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While formal branding like the college logo isn\u2019t required on social media, we do have templates to retain a consistent look and feel. When representing Macalester on social media, use the following requirements if you plan to adhere to the Macalester brand:<\/p>\n \t <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Use our full name, Macalester, in your social media title. \r\n\r\n\u201cMac\u201d is acceptable in tight spaces but \u201cScots\u201d is not.\u00a0\r\n\r\nPick an image with a centered or center-left focus.\r\n\r\nKeep it simple and graphical, with no added text.<\/p>\n\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Use any of these templates to help make your social media channel say “Macalester.” You’ll need a canva account to access these templates, which is free.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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