CES Marketing Team to Attend Another Bridal Showcase

Thursday April 7, 2011

Director Lina Layiktez and Marketing Manager Katrina Evans will be participating in this year's A Bridal Faire here in Davis, California on Saturday April 23, 2011. Both Lina and Katrina are excited to participate in a local tradeshow that will allow them to promote the great Special Event and Wedding spaces UC Davis has to offer on campus. If you're interested in seeing the spaces yourself, feel free to view the Special Events page on our website or contact kdevans@ucdavis.edu to set up your own personal guided tour.

If you're interested in participating please view the flyer above or call (530) 757-5626 for more information.

2011 GMIC Sustainable Meetings Conference

February 24, 2011

Earlier this week Conference and Event Services team members Ana Kitchen and Lina Layiktez traveled to Portland, Oregon to attend the 2011 GMIC Sustainable Meetings Conference. This event provided Ana and Lina with the knowledge to come back and put some insightful idea to work at UC Davis.

This year's GMIC Sustainable Meetings Conference featured a group of great speakers! The presentations by Richard Aaron from BizBash Media, Scott Hamlin from Looptworks, and Steven Ward from Doubletree Hotel Portland. These three speakers were able to hit three topics that were a must share for all our event planner out there!

Richard Aaron was able to talk about BizBash and about the trends and ideas that progressive event planners and designers are adopting in the planning of their projects. This segment was able to incorporate how decor, lighting, displays, floral and food have been renewed to fit into the green landscape. Here at UC Davis, we're always trying to make sure we're protecting the environment at our events, and after hearing Mr. Aaron's discussion on these ideas, we will be looking to implement some of the plans for decor, lighting, floral, and all the other event planning trends out there.

Scott Hamlin from Looptworks talked about how they up cycle pre-consumer excess materials into clothing and accessories for the urban/outdoor enthusiast. Mr. Hamlin focused on how being sustainable isn't just about recycling, but about reusing as well. It is important to remember that although we may not enjoy a certain product anymore, this doesn't mean that it isn't reusable. By reusing, we are able to reduce our waste significantly and spread the joy of our old materials that we no longer find useful for ourselves.

Last but not least, Ana and Lina attended the talk by Double Tree Portland Executive Chef Steven Ward. With a philosophy like F.L.O.S.S. (fresh, local, organic, seasonal, and sustainable), it was clear to see that even in the kitchen, professionals are looking for ways to help out the environment. By building relationships with local farmers, ranchers, and organic producers, Mr. Ward is able to build long last relationships in the community, and reduce waste by buying local; ultimately cutting down on carbon emissions, pesticides, and other hazardous materials found in our food.

After this great trip to Portland, OR, Ana and Lina have come back to the department with new and fresh ideas to spread to all of you great event planners out there! Being green is important to us, and we know it is important to all you readers out there as well. Keep an eye on our Blog and Facebook for more posts on great conferences we've attended and the latest tips and practices in the sustainability community. Plan Green!

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."

Summer Time at UC Davis

Friday July 16, 2010

The sun is out, it's hot, and folks are enjoying the beautiful warm nights in Davis. Where are you thinking about your event this summer? Look no further than UC Davis! With our numerous outdoor facilities and complete list of services, UC Davis is the an excellent choice for your summer event. Choose from Putah Creek Lodge, the Arboretum, Good Life Garden, or many more excellent facilities. Call and event planner today for more information, and remember when your choose UC Davis: everything you need is already here

Hyatt Place at UC Davis

Monday June 1, 2010

Did you know that there's a hotel right on campus? The Hyatt Place UC Davis was added to all of the other great facilities on campus and is now available for you to stay in! The Hyatt Place UC Davis has all of the great qualities of any Hyatt Place, and also provides you quick and easy access to any of the many meeting places you can choose from while having your event or conference here at UC Davis. With great highlights such as: complimentary hotel Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, 24-hour made-to-order menu items and pre-packaged snacks, specialty espresso drinks, complimentary newspaper, complimentary parking, and MORE. If you have any questions or would like to make a reservation, you can visit the HYATT PLACE UCDAVIS website or call and talk with an event coordinator today!

Davis: A Place for You and Your Bike

May 14, 2010

Did you know that Davis is one of the most bike-friendly places in the world? With its population of 65,000, Davis brings a small town atmosphere that is safe for those of all ages whom are traveling by bike . According to Virgin Vacations, Davis "was one of the first cities in the U.S. to actively start planning for and incorporating the bicycle into its transportation infrastructure." This shows not only the cities dedication to its community and the variety of ways folks transport, but also caring about the environment as well.

When choosing UC Davis for your conference or event, you will be choosing a place that will make you feel at home and comfortable. From the numerous facilities that are a walk or bike ride away, choosing UC Davis will be a worthy choice. We invite everyone to look at our website, or call an event coordinator today in order to see how you can make your event a great one at UC Davis. Happy bike riding!

Green your event's print materials with the help of Repro Graphics

Here at Conference and Event Services, we love finding new ways to make event planning environmentally friendly in all ways possible. With the help of Repro Graphics, UC Davis' printing service, you can make invitations, posters and other printed material earth friendly. Repro Graphics is certified by both the Forestry Stewardship council and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative -- long story short, Repro Graphics offers paper choices from responsibly-managed forests because of these certifications!

Repro Graphics recycles toner and ink cartridges along with print production paper trimmings. Alternative paper choices with papers made from bamboo, sugarcane, stone, and plastic, along with ink made from veggies, not chemicals, can help you make your event more green friendly.

What steps have you taken to make your events environmentally friendly?