Communications -- Publications
Emerging, the College of Design magazine, is currently published in November and May.
Contact: Laura Weber, l-webe@umn.edu
We solicit alumni news items for Emerging. Please let us know about new jobs, promotions, awards, publications, exhibitions, and other newsworthy activities. Photographs and artwork are welcome. cdescomm@umn.edu
CDes MEMO is the college's news blog. Podcasts of recent public lectures are also available here.
Contact: Michael Fraase, mfraase@umn.edu
The College of Design Communications Office can provide concept development and planning (determining audience, most effective vehicle for the message, desired outcome, distribution). When requesting our services for print pieces, please allow at least six weeks lead time from the day of the request to having the finished product in hand. Contact Laura Weber, 625-6566 or l-webe@umn.edu.
Publications Checklist
Key statements and logos must be included in certain University communications. These indicate we're in compliance with various federal, state and University policies. They explain our commitment to values such as equal opportunity and equal access.
Note: The University's Web templates have all required elements built into their design.
Required for All Publications (in addition to the University and college wordmarks):
Equal opportunity statement
Include one of these official versions in all publications.
Short Form (posters and other formats when space is limited)
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Medium Form (job postings and most other publications)
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.
Long Form (bulletins, catalogs, employee handbooks, and application forms)
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.
Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, University of Minnesota, 419 Morrill Hall, 100 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455, 612-624-9547, eoaa@umn.edu. Web site at www.eoaffact.umn.edu.
Disability Access Statement
Include one of the official versions below in all publications and event materials. Include the name and address of a contact who will handle requests and serve as the link to the Disability Services office. For disability accommodations, call 612-626-1333 or e-mail ds@umn.edu. Call 612-625-1666 for document conversion.
Form for Conferences, Events and Activities
To request disability accommodations, please contact [name, department, address, phone number].
Form for Publications
This publication/material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to [name, department, address, phone number].
Recycling Statement
Include the recycled symbol and a recycling information statement indicating the appropriate postconsumer waste content of your paper on all publications. (Contact your printer to verify the postconsumer waste content.)
Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with at least 10 percent postconsumer material.
Download the recycled symbol from the Images Library (log on required).
The College of Design is committed to using 100 percent postconsumer fibre paper whenever possible. For information and advice on paper choices, contact Jeanne Schacht, schac006@umn.edu.
The University is subject to the Minnesota Waste Management Act, which says that whenever possible our publications should use:
- Uncoated office and printing paper.
- Recycled paper that contains at least 10 percent postconsumer material by weight, has not been dyed with colors (excluding pastels) and was manufactured using little or no chlorine bleach or chlorine derivatives.
- No more than two colored inks, standard or processed, except in formats where additional colors are necessary to convey meaning.
- Reusable binding materials or staples (use of glue is discouraged).
- Soy-based inks.
- Both sides of paper where commonly accepted publishing practices allow for it.
Resources
College of Design "dots" (interim college mark)
They are also available on UMN Active Directory: CDES$ > COMM > OUTBOX > Logos.
If you do not have access to Active Directory, or need assistance obtaining the college mark, contact Jeanne Schacht, schac006@umn.edu.
Images Library
Central source for University logos and photos, including the University's workmark, block M, and Goldy logos
University Graphic Standards
Guidelines for using the University wordmark, logos, color, and type
University Style Manual
Publications policies, writing and editing usage in print and Web publications
Driven to Discover Brand Guidelines
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