My Favorite UMCF Program

The UMCF Programs Committee has put together a list of some of their favorite programs in recent years. Do you have a favorite program? Join the discussion!

Cullean Colby, Associate Administrator, Carlson IT
department
My favorite program was last year's "Beginner's Circle: Videography 101". Michael Teachout, the Carlson Instructional Media Coordinator, created a presentation based on the questions
and topics gathered from attendees via a participant survey. The event topics
were perfectly catered to those who attended! We discussed camera options,
general planning for a video shoot, necessary video software, and University
resources. Most of the attendees were able to stay for lunch where we
continued the conversation with more questions and shared similar video related
struggles and issues. I loved watching the attendees collaborate, share
experiences, formulate ideas, and make connections while enjoying pizza!

Melissa Pierce, Communications, Extension Center for Youth
Development
My favorite program was "How to avoid death by
PowerPoint: Tips for giving better presentations" in April 2011. It was
very engaging, funny, and useful. I refer back to many of Todd
Reubold's tips when creating presentations.

Sarah Howard, Communications Manager, School of Journalism and Mass
Communication
The most helpful program for me was the Communications Job Study Panel. Within
the U, the communications jobs family had just undergone a restructuring and
some changes were made. UMCF gathered those who were behind the changes and had
them explain the changes and what it meant for communicators. All of my
questions were answered and I learned a lot about how jobs are structured
across the University. I'm not sure where I would have gone for this
information without this panel! With this type of event, I really felt like
UMCF was watching out for me!

Stephanie
O'Donnell, Executive Office & Administrative Specialist, Extension
Technology
I
joined the Communicators Forum earlier this year and have already had the
privilege of attending several great programs. My favorite thus far was the
"For the Common Good" Exhibit at Anderson Library this fall. Not only did I
benefit from hearing more about the archiving services the University libraries
offer communicators and departments on campus, but I also appreciated the
guided tour of the exhibit and the subsequent discussion surrounding the
history of the University of Minnesota as a land grant institution. It was a
great way to feel connected to the University and its strong community of
communicators.

Katie Evans, Lead Events Coordinator, Institute for Global Studies
The Communicators Forum program that I found most useful was the "Working
with University Relations" on November 15, 2012. It helped me get a better
sense of what types of stories the University was interested in promoting on a
larger scale. The program was also great to put faces with names and be able to
know who the direct contacts for different needs are.