Event

Creating an event

All official Indiana University departments, schools, and programs are encouraged to use the LiveWhale events calendar. Learn more about the Events Calendar.

Events on the Events Calendar can be published on your site using the feed chunk in the WCMS. If you still wish to create an Event page using the WCMS, follow the instructions below.

Use the Event page to create an event.

View an example of an event page

Step 1

Go to Add Content and select Event.

add content and event selection

Step 2

Enter the Page Name and Placement Folder. The Page Name should be lowercase and may contain hyphens instead of spaces.

event page name field

event placement folder field

Step 3

Enter page details such as Display Name and Description in the same manner as with the Standard Page type.

display name and description fields

Step 4

Expand to Event Details > Image and add an event image. Ensure that the square image has been uploaded to the WCMS prior to this step.

event details event image field

Step 5

Under Details, enter the Title, Start Date and Time and End Date and Time.

event details title, start date and end date

Step 6

Under Location, enter the following as applicable:

Building and Room Number
Address
City
State
ZIP Code

event location fields

Step 7

Add a Teaser for the event if desired. The teaser will appear on the listing index page.

event teaser field

Step 8

Build the page using sections and chunks similar to the Standard Page type.

Step 9

When complete Save & Preview to view your draft. For the page to appear in the folder tree, select Submit. Publish the page.