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.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Robert Sevier's Presentation at "Making Our Case"
For those of you who wish to revisit Robert Sevier's breakout session on "Developing an Experience Marketing Strategy," please download this attachment.
2011 - Experience Marketing - Final SG.pdf
2011 - Experience Marketing - Final SG.pdf
Friday, June 3, 2011
2011 Maroon & Gold Awards Recipients
Maroon & Gold awards are presented annually to UMCF members whose work
best embodies the University's core values: excellence,
innovation, integrity, diversity, academic freedom, collaboration,
sharing of knowledge, accountability, stewardship, and
service.
best embodies the University's core values: excellence,
innovation, integrity, diversity, academic freedom, collaboration,
sharing of knowledge, accountability, stewardship, and
service.
Congratulations to the 2011 winners, listed below!
CATEGORY: WRITING
- GOLD
Rebuilding Faces, Rebuilding Lives: Reconstructive Surgeons Give People Another Chance For a Normal Life
Minnesota Medical Foundation - MAROON - Short Feature
Alumni Spotlight: Janis Amatuzio M.D.-Adding Compassion to Forensic Pathology
Minnesota Medical Foundation - MAROON - Long FeatureSecond Hand: Art That Speaks to Our Relationship to StuffInstitute on the Environment
- MAROON - Instructional
Extension Website Governance Guidelines
Extension Center for Food, Agriculture & Natural Resource Sciences - MAROON - Script
About University of Minnesota Extension presentation slides
Extension Center for Food, Agriculture & Natural Resource Sciences
CATEGORY: MULTIMEDIA
- GOLD
Promise of the Prairie Documentary
Morris University Relations - MAROON - Website
Student Unions & Activities Website Redesign
Student Unions & Activities - MAROON - Video/DVD
Water for Mulobere
Institute on the Environment - MAROON - Coordinated Social Media
Institute on the Environment
Facebook, Blog, Twitter, YouTube
CATEGORY: PRINT
- GOLD
Momentum Magazine, Summer 2010
Institute on the Environment - MAROON - Multi Sheet
Enhancing Minnesota
College of Food, Agriculture & Natural Resource Sciences - MAROON - Single Sheet
Spring Events Calendar
Student Unions & Activities - MAROON - Card
Kerlan Award Postcard
University Libraries - MAROON - Specialty
University of Minnesota, Morris Vision for Sustainability
Morris University Relations - MAROON - Magazine
Reach Magazine, Spring 2010
College of Liberal Arts Media & Public Relations
CATEGORY: CAMPAIGN
- GOLD
Discovery Showcase
Minnesota Medical Foundation - MAROON - Informational
25 Years of MnTAP Success
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program - MAROON - Promotional
Andersen Horticultural Library Promotional Campaign
University Libraries
CATEGORY: GREEN
- EFANS Connects: A Quarterly Webinar For Employees
Extension Center for Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences
CATEGORY: MARGO
- Extension Program Website Pilot Project
Extension Center for Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences
CATEGORY: MIKE
- Andersen Horticultural Library Promotional Campaign
University Libraries
Friday, May 27, 2011
Volunteer at UROC in North Minneapolis. They need your help.
Not sure if you've been following it, but there's a big effort going on among U of M staffers to help out North Minneapolis in the wake of the tornado. Much of the word has been driven by social media. Find out more on the Brief Facebook page. Here are a few of the most recent updates, viewable in the notes section of Facebook:
May 27 update, 10 a.m.:
Over 100 volunteers again at UROC this a.m.
--City-led long-term recovery committee met at UROC this morning: 45-50 city/county officials and community leaders in attendance (including UROC exec director Heidi Lasley Barajas)
--Outreach team now on the ground on the North Side; Senior VP Jones and Dr. Barajas part of the group.
--One outreach shift tomorrow, May 28 (Saturday)--9 a.m.-1 p.m. Volunteers needed. No van from campus.
--UROC will continue to be involved in tornado recovery efforts next week in a variety of ways. No on-the-ground outreach is planned out of UROC, but UROC staff will refer volunteers wherever they might be needed on the North Side.
May 26, noon update: Reports are coming in that volunteers are running out of food to meet community needs on the north side. Teams are coming across homes and apartment buildings where cupboards are empty and refrigerators full of spoiled food.
Nonperishable food can be dropped off at the UROC building, 2001 Plymouth.
May 27 update, 10 a.m.:
Over 100 volunteers again at UROC this a.m.
--City-led long-term recovery committee met at UROC this morning: 45-50 city/county officials and community leaders in attendance (including UROC exec director Heidi Lasley Barajas)
--Outreach team now on the ground on the North Side; Senior VP Jones and Dr. Barajas part of the group.
--One outreach shift tomorrow, May 28 (Saturday)--9 a.m.-1 p.m. Volunteers needed. No van from campus.
--UROC will continue to be involved in tornado recovery efforts next week in a variety of ways. No on-the-ground outreach is planned out of UROC, but UROC staff will refer volunteers wherever they might be needed on the North Side.
May 26, noon update: Reports are coming in that volunteers are running out of food to meet community needs on the north side. Teams are coming across homes and apartment buildings where cupboards are empty and refrigerators full of spoiled food.
Nonperishable food can be dropped off at the UROC building, 2001 Plymouth.
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