Blackboard Ultra (Faculty) - Calendar: Create, Edit, or Delete an Event on the Course Calendar
This article describes how to create, edit, and delete events on the Blackboard Ultra course calendar.
Creating an Event
To create an event on the course calendar:
- 1. In your Blackboard Ultra course, navigate to the calendar in the course navigation menu.

- Click the plus sign (+) icon in the upper-right corner of the calendar and select "Add Event."

- Enter the event details:
Event Title: Edit the title at the top where it says "New Event" to a name of your choosing.
Date and Time: Select the date and time for the event using the calendar and time pickers.
Description: (Optional) Enter a description of the event.
Location: (Optional) Enter the location of the event.
All Day: (Optional) Check this box if the event lasts the entire day.
Repeat: (Optional) Check this box if the event repeats and set the recurrence pattern. - Click Save.
Editing an Event
To edit an existing event on the course calendar:
- Click on the event you want to edit, and the event will open.
- Make the necessary changes to the event details (title, date & time, location, or description).
- Click Save.
Deleting an Event
To delete an event from the course calendar:
- Click on the event you want to delete.
- Click the Delete icon (trash can icon) next to the event title.
- Confirm the deletion by clicking Delete in the confirmation dialog.
Need Additional Support?
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the ITS Help Desk:
- Call: (618) 650-5500
- Email: help@siue.edu
- Visit: Lovejoy Library Room 0005 during regular business hours.
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