Marketing, marketing, marketing

Everyone's hopping on that up and coming social media marketing bandwagon. It's an online marketing phase that figures to only expand in the coming years.

This leads us to a logical question: at what point do we stop? With "free" marketing at our finger tips through laptops, tablets and a variety of cellular devices, there surely needs to be an answer. Whether it's an event you are planning, or simply for your business, one definitely needs to ask that question. At UC Davis Conference and Events, we strive to share with you what we have to offer through various statuses, pictures and videos. We are extremely excited about the services we have to offer, and invite you to check out our promotional items as a way to get to know everything we have to offer. What have you heard about Mini G Dan?

Just a simple Friday reflection helps puts things in perspective sometimes, and what better way than a blog? As always, check out our website at http://events.ucdavis.edu/. Make sure to follow us on Facebook so you can be the first to hear about everything we do: http://www.facebook.com/ucdavisconferenceandeventservices

Plan Green: The Stretch Run

Happy Friday! Friday really should just be a holiday; talk about pleasing the masses. How nice does sleeping in, making a nice breakfast with some quality TV sound for three days a week instead of two? No point in dreaming, I suppose.

We here at Conference and Event Services do not fit the bill of these 3-day weekend desires. We are really excited to be planning what's shaping up to be a great event. On Wednesday, February 16th, join us for the annual Plan Green Showcase. With over 300 caterers and vendors planning to attend, collaborate with peers from all over and learn how to plan environmentally sustainable events. Think about if this was a New Year's resolution for 2011. How happy would Mother Nature be? More importantly, how happy would Al Gore be? Yeah, that's what we thought.

Jokes aside, the load-in times begin bright and early at 8am and the event will run until 1:30pm and take place in Freeborn Hall. If interested, make sure to check out our website and sign up before January 17th to pay our early bird fee of just $195! Be assured that there will be an extremely diverse crowd and much can be taken out of a wide scale event like this. We are ecstatic with the planning progress this far and simply tying up all the loose ends to make this showcase truly a great one.

Have a great weekend and try and stay warm through this (sad) winter weather!

UC Davis and Mickey Mouse a Good Pair in Food Expo

Friday December 17, 2010

Five UC Davis students came out on top this past week at this year's Institute of Food Technologists meeting and food expo in Chicago, Illinois. With the help of its great sponsor Disney, this year's event was able to observe some great snack ideas for children under the age of 12. The team of five UC Davis students: Chereen Leong, Joesph Alexandrouj, Anna Coroselli, Christina Ramsay, and Robert Schwarz, will have a chance to have their creation-- Mickey's Pot Pies-- sold in grocery stores around the nation. Complete with a blend of fruits and vegetables in a 100 % white whole-wheat crust, Mickey Pot Pies maybe in your local grocery stores soon-- so keep a look out!

Congratulations to the team again on a job well done! Go Ags!

Out with the Old, In with the New!

Friday September 10, 2010

If you haven't had a chance to look already, we've released our new website to the public! With a fresh new design and simpler navigation features, you should be able to explore all of our great facilities, services, and more easier and faster. Although the design has changed, we are still providing you with all of the great attributes UC Davis has to offer. Take a look at our new website at http://events.ucdavis.edu today!

Thursdays: Your Day to Share!

Thursday September 2, 2010

On Thursdays, we would like to invite all of you to share with us your great event planning experiences or tip! Whether that experience or tip is with CES as your event management team or not, we think it is important to share exciting stories or ideas in our industry. In the event planning industry, we are constantly looking for the next best thing, and the most efficient ways to run an event. Although we may be experts in our field, it is still important to have open communication with those in the community for them to share their concerns and ideas that can help us as your one stop shop solution in Northern California. So share with us today! We're interested to see what your ideas are!

Our Services

Here at UC Davis Conference and Event Services, we pride ourselves in bringing you the best services we can offer. From Registration to helping you find the best caterer for your event, we're here for you. When you book with UC Davis CES, you are investing in a complete event coordination package that will plan and execute your event with professionalism. From our great academics, stunning facilities, and excellent event coordination, UC Davis is the place for you to hold your event. UC Davis Conference and Event Services: "Everything you need is already here."

Have Your Wedding at UC Davis

Friday June 11, 2010

Did you know that you can have your wedding at UC Davis? Well if you didn't know, now you do! UC Davis is not just one of California's premier meeting places for academic event and conferences, but is also a great place for you and your loved one to tie the knot. With a variety of outdoor facilities such as the: Putah Creek Lodge, Shields Grove Gazebo, or Good Life Garden, you can have a beautiful wedding.

To start planning your wedding at UC Davis there are no special requirements. Just as if you were planning a conference or event, call and event planner today and they can get you started on an event that will be one of your prized memories. Remember when planning with UC Davis, everything you need is already here.

E-Waste: UC Davis's R4 Department Fighting Against Electronic Waste

Friday April 30, 2010

Did you know that it is illegal to throw away batteries and cell phones? Well, now you do! UC Davis's R4 department is fighting against electronic waste, and is doing so by placing multibin all over UC Davis. There are a total of 10 multibins strategically located throughout campus that provide a convenient way for people to dispose of their old electronic products. Currently, the R4 multibins support: CD's, Inkjet cartridges, electronic devices, non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries. Although it may seem easy to merely throw away electronic appliances or peripherals into the dumpster, it is just as easy to recycle them in the specific multibin container. So the next time you break your mp3 player, or decided you don't want an old CD anymore, make sure to find the closest multibin on campus or located in your community to handle your waste responsibly. Remember that in our fight to make the world a greener place, every little bit helps!

We want your feedback!

Hello all! Hope you all are enjoying the beginning of what looks to be a beautiful spring! At Conference and Event Services we are always looking for ways to improve our communication with you and we would like to ask you all out there what you would like to see us talk about more? What news do you want to hear? What specifically about our department do you want to know? As our clients, we want to know the best ways and best media to connect with you on. Please email aklong@ucdavis.edu with your thoughts and comments and we'll work to make our connection with all of you out there the best it can be. Thanks!

CES Marketing Team

Welcome the Hyatt UC Davis Hotel

Friday March 19, 2010

We would like to welcome our newest facility on campus, the Hyatt UC Davis Hotel! If you haven't noticed, there was a lot of construction going by the Robert Mondavi Center on campus, and now it is finally compelete. The Hyatt UC Davis Hotel will have all of the luxuries of any Hyatt hotel including: complimentary hotel-wide Wi-Fi Internet access, complimentary continental breakfast buffet, 24-hour made-to-order menu items and pre-packaged snacks, speciality espresso coffee drinks, self-served check-in/ check-out kiosks, complimentary 24-hour Stay Fit® fitness center with Life Fitness® cardio equipment, and outdoor pool.

Event planners at UC Davis will be previewing the hotel this week and UC Davis Conference and Event Services would encourage all of our clients out there to think Hyatt UC Davis when planning your next over night stay in Davis. With all of its great amenities and being directly on campus, you'll have easy access to all you need around you. Remember when planning with us here at UC Davis, everything you need is already here.

Welcome Katrina Evans

Friday March 12, 2010

The Conference and Event Services Marketing team would like to welcome Katrina Evans to the team as our new Marketing Manager! Katrina is an alumna of UC Santa Cruz and graduate with a degree in Sociology and Journalism. Starting to work for UC Davis in 2006 in our department as a Registration Coordinator and she soon moved into an Event Coordinator position in 2008. Now as the Marketing Manager, she will supervise all marketing interns and will work side by side with our director on all marketing campaigns.

If she's not relaxing with her husband and two cats, Katrina enjoys shopping, reading, planning weddings and organizing her closet. If you're ever up visiting the office don't be forget to say hello and welcome Katrina!

A Thank You From CES!

Thursday February, 18 2010

To everyone out there that attending the Plan Green Conference and Event Planners Exchange Tradeshow, we'd like to give you a big thank you! Because of you all, we are able to have this event every year, and we'd like to thank you for all your participation and feedback. To all of the vendors and caterers, we know these are tough economic times, and for you to come out after such a touch year really shows your appreciation for this event. For all those event planners that attended, we'd like to thank you for coming out to listen to our speakers and find vendors and caterers for your future conference or events. Please if you all have any feedback, please email aklong@ucdavis.edu to share your experience, and thanks again for attending!

Plan Green and EPE Tradeshow

Friday February 12, 2010

Hello everyone! This is just a friendly reminder that the 2nd annual Plan Green Conference and the 13th annual Event Planners Exchange (EPE) Vendor and Caterer Tradeshow will be this upcoming Tuesday, February 16. We are excited for yet another year for these two great events and expect a lot of great vendors, caterers, and event planners to be in attendance. We would also like to thank our sponsors: Gaia Hotel, UC Davis Transportation and Parking Services, and Screaming Squeegee. These three sponsors have given some great giveaways for the Plan Green Conference, so please say thank you when you see them at the EPE Tradeshow! So, until Tuesday, see you all at the conference and the tradeshow! Have a safe and relaxing three day weekend!

What Are You Doing After Your Conference?

Friday February 5th, 2010

Have time in between your conference or event? Or do you want to stick around in Davis after your event? Visit one of UC Davis's many on campus attractions! From the California Raptor Center to the Gorman Art Museum, or the Bohart Entomology Museum, there is something for you to see right on our beautiful. As we've said before, "everything you need is here," and we weren't just talking about event coordination and event management, there's things for you and your colleagues to do while you're not cooped up in a room listening to speakers or busy thinking about the direction of your company's sales plan. We want you to be able to relax and actually discover and see things you wouldn't be able to see anywhere else, and what a better way to do that than on a University of Calfornia campus? So the next time you book an event or conference with us, ask about the on campus attractions we have to offer, there's something for everyone!

You Need Athletic Facilities? We Have Those Too.

Friday January 29, 2010

With many of our athletic teams being NCAA Division I, it is only right that we have great facilities to match our team's great performances. From Aggie Football to Women's Water Polo, Men's Basketball to Women's Lacrosse, there is a facility that matches the caliber of these great young men and women.

Aggie Stadium, UC Davis's newest athletic facility, seats 11,000 spectators and is one of the premier stadiums in the Sacramento Valley. The Schaal Aquatic Center, with up to a 24 swimming lane capacity, once again providing the Sacramento Valley with another great athletic facility. So what does that mean for all you athletic event planners out there? Well, this means that our great facilities are here for you to use as well! Not only are these facilities here for your great UC Davis Aggie Athletics, but for your potential athletic events!

"Hosting youth sporting events on college campuses is a natural fit. The facilities are at your fingertips all within close proximity, dorms and dining facilities are added bonuses, and there's a strong base of event volunteers to be found in the student body. UC Davis is a beautiful setting for such events and the Campus Events and Visitor Services are a friendly and reliable group to work with." -Amanda Stokes, Sports Manager, Amateur Athletic Union

As Amanda said, "hosting youth sporting events on college campuses is a natural fit," so why look any further than UC Davis? With everything from the athletic facility that you need, to over night accomodation and dining facilities, we're you're one stop shop as an event planner. If you're interested in having an athletic event at UC Davis please call an event coordinator today! And remember: Everything you need is already here.

Have Your Special Event With Us!

Friday January 22, 2010

Interested in having a special event in Davis? Why not choose UC Davis as your one stop shop for your special event! With a variety of facilities and services, we can not only coordinate great conferences, but special celebrations as well. Many people have chose UC Davis as their place to have their wedding, award ceremony, or retirement parties. And there is no reason to be an alum of UC Davis either! Having your special event at UC Davis is just another way to become part of the Aggie family.

So the next time you are thinking about having a special event in the Sacramento Valley area, make sure to think UC Davis. We're here to help you make your event a success, and with everything you need already here, it's sure to be an event you'll truly remember!

One Stop Shop!

Tuesday January 12, 2010

When planning an event at UC Davis you are only going to have to make one stop to make sure your event is a success. We are an Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International certified one stop shop, and pride ourselves in delivering you convenient services at a university that has a variety of event planning options.

"The ACCED-I CCEP is designed to elevate professional standards, evaluate individual performance and to recognize those who have reached a very high level of achievement in conference and events management."

The ACCED-I has granted us their prestigious certification and we take it upon ourselves to maintain that high level of expectancy. As an event planner you will always have a lot on your plate, and as your event coordination team we need to alleviate some of that stress. With our one stop shop service, you won't have to worry about communicating with multiple departments on campus, or trying to find the right person to talk with about a certain situation--all you have to do is talk with us and we'll take care of it. You need audio/visual services? We'll take care of that. You need a list of approved caterers? We'll give you that list. Alcohol permits? We have those too. All you need to do as an event planner is present us with your plan, and we'll walk with you down the path toward a successful event!

So remember, UC Davis is your one stop shop university that can provide you services conveniently. You won't have to go the extra mile in order to have an event on our campus because we have everything you already need. So plan with UC Davis today, everything you need is already here.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone! UC Davis Conference and Event Services would like to extend a very happy new year to you and best wishes to all of your future endeavors in the new decade we have finally reached! 2009 came and went, and it is now time for a new year packed with great services and event coordination from us once again! Please pay close attention to our facebook and twitter pages for frequent updates on facilities, upcoming events, and other activities going on in the community. In 2010, we are planning to do more giveaways and contests in order to give you, our clients, something to look forward to each an every week. We'd also like to thank all of you that have joined our Facebook page, and if you haven't please do! UC Davis Conference and Event Services. Once again happy new year and we'll be seeing all of you around!

Our New Facebook Fan Page!

Don't know if any of you have heard, but we have a new facebook fan page! This page will be used to communicate with all of you out there on facebook about our great facilities and services we have on campus, as well as events that will be held on campus. We invite all of you to become a fan of us on facebook and enough all of the great news and giveaways that we will be doing regularly! Hope to see you on the fan page and make sure to tell invite your friends!

Students May Be Leaving, But We're Still Here!

Monday December 7, 2009

Today may mark the first day of finals here at UC Davis for students, but at the end of the week, and until a couple days before Christmas, we'll be here! Many folks may think that the university is closed when classes are not in session, but that's not the case! Many departments are running and Conferences and Event Services is one of those departments that is still here to help you with all of your event management needs. Same business hours, same location, same great service. Also, don't forget you can find a lot of information on facilities and services over the winter holidays on Events.ucdavis.edu! Happy Holidays everyone!