Print materials
University Communications staff in the Publications Office and News Bureau work with departments across campus to create printed materials promoting their programs and activities. (See specific types of print projects and whom to contact for assistance.) Our writers and artists can help with message and design, and we can help coordinate photography for your project.
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Start planning early if you would like materials prepared by a specific date. Writers and artists are busy with numerous projects at all times and need lead time when taking on new projects. (See University Communications services availability information.)
Writers need one to three weeks to work on copy, and artists typically need two to eight weeks for design. The complexity of your project (colors, original photos/artwork, etc.) will influence the time needed to complete the design process. If the project requires original photography, add two to three weeks to arrange for photo shoots.
Your materials can be printed using on- or off-campus printing services. For off-campus printing, allow two to six weeks (depending on the complexity of the project). For on-campus printing of one- or two-color projects, plan for one to two weeks.
For all print materials, there is no charge for writing and design services, but your office or department will pay the cost to publish the ad or print the materials. You also pay the cost of any original photography.
See the Printed Materials Planning Guide for sample project timelines.
University Communications assists the campus community with the following types of print projects:
Newspaper and magazine ads: University Communications can help you place your ad in appropriate publications, craft your message, negotiate advertising costs and design an ad that will catch the attention of readers. To get started, contact Liz Wolf Green.
Billboards, kiosks: University Communications can help you coordinate the purchase of billboard or kiosk space, craft your message and create a design. To get started, contact Liz Wolf Green.
Posters: University Communications has worked with many athletic teams and organizations to create posters. We'll help you come up with a theme and a look, and we can coordinate photography. To get started, contact Mari Jo Janke.
Brochures: University Communications can help you create attractive, informative brochures to highlight programs, events and activities. To get started, contact Liz Wolf Green.
Newsletters: University Communications edits and creates design templates for alumni newsletters published by university departments and programs, and offers limited design assistance for other newsletters. To get started, contact Mari Jo Janke.
Campus environmental graphics: University Communications advises campus departments, offices and units and/or provides design services for the creation of banners, posters for campus kiosks, signs and other types of campus displays. To get started, contact Mari Jo Janke.
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