Communication Channels

Whether you need help to promote an event, tell a story or create promotional materials, we can work with you to find different ways to share the information. Those include:

Community Bulletin

A bi-weekly digital newsletter that is sent as a mass email to students, faculty and staff.

Do you have a story idea or event to promote? Email Rachelle.Boudreau@smu.ca. Final content is due by end of day Monday during the week of publication.

Screenshot of a SMU community bulletin in an email


Mass Email

External Affairs sends messages to students, faculty and staff on behalf of the University. Please use the Communications project intake form to make a request.


Events Calendar

We can help you post an event for greater visibility on the SMU events calendar. Submit your event information with a write-up, registration link (if applicable), and an event image. Tag your event in our online system to reach your intended audiences. Please visit the page to see the online events calendar.

Submit your event

Sample calendar entries


SMU News

The SMU News platform is used to promote stories, announce key initiatives, celebrate our university community's accomplishments and highlight research breakthroughs. Please visit the campus news page to see how university stories can be featured. Connect with your faculty or department communications officer to discuss story ideas. 

A screenshot of the SMU News webpage

Social Media

Our team can help you share your information or announcement in a fun, informative way! Discuss content ideas for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok with our Social Media Officer, Sarah.Merriam@smu.ca. Connect with your faculty or department communications officer to share information on your departmental channels. See our Social Media Policy and view our active channels.

Screenshot of the SMU Halifax Instagram page


Campus Monitors

We can help promote events and news by displaying them on monitors located throughout campus buildings. Please use our Communications project intake form to make a request.


Maroon & White Magazine

A bi-annual digital magazine that celebrates the achievements of alumni and what’s happening at the university. Please view the Maroon & White Magazine to see how we can promote alumni. Email alumni@smu.ca with story ideas. 

A screenshot of the Alumni News section of the Maroon and White website


Alumni Newsletter

A monthly digital communications product that informs alumni what is happening at their alma mater and showcases alumni who are making waves in the community. Email alumni@smu.ca to subscribe or submit content. 


Town Halls

Saint Mary's frequently holds online town hall events hosted by the president and the senior leadership team for faculty and staff to keep them updated on university priorities and developments. Contact rachelle.boudreau@smu.ca for more information.