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 le: Faculty Forum: 2026 Design Education Summit—Horizon: Recap\nStart Da
 te / Time: Jun 12, 2026 11:00 AM US/Central\nLocation: Faculty Forum\nJune
  12, 2026: 2026 Design Education Summit&mdash\;Horizon: Recap\nWhether you
  attended this year's Design Education Summit or not, you will benefit fro
 m attending this month's session which will recap the event. Come ready to
  share your favorite parts and takeaways from the 2026 Design Education Su
 mmit&mdash\;Horizon.\nRegistration closes June 11 at midnight. \n\n--- Thi
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 le: Webinar: Making Every Page Count — Practical Print Strategies for Co
 llege & University Magazines\nStart Date / Time: Jun 17, 2026 13:00 PM Ame
 rica/New_York\nLocation: Zoom\nMaking Every Page Count: Practical Print St
 rategies for College &amp\; University Magazines\nPresented by: Chris Cumm
 ings, CEO, Cummings PrintingJake Hamel, COO, Cummings Printing\n\nCollege 
 and university magazines carry an important responsibility: they must enga
 ge alumni, showcase institutional pride, and make a lasting impression&mda
 sh\;often while working within tight budgets and rising production costs. 
 In this session, Cummings Printing will share practical, real-world strate
 gies to help designers and publication teams get more value from every pri
 nt dollar without sacrificing quality or impact.\nDrawing from our experie
 nce printing publications for more than 30 colleges and universities natio
 nwide, we will discuss the advantages of short-run web press production, e
 conomical trim sizes, efficient page counts, smart paper and cover choices
 , and affordable coatings that can elevate a magazine without breaking the
  budget. We will also explore creative ways to make a publication stand ou
 t, from subtle production upgrades to thoughtful design decisions that imp
 rove both appearance and efficiency.\nAttendees will leave with useful pri
 nt knowledge, cost-conscious ideas, and practical questions to ask before 
 their next magazine goes to press.\n\n\nDate: Wednesday, June 17, 2026Time
 : 1 p.m. (ET) / Noon (CT)UCDA Members: FREE / Non-Members: $25\nRegistrati
 on ends at midnight the day before the event (June 16).\n\nAbout the Prese
 nters\nChris Cummings\nChris Cummings is Co-CEO of Cummings Printing, a fo
 urth-generation, family-owned publication printer specializing in high-qua
 lity short-run web press magazines. Although he officially began his caree
 r at Cummings Printing in 2013 at age 16, Chris grew up around the company
  and has been immersed in the people, processes, and craftsmanship of prin
 t for much of his life.\nChris began on the production floor in mailing an
 d bindery before earning a Bachelor&rsquo\;s degree in Business Management
  from the University of Florida. After returning to Cummings full time, he
  completed a comprehensive yearlong training program across every major de
 partment, including bindery, pressroom, prepress, purchasing, estimating, 
 billing, customer service, and sales. That hands-on experience gave him a 
 deep understanding of what it takes to produce magazines efficiently, cons
 istently, and with the quality clients expect.\nToday, Chris focuses prima
 rily on operations, helping ensure Cummings Printing delivers the reliabil
 ity, service, and production insight that colleges, universities, and publ
 ishers depend on.\nJake Hamel\nJake Hamel is Chief Operating Officer at Cu
 mmings Printing and brings a deeply practical understanding of magazine pr
 oduction from years spent learning the business from the ground up. He off
 icially began working at Cummings Printing in 2011 at age 16, starting in 
 the bindery and also gaining early experience in the pressroom and shippin
 g departments.\nAfter graduating from Saint Anselm College with a degree i
 n Mathematics, Jake returned to Cummings Printing and completed a yearlong
  training process across the company&rsquo\;s production and business oper
 ations. His experience included bindery, pressroom, prepress, purchasing, 
 estimating, billing, customer service, and sales, giving him a broad under
 standing of how each decision impacts the final printed product.\nJake&rsq
 uo\;s background allows him to help clients think through the details that
  matter most in magazine production, from efficiency and scheduling to qua
 lity, cost, and overall impact. His hands-on experience makes him a valuab
 le resource for designers and publication teams looking to make smart prin
 t decisions and get more value from every project.\n \n\n \n\n--- This iCa
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 le: Creative Conversations: Creative Org Charts and the Chaos Between Them
 \nStart Date / Time: Jun 18, 2026 12:00 PM US/Central\nLocation: Zoom\nCre
 ative Org Charts and the Chaos Between ThemWho does what? Who reports to w
 hom? Who&rsquo\;s been remote since 2020 and exists only on Slack? Bring y
 our questions and your organizational quirks to an honest conversation abo
 ut structuring creative teams in higher ed&mdash\;roles, responsibilities,
  communication norms, and the ongoing puzzle of hybrid collaboration. Expe
 ct real talk and real solutions from folks doing it every day.\nThursday, 
 June 18, 2026Noon&ndash\;1:00 p.m. (CST)\nUCDA MEMBERS: FREE | NON-MEMBERS
 : $15\n\nRegistration ends at midnight the day before the event. When you 
 register, you will receive the Zoom link to this specific event. Please sa
 ve this link and mark your calendar. \n\nNot a member or let your membersh
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 le: Creative Conversations: Creativity on a Shoestring — Design Under Co
 nstraints\nStart Date / Time: Jul 16, 2026 12:00 PM US/Central\nLocation: 
 Zoom\nCreativity on a Shoestring: Design Under ConstraintsTight budgets? S
 hort timelines? Limited staff? Welcome to higher ed! Join a candid discuss
 ion on making magic with fewer resources&mdash\;prioritization strategies,
  creative hacks, time-saving systems, and real examples of doing a lot wit
 h a little. Let&rsquo\;s celebrate the scrappy brilliance that keeps our c
 ampuses looking good.\nThursday, July 16, 2026Noon&ndash\;1:00 p.m. (CST)\
 nUCDA MEMBERS: FREE | NON-MEMBERS: $15\n\nRegistration ends at midnight th
 e day before the event. When you register, you will receive the Zoom link 
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 le: Faculty Forum: 2026-27 Academic Year Kick-Off\nStart Date / Time: Aug 
 07, 2026 11:00 AM US/Central\nLocation: Faculty Forum\nAugust 7, 2026: 202
 6-27 Academic Year Kick-Off\nPlease note this in on the first Friday of th
 e month.\nShare what you did this summer and your plans for the school yea
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 le: 2026 UCDA Design Conference: Duality\nStart Date / Time: Nov 04, 2026 
 00:00 AM America/Chicago\nLocation: Kansas City\nJoin us in Kansas City, M
 issouri, for the 56th annual UCDA Design Conference: November 4-7, 2026.\n
 The creative world has been reshaped by the rise of AI-driven tools, chall
 enging the balance between authenticity and the expectation to rapidly cre
 ate. As these technologies become embedded in everyday workflows, question
 s around authorship, originality, and creative voice are more pressing tha
 n ever. This year&rsquo\;s conference theme, Duality, invites us to explor
 e how creatives are navigating this shift: embracing new tools while striv
 ing to preserve the human perspective that gives our work meaning.\nKansas
  City, Missouri, serves as the host city for this year&rsquo\;s conference
 . Located near the geographic center of the continental United States, it 
 symbolically divides the country into two regions. This sense of duality i
 s further reflected in the metro area&rsquo\;s unique position spanning tw
 o cities&mdash\;with the same name&mdash\;across two states. In addition t
 o its thematic relevance, Kansas City offers strong access to local design
  talent and convenient travel options for attendees from both the East and
  West Coasts.\nBenefits of Attending\nEach year, the UCDA Design Conferenc
 e brings together designers, educators, communicators, and students to con
 nect, learn, and get inspired. It&rsquo\;s your chance to dive into the la
 test design and communication trends&mdash\;especially those that matter m
 ost in higher education&mdash\;and explore what&rsquo\;s happening across 
 the broader design world. You&rsquo\;ll walk away with fresh ideas, creati
 ve energy, and new ways to collaborate. Plus, it&rsquo\;s a great opportun
 ity to grow your skills, meet new people, and be part of a vibrant, suppor
 tive professional community.\n\nProgramming\nThe 2026 UCDA Design Conferen
 ce will offer a mix of mainstage presentations and breakout sessions desig
 ned to inform, inspire, and energize. Our programming will focus on four k
 ey areas: Technology, Inspiration, Professional Practice, and Education&md
 ash\;each curated to meet the needs of creatives working in and around hig
 her education.\n\nTechnology: Stay on top of the latest tools, trends, and
  tech shaping the design world. Whether you&rsquo\;re exploring new softwa
 re, discovering how emerging technologies impact your institution, or prep
 aring for what&rsquo\;s next, these sessions are designed to keep you info
 rmed and adaptable.\nInspiration: These sessions are all about sparking cr
 eativity and shifting perspectives. You&rsquo\;ll leave feeling refreshed,
  recharged, and ready to see your work&mdash\;and the world&mdash\;through
  a new lens.\nProfessional Practice: Dig into practical, hands-on learning
  designed to boost your everyday work. You&rsquo\;ll find &ldquo\;how-to&r
 dquo\; sessions, skill-building workshops, and advice on everything from c
 ommunication and ethics to time management, freelancing, and career growth
 .\nEducation: Tailored for design educators and lifelong learners alike, t
 hese content-rich sessions cover topics like research, pedagogy, curriculu
 m development, and more. Whether you&rsquo\;re on a tenure track or expand
 ing your design expertise, these sessions offer valuable insight and suppo
 rt.\n\nIn addition to sessions, we&rsquo\;ll celebrate outstanding work at
  the UCDA Design Awards Show, host the always-popular Publications Swap Sh
 op, celebrate creative excellence with the Krider Prize winner, get into f
 riendly bidding wars during the UCDA Foundation Silent Auction, and make p
 lenty of space for networking and casual connection throughout the event. 
 Plus, our Expo provides the perfect opportunity to connect directly with t
 he vendors, sponsors, and professionals who support your work.\nWho Should
  Attend\n\nDesign and communication professionals at all levels of their c
 areers from all departments within universities and colleges\nDesigners in
  communications professions who work in other sectors\nDesign educators an
 d design students\nNewcomers to the profession\nCreatives who would like t
 o connect with their peers across the country\nCompanies that would like t
 o build business relationships with our attendees\n\nUse our Convince Your
  Boss letter template to advocate for your professional development by att
 ending the UCDA Design Conference.\n\n \nRegistration\nNew lower rates for
  2026! You asked, we listened. We've adjusted conference registration rate
 s to help ease the burden on shrinking budgets. \nJoin UCDA to qualify for
  member pricing!\n\n\n\nUCDA Conference PassNovember 4&ndash\;7, 2026\nEar
 ly BirdMay 1&ndash\;June 30\nStandardJuly 1&ndash\;Sept. 30\nLateOct. 1&nd
 ash\;Oct. 31\n\n\nUCDA Member Professional \n$650\n$800\n$1,000\n\n\nNon-M
 ember Professional \n$850\n$1,000\n$1,200\n\n\nUCDA Member Faculty\n$500\n
 $500\n$500\n\n\nNon-Member Faculty\n$650\n$650\n$650\n\n\nUCDA Member Stud
 ent \n$250\n$250\n$250\n\n\nNon-Member Student \n$300\n$300\n$300\n\n\nUCD
 A Emeritus Member\n$500\n$500\n$500\n\n\n\nUCDA Event Cancellation PolicyU
 CDA Inclusiveness, Code of Conduct, and Anti-harassment Policy\nProfession
 al Development Scholarships\nUCDA recognizes the importance of lifelong le
 arning and supports members through the UCDA Foundation&rsquo\;s professio
 nal development scholarship program. This program provides opportunities f
 or members to attend the UCDA Design Conference. This year, the UCDA Found
 ation is supporting two scholarships: Professional Development and Elevati
 ng Black Voices in Design.\n\nApplication deadline is June 30. For more de
 tails, visit the UCDA Professional Scholarships web page.\n\nPreliminary S
 chedule\nSubject to change. Speaker and session details will be announced 
 soon.\n\n\n\n\n\nWEDNESDAY, NOV. 4\n10:00 a.m.&ndash\;3:00 p.m. Registrati
 on3:00&ndash\;4:00 p.m.Networking Reception4:00&ndash\;5:30 p.m. Conferenc
 e Opening Remarks &amp\; Mainstage Presenation5:30&ndash\;6:30 p.m. UCDA D
 esign Awards Presentation6:30&ndash\;8:00 p.m. UCDA Design Awards Opening 
 &amp\; Reception\n\n\nTHURSDAY, NOV. 5\n8:30&ndash\;9:30 a.m. Breakfast on
  Your Own9:30&ndash\;10:45 a.m.Mainstage Presentation\n11:00 a.m.&ndash\;1
 2:00 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions12:00&ndash\;2:00 p.m.Lunch on Your 
 Own\n2:00&ndash\;3:00 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions\n3:00&ndash\;5:00 
 p.m. Vendor Expo\n\n\nFRIDAY, NOV. 6\n8:30&ndash\;9:30 a.m. Continental Br
 eakfast Included in registration\n9:00&ndash\;10:30 a.m.Mainstage Presenta
 tion\n11:00 a.m.&ndash\;12:00 p.m.20x20 Presentations\n12:00&ndash\;2:00 p
 .m.Lunch on Your Own12:15&ndash\;12:45 p.m.Publications Swap Shop2:00&ndas
 h\;3:00 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions4:30&ndash\;5:30 p.m. Mainstage P
 resentation4:30&ndash\;5:30 p.m. Closing Remarks\n\n\nSATURDAY, NOV. 7\n8:
 30&ndash\;9:30 a.m. Breakfast on Your Own9:30&ndash\;11:00 a.m.Concurrent 
 Workshop and Breakout Sessions\n11:30 a.m.&ndash\;2:00 p.m.Offsite to Crow
 n Center\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nKansas City, Missouri\nKansas City is one of
  America&rsquo\;s most unexpectedly vibrant creative capitals. Sitting at 
 the heart of the nation, KC is effortlessly accessible from every directio
 n.\nKansas City&rsquo\;s cultural credentials are anything but flyover. Th
 e city boasts more fountains than Rome and more boulevard miles than Paris
 , but its greatest arteries pulse through one of the most concentrated cor
 ridors of art and design education in the country. The 2026 UCDA Design Co
 nference takes place steps away from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the 
 Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Kansas City Art Institute &mdas
 h\; one of the nation&rsquo\;s premier colleges of art and design.\nGaller
 y-hop between world-class collections, then lose yourself in the independe
 nt studios, bookshops, and coffee houses that line the surrounding streets
 . Kansas City&rsquo\;s famed barbecue, celebrated restaurant scene, and le
 gendary jazz heritage give every evening its own distinct flavor.\nLearn m
 ore at visitkc.com.\nConference Site\nProgramming and events for the 2026 
 Design Conference will take place across multiple venues in and around the
  city&rsquo\;s famed Country Club Plaza neighborhood. You&rsquo\;ll be ste
 ps from the premier shopping and dining district, as well as the Kemper Mu
 seum of Contemporary Art and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. \nOur UCDA &
 ldquo\;home base&rdquo\; will be located in the conference hotel, the Kans
 as City Marriott Country Club Plaza. Here, you&rsquo\;ll find our registra
 tion and info desk as well as the 2026 UCDA Design Awards Show, which will
  be on view throughout the conference. We&rsquo\;ll gather for mainstage p
 resentations, breakout sessions, and workhops on the campus of the Kansas 
 City Art Institute, just a short walk from the hotel. Our final mainstage 
 session of the conference will be held in the historic Atkins Auditorium a
 t the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. \n\n\nTravel &amp\; Lodging\nConference
  Hotel: Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza4445 Main Street, Kansas Ci
 ty, MO 64111\nThe Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza sits at the cent
 er of one of the city&rsquo\;s most culturally rich neighborhoods. The Nel
 son-Atkins Museum of Art, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and the K
 ansas City Art Institute are all just steps away. The iconic Country Club 
 Plaza is within easy walking distance, featuring upscale dining, boutique 
 shopping, and vibrant nightlife. For those looking to explore further, the
  free KC Streetcar stops just outside the hotel, connecting guests effortl
 essly to downtown Kansas City and beyond.\n\nUCDA Discounted Hotel Rate: $
 169 per nightRate available Monday, November 2, to Saturday, November 7. B
 ook now to secure your discounted room at the Kansas City Marriott Country
  Club Plaza!\n\nStandard rates apply outside of these dates. To receive th
 e discount and ensure a room, your reservations must be received by the ho
 tel before September 27, 2026, and booked directly with the Marriott Count
 ry Club Plaza. Book your room now. \nYour hotel stay is not included in th
 e conference registration fees, and you are responsible for making your ow
 n reservations. The room block may fill before the hotel deadline, so plea
 se make your reservation early to ensure availability and the discounted r
 ate.\nAir TravelKansas City International Airport (MCI) offers direct flig
 hts from major cities across the country &mdash\; making it one of the mos
 t convenient regional airports in the Midwest. Recently transformed by a s
 tunning new terminal that opened in 2023, MCI greets travelers with a mode
 rn, stress-free experience from the moment they land. The airport is a 30-
 minute drive from the conference hotel, making arrival and departure a sea
 mless part of your Kansas City experience. \n\n2026 Krider Prize Winner As
 tha Thakkar\nKrider Prize for Creativity\nCreated in 2009, the Krider Priz
 e for Creativity honors creative excellence wherever it may be found. Reco
 gnizing that inspiration can come from a broad range of fields and experie
 nces, the Krider Prize honors and showcases the accomplishments of standou
 t creatives and serves as a source of inspiration and motivation for confe
 rence attendees.Named in honor of John A. Krider, a UCDA founding member a
 nd advocate for creativity in design, the Krider Prize is a key component 
 of the annual UCDA Design Conference. Learn more about the Krider Prize an
 d past recipients.\n\n\nUCDA Design Awards Show \nThe 2026 UCDA Design Awa
 rds Show will feature the winning entries from this year&rsquo\;s design c
 ompetition. Winning entries are recognized during a Mainstage presentation
 , followed by the opening of the awards show, which will be on view throug
 hout the conference.\nFor more than 50 years, the UCDA Design Awards compe
 tition has recognized the best in exceptional design and creative work as 
 part of our mission to promote design excellence, support educational inst
 itutions, and drive the exchange of ideas and information relating to the 
 unique role creatives play in education and the world.\nThe UCDA Design Aw
 ards are judged by a hand-picked panel of peer jurors composed of designer
 s, design educators, photographers, and illustrators working in or doing a
  significant portion of their work for educational institutions&mdash\;the
 y understand the environments in which you create.\nThe 2026 UCDA Design A
 wards call for entries is open now! Learn more and enter your best work.\n
 View the gallery of the 2025 winners.\nUCDA Foundation Silent Auction \nSu
 pport professional development in design by participating in the UCDA Foun
 dation Silent Auction. Held during the conference, the auction raises fund
 s for scholarships that help members&mdash\;both new and long-standing&mda
 sh\;attend the event.\nBring your donation with you to the conference or s
 end it ahead. Popular items include member-made artwork, unique collectibl
 es, and locally inspired treasures from the host city. All proceeds go dir
 ectly to supporting UCDA and its mission to advance designers in education
 . Donate or bid to make a meaningful impact while celebrating creativity!\
 nLearn more about the UCDAF Silent Auction. \n\n\nVendor Expo\nThe Vendor 
 Expo is a highlight of the UCDA Design Conference, giving attendees a dedi
 cated opportunity to connect directly with vendors and learn about their p
 roducts and services related to printing, paper, digital solutions, and ot
 her tools essential to marketing, communications, and design work. The Exp
 o is designed to provide ample time for attendees to visit with vendors an
 d explore topics relevant to producing high-quality design and communicati
 ons work. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view exhibitors&rsqu
 o\; products and walk away with inspiring physical samples to spark creati
 vity back home.\nExhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities\nShowcase your pr
 oduct or service and build business relationships with creative profession
 als working in education. Connecting with our group of influencers and dec
 ision-makers is the best way to connect your company with educational inst
 itutions and move your brand forward.\nThere are multiple levels of sponso
 rship opportunities. For more information, contact UCDA Executive Director
  Katharine McCann (katharine@ucda.com) and UCDA Sponsorship Director Steph
 en Russell (sponsorship@ucda.com). \n\nConference Chair and Co-Chair\n\n\n
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSergio SolorzanoConference Chair Graphic Designer, Cal
 ifornia Institute of Technologyssolorza@caltech.edu\n\n\nKelly McMurrayCon
 ference Co-Chair Founder &amp\; Creative Director, 2communiqu&eacute\;kell
 y@2communique.com\n\n\n\n\nGet Involved! Join the design conference commit
 tee or the on-site volunteer team.To join the design conference committee,
  contact UCDA Membership Directors Leslie Ehler and Alex Parsons at member
 ship@ucda.com. \n\nSpecial AccommodationsIf you require special accommodat
 ions, please get in touch with the UCDA office at info@ucda.com or 615-459
 -4559.Cancellation PolicyPlease review the UCDA Cancellation Policy for de
 tails on registration cancellation, refunds, or transfers. \nHotel photos 
 courtesy of Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza. Kansas City photos co
 urtesy of Visit Kansas City.\n\n--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm regi
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