Each employee of our university, on average, receives over 250 single pieces of information from over 30 bulk emails per week. How effective are those bulk emails? Can we support communicators in personalizing, evaluating, and improving these bulk emails? Attend… Continue Reading
Past Forum Events
Communicators Forum Member Happy Hour
October 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Join us for a Communicators Forum Happy Hour!
Come mingle with your fellow communicators and grab some snacks on the East Bank. Chat with board members, meet new folks, and check in with old friends. Free to attend, but you must be a current UMCF member.
Homegrown U: 2024 Annual Conference
June 14, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Effective communication goes beyond words on a page. This year's UMCF conference, Homegrown U, shines a light on the breadth of exciting work by University staff, faculty, and alumni, illuminating the unexpected ways experts harness communications strategies to foster community and… Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence…But Didn’t Know to Ask
May 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Since ChatGPT exploded in our lives in 2022, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already having a significant impact on the tasks and and requirements needed for today’s education and professional work. While many are fearful that AI will replace the need for human workers, the reality… Continue Reading
How to Research and Write Skillfully on a Topic You Know Nothing About with Fancy Comma, LLC.
February 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM
A key component of becoming a good writer and communicator is to quickly acquaint yourself with new topics and learn how to cover them skillfully. Science and academic communications can be a daunting task at times–especially when you are balancing accuracy while also simplifying… Continue Reading
Accessible Communications and Live Demo
December 13, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Academic Technology Support Services (ATSS) in partnership with the Disability Resource Center will provide a hands-on live demonstration session about accessible communication tools, such as email, documents, and social media. If you do digital communications as part of your day to… Continue Reading
The Stories Behind Winning Campaigns
October 26, 2023 at 12:00 PM
2023 Communicators Forum Gold and Maroon Awards winners will share the stories behind their winning projects. Each team will give a five to ten minute presentation about their project – how the project came together, the challenges and successes, and the outcome. The hour-long… Continue Reading
UMCF Member September Social
September 12, 2023 at 3:00 PM
Reconnect with your Forum colleagues for conversation, snacks, and networking!
Not a member? Become a member and use discount code "UMCFSOCIAL23" for a 50% discount until September 12. Memberships expire on February 28, 2024. Contact… Continue Reading
Ethical Storytelling
May 25, 2023 at 12:30 PM
We are excited to welcome the University of Minnesota Foundation's Lynnea Madsen, Nicole Endres, and Allison Lindberg to present on Ethical Storytelling. This presentation is geared towards communicators in content creation roles as well as those who are interested in learning more.… Continue Reading
Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2023: Amplifying Accessibility
May 18, 2023 at 9:30 AM
The University of Minnesota is hosting an accessibility event to engage in conversation, thinking, and learning about access and inclusion. The event is put together by a volunteer group of dedicated University employees.