7am-Midnight
Friday*: 7 am-8pm
Saturday*: 9am-8pm
Sunday: 10am-Midnight

May be open later for after-hours events scheduled in advance.
See Holiday Hours

Flatscreen Display in the Food Court

Examples & Instructions

What program should I use to create a slide announcement? ▼

All of these programs allow you to create a .jpg or .png file:

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Microsoft Paint (Windows XP version)
  • Micro Photo Editor
  • Macromedia Freehand
  • Macromedia Fireworks
  • PowerPoint

An easy way to make slides is to change the size of a PowerPoint slide to 888 pixels wide by 580 pixels tall (11.84 inches x 7.73 inches). and then save it as a .jpg,


Image showing how to use the Save and Save As Buttons

Image Showing how to save a Powerpoint file as a JPEG

What content do I need to make a slide? ▼

You will need content and an image or a background for your slide.

Content Suggestions:

  • Who is the event/activity or announcement for?
  • What is the event/activity or announcement?
  • When does the event/activity take place?
  • What is the cost?
  • Where does the event/activity take place?

When should I submit my flatscreen slide? ▼

  • Flat screen slide requests must be received by designated personnel one week prior to requested run date.
  • Slides may run for a maximum of two weeks or be submitted for renewal.
  • If renewed, slides that required a set-up fee will be charged a $30.00 renewal fee at that time.
  • All submissions must be accompanied by a clear start and end date.

Submit your Slide Online

How do I pay for a flatscreen slide? ▼

  • If you are using a UI Budget submit it when you submit your slide using the Flatscreen Slide Submit Form
  • If paying with Cash or Credit card, you should still submit your slide using the online form, then email ISCU-Display for payment forms.
  • All advertising must be paid in advance using UI budget numbers (if established), cash or credit card.
  • Cancellations must be expressed in written format and will result in forfeiture of set-up fee.

Here is an example of a display screen advertisement: ▼

Example of a flatscreen layout for the Borah Symposium

Here is another example of a flat screen advertisement ▼

Example of a flatscreen layout for the Borah Symposium

What size should a display screen slide be? ▼

  • All advertisements must be 888 pixels wide by 580 pixels tall ( 11.84 inches x 7.73 inches).
  • All advertisements must be formatted as a .jpg or .png file.

An easy way to make slides is to change the size of a PowerPoint slide to 888 pixels wide by 580 pixels tall (11.84 inches x 7.73 inches). and then save it as a .jpg


Image showing how to change the size of a powerpoint slide

What if I have questions? ▼

Please e-mail questions to icsu-display@uidaho.edu