by Leah Hansen

Iteration Station

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Imagine a client came to you and said, "We need 3 logos for a campaign that is launching in 3 weeks. GO!" How would you even begin to get started? That is a question that graphic designers have to ask themselves daily. Starting from a blank…
by Edwin Hammond

Keeping It Real – How To Be Authentic With Your Video

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When it comes to connecting with your audience, you gotta keep it real. One of the most important aspects of storytelling is authenticity. With the videos we create, our goal is to tell a compelling story that connects with and engages our audience.…
by Amanda Qubty

Hop Into the Minds of Those Crazy Creatives in DARCOMM

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Adobe MAX is Adobe’s annual creative conference, and it’s a designer’s playground full of learning, networking and incredible inspiration. This year, the conference is taking place October 20-22. It’s going 100% virtual, and even better…it’s…
by Tyler Daniels

Break Out the Popcorn: Where Can I Find that DAR Video Again?

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Never has DAR’s value of innovation been more important or evident than 2020. Our team has worked tirelessly to find new ways to effectively engage our alumni and donors at a distance, and video has been a key part of these efforts. That…
Hands Coming Together
by Michelle Carter

Meet the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Work Group

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We are pleased to announce that the following representatives have been selected to serve as members of DAR’s first ever Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Work Group. Elizabeth Kozak, Regional Programs Kathy Ortstadt, Terry College…
by Jessica DeAngelis

Using your brand to tell your story

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A little over five years ago, UGA underwent a brand restructure. The idea was to create a distinctive look, feel, and voice—one that people will immediately recognize as the University of Georgia. As designers, having clear and defined guidelines…
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by Danielle Bezila

Recap of successful 40 Under 40 Announcement

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After the Alumni Events, Alumni Outreach and DARCOMM teams spent many months planning, pivoting and promoting, we were ecstatic to see the outstanding results from the 40 Under 40 Class of 2020 announcement on July 17, 2020. Before announcement…
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by Frances Beusse

5 Things to Ask Yourself before Hosting a Virtual Event while WFH

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As a division, we have quickly pivoted to hosting online events, meetings and programs. Alumni Relations has hosted a few online events since working from home and, while this list isn’t exhaustive, here are a few questions we recommend you…
Mom and Babies
by Emily Munnell

Fellow DAR Colleagues Survival Tips for Working Remotely

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Everyone’s challenges are a bit different and everyone approaches things in their own way, and that’s okay. But we can also learn from each other. You never know who out there needs to hear the advice you have to offer or will be comforted…
Staff Meeting Rut
by Katie DeGenova

Overcoming the Staff Meeting Rut

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Have you ever sat in a weekly staff meeting, listening to a colleague read their to-do list, wondering what you should fix for dinner? Or, worse, have you ever LED a staff meeting and witnessed someone falling asleep? I have. A few months…