KU Communicators
Talking Points
Talking Points is a periodic newsletter from the Office of University Communications that helps keep our network of communicators informed.
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- February 3, 2010
- January 13, 2010
Budget Discussions Begin. On Monday Governor Mark Parkinson began the 2010 Legislative Session with a State of the State Address that offered a strong endorsement of the benefits of higher education...
- December 2, 2009
With the economic downturn and resulting state budget crisis showing no signs of abating in the near future, attention will continue to be focused on how the state's budget cuts are affecting KU.
- November 4, 2009
"This is Kansas" airs statewide. The University of Kansas' 2009 television ad, which is produced by University Relations and often seen during sporting events, was broadcast throughout the state of Kansas the week of October 26.
- October 7, 2009
Writing for the Web. Communicators are invited to a free on-campus professional development workshop presented by Lisa J. White, an online experience designer.
- September 2, 2009
Promotional items for outreach efforts. University Communications and University Relations have prepared new bookmarks and postcards that available for campus units hosting or attending conferences...
- August 5, 2009
Opening Convocation. Interim Chancellor Barbara Atkinson has extended an invitation to all students, faculty, staff and members of the community to attend KU's 144th Opening Convocation at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, at the Lied Center...
- July 1, 2009
New look for ku.edu. If you are a regular user of the KU Web site, you may have noticed a few changes...
- June 3, 2009
Learn About Incoming Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. KU's 17th chancellor officially starts on August 15, but you can learn more about her at http://www.chancellor.ku.edu/incomingchancellor/.
- May 6, 2009
Commencement: Picture yourself here (or there).The campus of the University of Kansas is renowned for its beauty. Commencement visitors often ask, "Where's the best spot on campus to...
- April 1, 2009
Commencement Information Central. Everything you need to know about the May 17, 2009 Commencement is in one location...
- March 4, 2009
With this issue we welcome back Talking Points, a monthly e-newsletter for KU Communicators.
- September 26, 2007
Our first lunch meeting of the fall semester will be: noon Wednesday, Oct. 10, in the Big 12 Room of the Kansas Union. On tap for the program is Vice Provost for Information Services Denise Stephens, who will talk about two important topics: Emergency Communications - our layered notification system of text message, e-mail, Web, voice mail and building PA alerts - and the Information Management Initiative the provost announced earlier this month. Last week's public episode of the unauthorized release of personal data should be a cautionary tale for us all. In addition to other announcements, we'll introduce several new communicators.
- March 15, 2007
Next KU Communicators lunch will be noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at KU Endowment. The presentation will cover the important subject of KU's flu pandemic response guide. Speakers will include Carol Seager, director of Student Health Services; Dr. Patricia Denning, chief of staff for Watkins Memorial Health Center; and Mike Wildgen, incident management coordinator.
- February 1, 2007
Online survey for communicators, updated Faculty Experts Guide, new bulk advertising rate for KU at the JW, common flaw in PowerPoints, KU Spring calendar Insert in the JW, add photos to your online calendar entries, cost-share on fonts, KU maps take a leap forward, new faces at the Journal-World.
- October 10, 2006
KU's recent accomplishments are highlighted on a "Pocket Card." Extra copies of the Community Calendar are available. KU Communicators have a new web site.
- August 2, 2006
This is the first issue of a periodic update on topics, news, and tidbits of interest to KU Communicators.
Universities Coordinating Message. Communicators and government relations liaisons from the six Regents universities, Washburn University and Kansas community colleges are working together to more effectively tell state lawmakers how investing in higher education is critical to the future of Kansas.
Save the Date: The next meeting of the KU Communicators will be noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, in the Kansas Room of the Kansas Union. The agenda and menu options will be emailed to you soon.
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