Office Word of the Day: Speed

Wednesday April 29, 2009

If you're dealing with CEVS, you don't have to worry about a bunch of "slow-pokes." We're here to make sure that your event is completed and executed with speed. That's why today's office word of the day is SPEED. Look to our event coordinators to make sure your event is done at a speed that is desirable and consistent. We strive to make sure that all steps in your event planning process bring upon positive feedback from you, and how can one be angry with a job well done so fast? Beep Beep!

Twitter: To Twit or Not to Twit, That is the Question

Wednesday April 29, 2009
So the current rage in our office is about the new web 2.0 service called Twitter. Twitter basically is an internet site that allows you to update your activities, whatever that may be, and share it to the world or just a group of friends. A few of the people in our office have started to do it and it does promise some funny responses between friends! It seems like this may just be another technological phase, but it is very fun with your friends. Will twitter die out? Will twitter amount to nothing but a fad? All we know here is that we're loving it because it's bringing us some extra laughs!

Office Word of the Day: Resourceful

Tuesday April 28, 2009

Marriam-Webster's dictionary defines RESOURCEFUL as being able to meet situations, and at UC Davis Campus Events, we are prepared to meet any situation you throw at us during your event planning experience. Need audio/visual accommodations? We got you covered. Need multiple meeting rooms that are multiple styles and formats? We got you covered. Need fast pace and motivated people to get your event off the ground and running? We got you covered. CEVS is dedicated to being resourceful and allowing to take the pressures off of the event planning experience. We are here to work for you, and by all means may we do all the work for you in order to make sure you have the best time possible at your event in our backyard. We got you covered.

A Day in the Life of a Team Member: The Rap Sarmiento Stories

Hello there, my name is Rap Sarmiento and I'm one of the amazing interns at Campus Events and Visitor Services. I've worked here for over a year and have loved it since my first day. It'll be hard to leave this place when I graduate in a couple months. Everyone in the office has an fun personality, which brings a lot of energy to the office. I do a lot of work doing leads research and process management.

I am also very involved with the Philipino American community here in Davis. Today, in the office we are exchanging Chuck Norris jokes and talking about the recent Twitter rage! Just another typical, silly day in the office!

Office Word of the Day: Experience

Monday April 27, 2009

EXPERIENCE is something that we have at CEVS and something that our customers and colleagues know and appreciate. We as an organization are able to contribute to the event planning industry in grand fashion, allowing us to give our customers the proper service for all their planning needs. Here we are able to take off the added pressure and stress of any event on the individual and alleviate that pressure and stress by entrusting it into our team members here in our office. Experience is something that comes with time and we have been doing our job for quite sometime and we are proud to say we're good at it. Trust in our experience to help you.

A Day in the Life of a Team Member: The Masha Keylin Stories

Thursday April 23, 2009

Hi my name is Masha Keylin (aka “Mosh, mashmash”). I’ve been working at the LOVELY Campus Events and Visitors Services as a marketing intern for over a year now, and I’ve definitely grown to love this little community on the fourth floor of the MU. This job has provided me with an array of work experience. Essentially, I started out working on a Returns on Investment project, and now I’m on a completely different track planning familiarization tours and creating a Meetings Facilities Guide. Wow-it’s strange to think how far I’ve come in just over a year! Hmm…let’s see….something about me: I’ve been ballroom dancing for about 10 years now, and I’m currently choreographing a Cha Cha piece for a ballroom club on campus! However, the biggest reward from dancing came just a few days ago when my fellow intern Kevy, called me a “Dancer”. It’s a completely different feeling when you know you’re a dancer than when somebody actually acknowledges the fact. Anyway, Kevy rocks and so do all my other fellow interns, so in the words of Mr. Long-blow it uP!

Office Word of the Day: Anticipate

Tuesday April 21, 2009

Having the ability to anticipate any obstacle in front of you is key to being able to be very successful in whatever profession or activity that you use. You have to expect the unexpected. Today's office word of the day is ANTICIPATE. It is defined by Webster's Dictionary as the ability to: to foresee and deal with in advance. In the event planning and management profession, we have to anticipate any problems or requests you may have for us. It is our job to be the expert and proceed to make your conference or event a stress free process where the work falls on our shoulders not yours. UC Davis Campus Events and Visitor Services has to anticipate your needs because for you we want to hit a home run every time you throw something at us.

Office Word of the Day: Progress

Monday April 20, 2009

Today's office word of the day is something we have all heard in the past year: PROGRESS. During these tough times not only for businesses, but for individuals, we must all take the time to make sure we take the proper steps forward, always continuing to achieve maximum progress. UC Davis Campus Events and Visitor Services is a top ranked educational institution, but we are also one of the most top ranked facilities in California, as well as across the nation. We not only offer great educational degrees, but quality service in the event industry that is just as promising. We pride ourselves in progressing forward, making sure that our facilities suit you and your business, as well as maintaining manageable prices across the board for all. Progress is something we all need, and it is something we are proud to say we are doing. Have an event with people who want to take your event to the next level, and are constantly looking for ways to progress.

The Scoop on Being Greener: Whole Earth Festival

Monday April 20, 2009

Within the next coming weeks, Whole Earth Festival will be among us again! This year's festival promises to be just as good as previous years, but it will be HOT so make sure to bring extra water canteens! The dates for this year's WEF will be May 8th, 9th & 10th. If you are not familiar to Whole Earth Festival, then you are missing out on one of the most progressive events to promote environmental issues as well as resourceful ways for you, your family, or your business to be more green. The event will be held on the Quad here at UC Davis as usual for all three days the event is held, so make sure to come out and relax with the UC Davis and Davis city community. For more information please visit wef.ucdavis.edu! Go green!

Office Word of the Day: Perspective

Tuesday April 14, 2009

PERSPECTIVE is defined by Webster's Dictionary as: the interrelation in which a subject or its parts are mentally viewed. Today's office word of the day is dedicated to CEVS always keeping and open and fresh perspective in the event planning and management field. To stay steps ahead of the game we must be open to new ideas and feedback from our clients, in order to better serve their needs, as well as our future client's needs. Without an open perspective there would not be advancement in our industry, and we wouldn't be as good as we are today.

A Day in the Life of a Team Member: The Kevin Ger Stories

Tuesday April 14, 2009

Hey everybody! My name is Kevin Ger and I am the graphic designer for CEVS and handle all of the awesome designs you see on our website and collateral materials. I've been here at CEVS for almost a year now and I'm proud to say that everyone here has been a lot of fun to work with. Many people think that working in an office could be boring but with all of the laughter and dedication in our office, it would be hard not to have a good time at work. On my spare time I enjoy participating in my Badminton and Tae Kwon Do club here at the university. That's just a little bit about me! Hope you enjoyed!

Office Word of the Day: Allocation

Monday April 13, 2009

Today's office word of the day is ALLOCATION. By having a very precise and defined method of allocation, we are able to use everyone and everything in our office to the best of its abilities. Here at CEVS we pride ourselves on continuing to work at a very steady pace, completing our work without any excess procedures. Webster's dictionary defines allocation as: " to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things," and we here at CEVS do just that to get our job done and make your event one to remember.

The Scoop on Being More Green: LEED

Thursday April 9, 2009

At UC Davis we're striving to be more green. Here at UC Davis we are striving to be 75% green by 2012, and 100% green by 2020. It's a goal we take much pride in and we hope that we'll be able to obtain them.

As people in the event planning business, we at CEVS understand that in this day and age being green is important, so we are incorpoarting "green" news in our blog. Today we're going to talk about Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED. LEED is green buidling grading system that keeps your organization on point for today's green standards. Obtaining a LEED certificate is no easy feat, with only 13 certified hotels in the United States, it shows that there are many regulations you must meet in order to receive this prestigious award.


Gaining a LEED certificate requires: architects, managers, workers, and other represenatatives of your organization to meet prior to the building of your facility, making it well known that you are striving toward a certificate that will require participation from all prospective employees. Please feel free to click on the title of this entry to be fowarded to the actual coverage of LEED for more specific details and explanations. We all should be "LEEDers" in this generation, focusing on our environment and protecting the planet in which we live on.

Office Word of the Day: Attitude

Thursday April 9, 2009

Today's office word of the day is ATTITUDE. Attitude is key to running a great business, and providing customers and coworkers with a positive attitude will not only contribute to healthy business but to healthy self-esteem. Attitude is defined by Webster's Dictionary as: a mental position with regard to a fact or state, and here at UC Davis CEVS we like to keep our mental position positive, giving you and each other respect and curtousy.

Office Word of the Day: Precision

Monday April 5,2008

Hello world! Let's get this new activity started! The Office Word of the Day, brings common words in our office to you. Now the first Office Word of the Day will be: PRECISION. At CEVS we work for precision in our projects and strive to make sure we do our work to the best of our abilities. Being precise is something that shows dedication and care, helping us allocate all of our resources toward our goal of greatness.

And yes, we always have our staplers when we need them ; )

A Day in the Life of a Team Member: The Aaron Long Stories

Friday April 3, 2009

Helloooo world! My name is Aaron Long and I am one of the team members here at UC Davis Campus Events! I'm really excited to be on the blog and I'm really excited to connect with all of you out there, as well as tell you about our services and what we can do for you.

First off, I'm from Los Angeles, California (shout out to LA!), and I am now pursuing my undergraduate degree in Sociology and English here at UC Davis. I have been working for the university for over a year now so I have my footing and luckily I was given the chance to transfer from Human Resources Administration to Campus Events and Visitor Services. The move has been awesome and I couldn't ask for more of a exciting and supportive team to work around : )

As a Marketing Coordinator for CEVS, I am responsible for some of the behind the scenes work to make sure our program gets off the ground and running. Here at UC Davis, we are not only an academic institution of excellence but a venue for multiple aspects of business and strive to let you all out there that we are here for you. With event coordinators and some of the top event planners in the business, we are here to help you make your conference, personal event, retreat, or whatever you have in mind, an event to remember!

So now you all know a little bit about me and what we do around here! Until next time!

Peaaaceee