Office Word of the Day: Advantage

Friday May 29, 2009

We'd like everyone to stop and take ADVANTAGE, of our great services at CEVS. Like many of you know, we've been doing event management and coordination for quite some time and we're quite good at what we do. Why go through a private organization in order to get the same quality service we can provide for a higher price? We're here to make your life easier and to allow you to keep money inside your pockets and still have an event that is in top ranked style. In this economy now, it is important to take adavantage of all the opportunities you have to make things easier on yourself. Take advantage of our services and meet outside the box!

Another Academic Year Coming to an End

Thursday May 28, 2009

Yet another academic year is coming to an end, but we're still going to be here, don't you worry! UC Davis Campus Events and Visitor Services will be here all summer long, helping you coordinate and manage your events with our great professionalism and style. This summer is supposed to be a hot one so make sure that you all out there take the appropriate precautions to stay cool. See you all this summer, and look out for our name change coming soon!

Office Word of the Day: Activity

Wednesday May 27 2009

ACTIVITY is something we know best. You've got an activity and we're ready to plan it. When choosing UC Davis for your event management team, you're making the right decision. Bringing your activity here will guarantee you service that will not let you down, and give you a strong sense of confidence in our team that will take the weight off of your shoulders. We're here to help you, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.

A Day in the Life of a Team Member: Lina Layiktez

Wednesday May 27, 2009

Hello to you all of you out there! My name is Lina Layiktez and I'm the director for your number one stop for conference and event services at UC Davis. In my spare time I love to run, be with my children, and write my daily haiku : ) I would like to personally thank each and every one of you out there that follow our blog and I would encourage you to continue in order to stay tuned to our activities in the office. Remember when you plan with us, you're going to meet in an environment that is not only professional, but fun and relaxing as well! UC Davis, meet outside the box.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Friday May 22, 2009

To you and yours, we wish everyone a happy Memorial Day weekend! Enjoy the fun and sun with your family and friends and remember to relax and enjoy your quality time. We will be attending our staff retreat today, participating in office bonding activities as well as brainstorming way on how we can better serve you! Once again make sure to have lots of fun this weekend and we'll see you again next week!

Office Word of the Day: Consulting

Wednesday May 20, 2009

CONSULTING is something that we can do for you in order to make your life easier, and allow you to become more knowledgeable on the event planning industry. We have been at our job for quite sometime and with your involvement, we will not only be able to help you with your event, but help us know what is new and fresh out in the event planning community. Collaboration, and cooperation is something that helps everyone in a business relationship. Consulting is what we do, but all of you out there are your personal consultants helping us. We're in this together, working together for a common goal of success.

Office Word of the Day: Preparation

Monday May 18, 2009

Today's office word of the day is PREPARATION. You have to prepare for the best and the worst, the triumphs and the defeats. Although we shoot for perfection every time, things do go astray sometimes, BUT it's important to be ready for when things may go wrong. You have to have a plan B, C, & D...because you never know what can happen. Being prepared is a lifesaver in any planning in life, and it's extremely important in the event planning industry. Never go into anything without a back up planned, always be prepared.

The Scoop on Being Greener: Setting the Green Bar

Friday May 15, 2009

In order to achieve a goal, you must visualize it. To make yourself or your organization greener, you're going to have to set adequate and realistic goals that are achievable. You don't want to aim to high because you might discourage yourself or your coworkers. You don't want to aim to low because you might not achieve your maximum potential. It is important that you communicate the goals throughout your organization and discuss them with all departments; hold a meeting just about your future green practices. If you need ideas on certain goals, simply Google: green tips for 2009, and you'll surely find out some goals you can set. Remember, visualization is the key to success. Plan green!

Office Word of the Day: Trust

Thursday May 14, 2009

TRUST is something that we all need, but when you're planning an event,it is impartive that you trust your event planning team. Campus Events and Visitor Services reaches out to all of our clients, making sure that they know they can trust that we will do their job not only fast, but well. There takes a current trust level where you know that you can relax and not have to stress about peripheral items for your event, and we hope we're the organization that can give you that trust. Plan with use today, and trust that you will be satisfied tomorrow. We're here to help you.

Out and About: TGFS Picnic 2009

Wednesday May 13, 2009

This afternoon our office participated in the Thank Goodness for Staff (TGFS) Picnic celebrating staff members on campus, as well as UC Davis's centennial. The event was full of fun games, and not to mention great lunch brought to us by Sodexho Catering. From 11:30 am to 1:30pm, we were all able to relax and enjoy the beautiful Spring weather Davis has to offer. This year's TGFS proved to be a lovely afternoon, and hopefully next years will be even better. Woo Hooo!

Office Word of the Day: Communication

Tuesday May 12, 2009

Keeping fluid COMMUNICATION among clients and the office personnel is something that is done by all professional organizations, or at least they should. Here at CEVS we make sure that we have all forms of open communication in order to enhance our business with clients, as well as our collaboration within the office. Trading ideas, making sure what the your client wants, and resolving issues respectfully, are all things that mandate communication. Do your part to make sure that your communication is on point today.

It's a Celebration!

Monday May 11, 2009

This past week marked an event to remember here at UC Davis with the groundbreaking for our new hotel and conference facility that will be opening in January 2010. The hotel and conference center will be 40,000 square feet of hotel, 75,000 square feet of conference space, one pub and restaurant, and a spacious 100 on-site parking spaces. This facility will become UC Davis's newest prize and shall be a big plus for us here at CEVS. Stay tuned for more details and news on the grand opening!

Office Word of the Day: Flexibility

Wednesday May 6, 2009

You're going to have ideas that are going to come during crunch-time during you're event planning experience. You're going to need a group of people that are going to be willing to be flexible with your requests. At CEVS we believe in FLEXIBILITY, and we want to make sure that we can accommodate all of your needs if possible. We understand that you never know exactly what you may want until the you've explored all of your options, and that things do come up during the event planning process. We're here for you, just let us know what you need and we'll do what we can to help you! In order to succeed, you have flexibility!

Say Cheese!

Campus Events & Visitor Services is responsible for marketing the UC Davis campus as an event location. We are constantly working on new marketing materials to help us showcase the campus and help our potential clients get a feel for the atmosphere here at UC Davis. Some of our recent marketing projects include brochures, quick screens, folders, and even a new website that will be launched next month. Part of the process of creating these materials is to collect pictures of UC Davis facilities and of people attending meetings and other events. Campus Events has hired professional photographers to shoot photos of our meeting facilities, but we have used the photography skills of our own staff (Mark Sy, Christine Patel, under the artistic direction of Lina Layiktez) to capture staged shots of UC Davis staff attending meetings and conferences. Here are some of my favorites:

We are in the process of scheduling another photo shoot to add to our stock photos. Right now we are trying to find people to be in photos, so if you are interested in having your face on UC Davis marketing materials, leave a comment!

The Scoop on Being Greener: The Computer

Monday May 4, 2009
Something as simple as turning off your computer when you're not on it is a green practice. In order to do very large scale tasks, you have to be able to execute the smaller ones. Doing something as simple as turning your computer on sleep when you go to the restroom, or making sure to power it down before you leave, is an act that will go a long way. It's not hard, it's not tedious, and it's not overwhelming, simply just turn it off. Take the step today! Go Green!

Office Word of the Day: Commitment

Friday May 1, 2009

When looking to do business with someone in the event planner's industry, you are looking for someone that will have COMMITMENT to make your event a success. There is nothing more reassuring that you have made a commitment to an organization that is going to make a commitment toward you. A business relationship is a two-way street that requires comfort, confidence, and energy from both the organization called into service and the client. At CEVS we want to build off your excitement about planning your event and make a commitment to give you the same amount of energy back if not more.