What is the Daily Digest?
The Daily Digest is Bryn Mawr College’s daily e-newsletter sent out to all of campus, listing important information in regards to upcoming or day-of Announcements and Events. The Daily Digest arrives by email just after midnight each weekday during the academic year.
Why are we doing this?
The goals of the Daily Digest are:
- To decrease the quantity of mass emails each person receives in their inbox
- To increase visibility and awareness of campus happenings by encouraging email readership by having everything in one place
What is the Daily Digest used for?
Please see the table below for examples. This is not a comprehensive list, but should be used as a guide.
| Daily Digest | Listserv |
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Retirement Announcements |
Events cancelled on the day of |
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Lectures, Colloquia, Symposium, Conversations, Round Tables, Talks, Forums, Panels, Reading Series, Workshops, Conferences |
Important information from Human Resources regarding benefits, enrollment deadlines or changes in policy |
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Athletics, Cyle-a-thon, Fitness Center and Schedule Announcements |
Pop Ups day of, as they are intended to be last minute |
|
Bookshop hours, book signings, store sales, Dining Hall closures |
Notices that eMarket is down or other systems |
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Fundraisers, Collection drives |
Occasional notices from President Cassidy if appropriate to send via list serv |
|
Study session, Info session |
International Travel Insurance |
| Receptions |
Registration Deadlines |
|
Concerts, Plays, Performances |
Receptions Day of (Retirement) |
|
Admitted Student Event |
Deadline Reminders |
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Coffee Hour in advance |
Room Draw Updates |
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Campus Visits |
Self-Scheduled Exam Proctor Sign-Ups |
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Interfaith Events |
New Courses |
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Senior Presentations |
End of Semester Important Info |
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Film Screenings |
Outlook 365 Information from IT |
| Haverford, Tri-Co events/announcements |
FedEx Schedule changes |
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Flu Shots, Blood Drive, Stress Busters |
Bionic Registration Instructions, Fall/Spring Registration |
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Craft Events |
LILAC/Study Abroad Events |
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Raffle, Ticket Give-Away, Competitions |
Scholarship/Fellowship info sessions |
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Holiday Parties, Fairs |
Surveys from the Office of Institutional Research |
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Election Day info |
Transportation Schedule Changes |
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Recognition Awards |
Class specific information: for example, Senior Only Graduation and Commencement information (caps, gowns, formal invitations, photos) Final Exam info, Senior Week Information |
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Themed Weeks (ex Self-Care week)/ Days (Random Act of Kindness Day) |
Garden Party Information |
Some special circumstances may require both a general announcement via the Daily Digest, as well as a more targeted listserv email. Here are some examples:
- Faculty candidate talks
- Campus housing during breaks
- General Commencement announcements (time, date, place)
- Community Day of Learning information
How can I submit my Event or Announcement to the Daily Digest?
The Daily Digest is made up of a compilation of Events and Announcements submitted by members of the Bryn Mawr College community. Anyone can submit a request for consideration. An Announcement or Event will only appear in the Daily Digest if a request is submitted by 2 p.m. the day before the Event and/or any requested advertisement dates.
Note: the Daily Digest is sent daily during the academic year, but is not sent during the summer months.
How many times can I submit an Event or Announcement?
Each Announcement may be promoted on up to two dates, and each Event will be promoted on the day of the event, with the option to select two additional dates.
How are the Daily Digest and the Events calendar on brynmawr.edu related?
Events that are submitted to the Daily Digest also appear as part of the brynmawr.edu Events calendar.
Both Events and Announcements can be syndicated to sections and pages on brynmawr.edu. To learn more, visit the following resource pages: