Cascade Training

Event Calendar

Overview

The Event Calendar allows departments, student organizations, and campus programs to publicize upcoming activities/workshops on the university website. Listing an event ensures it appears on the events feed, and makes it easier for your audience to find information regarding the event.

Add Your Event to the Event Calendar

  1. Go to Cascade > . Navigate to the folder of the month that the event is taking place in.
  2. Click on "Add Content" and choose "Event Detail".
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  3. Event Identity
    • Title: This is the official name of the event and the page. This will appear in browser tabs and as the main blue link in Google search results.
    • Description (SEO Description): A short summary (1-2 sentences). This is the text displayed below the title in search results.
    • Breadcrumbs: Displays the navigation path at the top of the page (e.g. Events > Events 2026 > Name of Event)
  4. Event Detail
    • Impact Banner: A large image to be displayed at the top of the page
    • Event Impact Image: An image to be displayed inside the event description area
    • Event Start / End Times: Add the specific date and time of the event
  5. Event Classification
    • Event Category: Select the primary type of the event. You can only select one.
    • Owning Department: Select the department(s) responsible for the event. You can select multiple if it is a collaboration.
    • Audience: Who is invited? You can select multiple options (e.g. Faculty and Staff)
  6.  Event Location & Directions
    • Location Type: Choose On Campus, Virtual, or Both
    • Location (In-person): The address or the room number
    • Google Map URL: Paste the link from Google Maps so users can get GPS directions
    • Virtual Platforms: Name of the software (e.g. Zoom, MS Teams)
    • Virtual Link: Clickable URL to join the meeting
    • Virtual Access Instructions: Add additional instructions that the guests would need
    • Cost: If the event has a cost, display the amount it would cost
    • Registration Required?: If Yes, add the URL to the registration form
    • Organizer Name / Email: Contact information of the event coordinator
  7. Select Check Content & Submit to add changes to your site.
  8. When you're ready to go live, the last step is to Publish the Changes.