During Amy Phenix's talk at our September 15 program, she asked the audience if they felt they were generalists or specialists. The majority raised their hand for generalist.
Amy then went on to suggest that future reorganizing of communications at the U may favor specialists. It remains to be seen where this all will go, but in the meantime, let's ask the question again of our blog readers.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Wanted: Guest bloggers
Welcome to another academic year and the re-ignition of the Comm Forum blog. It has been a shotgun start for many of us, and with a new president, and soon, a new provost, a time of certain change. That means all kinds of things are going to be happening--shiny, new, and otherwise--and we want to hear about them from you.
So first, an invitation: We're looking for guest bloggers. Whether you have some expertise to share or creativity in any of its manifestations, we want to hear from you. Commit to as few as one post. Contact overland@umn.edu and we'll work out the details.
Second, how the blog will proceed: This year, the Forum board will do our best to post on Wednesdays and Fridays, primarily in three categories (and again--we need your help): polls and queries, member profiles, and link round-ups. Send suggestions of people to profile, questions you're curious about, and links to resources you've found valuable, as well as communication success stories from around the U.
We want to recognize good people, good work, and share proven ways to help everyone raise their game to the next level.
The Forum blog is a volunteer effort, and we've had successes in the past both informational and entertaining, like how the condemnation of new technologies (social media) is nothing new, a poll on how Forum members get to work, where we were before the U, and a philosophical meandering that posits there is too much "me" in social media, concluding with the words of Neil Diamond. Plus, humorous 404 pages.
Enjoy, and please keep the ideas coming.
--Adam Overland,
CF blog editor (Fall 2010-present)
So first, an invitation: We're looking for guest bloggers. Whether you have some expertise to share or creativity in any of its manifestations, we want to hear from you. Commit to as few as one post. Contact overland@umn.edu and we'll work out the details.
Second, how the blog will proceed: This year, the Forum board will do our best to post on Wednesdays and Fridays, primarily in three categories (and again--we need your help): polls and queries, member profiles, and link round-ups. Send suggestions of people to profile, questions you're curious about, and links to resources you've found valuable, as well as communication success stories from around the U.
We want to recognize good people, good work, and share proven ways to help everyone raise their game to the next level.
The Forum blog is a volunteer effort, and we've had successes in the past both informational and entertaining, like how the condemnation of new technologies (social media) is nothing new, a poll on how Forum members get to work, where we were before the U, and a philosophical meandering that posits there is too much "me" in social media, concluding with the words of Neil Diamond. Plus, humorous 404 pages.
Enjoy, and please keep the ideas coming.
--Adam Overland,
CF blog editor (Fall 2010-present)
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Save the Date: 2012 UMCF Annual Conference
When: Thursday, July 26, 2012, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: St. Paul Continuing Education and Conference Center
An official save the date will be emailed to all members during fall 2011.
Registration will open early 2012. RSVP on Facebook to view ongoing updates about the conference.
Where: St. Paul Continuing Education and Conference Center
An official save the date will be emailed to all members during fall 2011.
Registration will open early 2012. RSVP on Facebook to view ongoing updates about the conference.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Expert Insight Event: Amy Phenix on Thurs., Sept. 15!
Amy Phenix, President Kaler's new chief of
staff, and Diana Harvey, our new chief communications officer, will be
speaking to the Communicators Forum on Thursday, September 15 at 3pm in
STSS
230. Amy's topic will be "Communications as Strategic Partner: Best
Practices." The program will begin promptly at 3 with an opportunity
for socializing afterward. Light appetizers will be from Kafe 421. Please register for this program on the UMCF website.
This program and all other Expert Insight events will be available by UMConnect.
staff, and Diana Harvey, our new chief communications officer, will be
speaking to the Communicators Forum on Thursday, September 15 at 3pm in
STSS
230. Amy's topic will be "Communications as Strategic Partner: Best
Practices." The program will begin promptly at 3 with an opportunity
for socializing afterward. Light appetizers will be from Kafe 421. Please register for this program on the UMCF website.
This program and all other Expert Insight events will be available by UMConnect.
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