UCDA Events

Here is what conference attendees thought of the first Virtual UCDA Design Conference originally held October 11-13, 2020: “What an amazing and overwhelming (in a good way) time! This was my first UCDA conference (and certainly not my last).” “(While) …

The holidays are upon us which means the ever cherished holiday card. Let’s come together and regale each other with tales of triumph, defeat, or just plain silliness when it comes to your institution's holiday card.  Did you have to design …

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we’d like to invite you to join us for our first ever informal chat via Zoom to share what your silver linings have been during the COVID-19 pandemic. Have you found that working from home has made you more …

Is your team interested in concrete methods to grow in self-awareness about implicit bias? Are you curious about how you can foster a more equitable and inclusive organization? Join Kedren and Sarah to explore the nature of organizational culture and …

Every year, we look forward to connecting with our design community at the UCDA Design Conference where we take an in-depth look at the issues and trends in design and communication communities, both in and out of educational institutions, and …

Learn InDesign and Acrobat best practices when designing accessible interactive forms. This webinar is at: 2 p.m. Eastern | 1 p.m. Central | 12 noon Mountain | 11 a.m. PacificCustom link provided after registration UCDA ESSENTIAL SERIES are 60- or …

People are working virtually and schools are looking to engage with their communities online more than ever. Like many in-house teams, 2COMMUNIQUÉ moved their studio to a virtual model while transitioning multiple projects from print to digital, including an enrollment …

Five UCDA members discuss how their institutions are handling photography expectations right now. Our latest UCDA Member Panel will be moderated by Glenn Carpenter, president of the University Photographers Association of America (UPAA) and UCDA member from Moraine Valley Community …

Join Kedren and Sarah from Work Wisdom to learn about the best practices for building clarity, cohesion, psychological safety and creativity when all communication is virtual. Expounding on their book, Authentic Communication in the Workplace, Kedren and Sarah will share tips …

Join us for an open and honest conversation with Black designers in education. A continuation of our series. Among other topics, this panel will delve further into the importance of mentorship and identity as a Black designer. This free event …