UCDA Events

Campus Signage: Finding Your Way  Do prospective students and visitors struggle to decipher the outdated signage on your campus? Or is your university the easiest place in your city to navigate? Join us for a discussion on all things signage—from …

A Few of My Favorite (Productivity) Things How do you keep track of projects and prioritize tasks? Do you require a sophisticated system of apps and reminders? Or does the simple handwritten to-do list suffice? Gather your favorite tools and …

2025-26 Academic Year Kick-Off Share what you did this summer and your plans for the school year, as well as ideas and suggestions on topics for the upcoming Faculty Forums! DATE: Friday, August 8, 2025 TIME: 11 AM - 12 PM …

Working with Students: 'A' for Effort In colleges and universities, we likely all work with students in some capacity. We’ll discuss how you handle interns, focus groups, street teams, secure talent for photos and videos, and more! What works for …

Perfect Pics: Successful Campus Photography Collaborating with photographers—campus or contract—is a vital part of marketing for colleges and universities. What tips and tricks does your team use when working with an outside photographer? How do you work alongside your campus …

SOPs & Sanity: How Creatives Tame the Chaos Let’s talk shop: As creative professionals, writing Standard Operating Procedures for higher education can be a challenge as we balance structure with flexibility and documentation with design. Join fellow creatives for an …

2025 UCDA Design Conference: Resilience UCDA is going back to Cali! Join us in iconic Pasadena, California for the 55th annual UCDA Design Conference: November 10-13, 2025. This year we draw inspiration from the strength of the communities in Greater Los …

Conference Recap Whether you missed out on this year’s design conference or just need a refresher, join the conversation as we unpack the key takeaways, memorable moments, and standout highlights. Share your perspectives, gain fresh insights, and engage in a …

Jingle and Mingle: Holiday Party Join your fellow UCDA members and friends for our annual end-of-year virtual holiday gathering. Discuss your successes from the year and your goals for 2026. This event is BYOE (Bring Your Own Eggnog). You can …