Brushaber Commons Table Request

Who can request a Commons promo table?

The primary purpose of the commons table is for advertising. They are available to Bethel employees, Bethel students, and off-campus groups who desire to advertise to the Bethel community M-F 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. If your purpose for advertising does not fall under the “ministry, employer, non-profit” umbrella, you are required to pay a usage fee of $50/day per table reservation. This requirement includes students selling products for personal gain and also political candidates looking to campaign on-campus. Checks should be written to 'Bethel University' and received by the Office of Conference and Event Services before the display table request is approved.

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How do I request the use of a promo table?

• Bethel employees can request a promo table through virtual EMS on MyBethel (Tools and Resources tab > Room and Resource Scheduling (EMS). If you have not used this program before, you may want to contact Brian Metcalf to learn when the next training session will occur (brian-metcalf@bethel.edu; 651.638.6107).
• Bethel students can request a display table through the Underground Student Workers (underground@bethel.edu 651.638.6113).
• If you are an employer, you can request a table by emailing career-development@bethel.edu

What should I know before I decide to advertise using a promo table?

      **The purpose of Commons Table is for advertisement.

1. The limit is one table per presentation for up to three days.
2. When reserved, these four tables are located along the brick wall in the courtyard area of Brushaber Commons.
3. Table reservations are available beginning the first day of classes in the fall and ending the last day of classes in the spring. Tables are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of online request.
4. Playing music is allowed at a reserved Commons table, but there are some guidelines. In preparation for your presentation, consider that there may be up to three other presenters at nearby tables. Please plan to consult with the other presenters on an acceptable volume. If there are no other presenters, please consult with the Office of Student Life front desk on an acceptable volume. When choosing your music selections, consider the Bethel community and choose appropriate music. If you'd like to discuss your music selections and their appropriateness for the Bethel community, consult your advisor and/or sponsoring department.
5. We are a latex-free campus. No latex is allowed on Bethel's premises.
6. Representatives are not permitted to solicit or move table to table throughout the Brushaber Commons - they must be at their assigned table at all times.
7. No food/snacks can be brought in unless prior approval is obtained. To obtain approval, email catering@bethel.edu. 
8. If you are desiring to raise money for a project, please follow our fundraising guidelines.
9. All flyers must remain at your designated table. No distributing them throughout campus.

Any questions about these guidelines should be directed to Conference and Event Services (conference-event@bethel.edu).