Event Localist User Guide

The Bentley University Event Localist page serves as a dynamic central hub for all university events and announcements, replacing the static PDF calendar with a modern, customizable system. The localist allows channel managers and administrators to promote hundreds of university-wide and departmental events seamlessly, integrating them directly into students' calendars. This streamlined approach enhances engagement and increases event attendance by making it easier than ever for students and faculty to stay informed and involved.

Events localist home page

Events

The new Bentley Localist allows users and editors to view and save university-wide and departmental events. Events are displayed in order of occurrence and provide details such as the date, time, and location, along with the option to add them to personal device calendars. Each event must include a related image with alternative text for accessibility purposes. Images must be smaller than 10MB and be a minimum of 940px by 557px.

Announcements

MyBentley landing page now includes an announcement tool that allows all Bentley community members to submit announcements—such as app launches, system updates, or relocations. Announcements can be filtered by audience (faculty, students, or both) and are also visible directly on Bentley Event Localist.

Announcements component on MyBentley

Submitting Events and Announcements: A Quick Video Guide

General users are able to submit requests to upload both events and announcements. All general user submissions must then be approved by channel managers. Upon approval or rejection of an event, users will recieve an email notification. 

Events

Announcements

Channel Managers

Channel managers can submit and feature department-specific event and announcement uploads, with full control over dates, details, imagery, etc on their respective channels. 

Events

Announcements

Create a Localist Channel

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