Berkeley

• Setting event goals and objectives
• Calendaring dates
• Using checklists and timelines
• Selecting sites on- and off-campus
• Understanding food and beverage options
• Ordering audiovisual services
• Arranging parking and transportation services
• Working with physical plant (custodial, electrical, recycling)
• Exploring entertainment options
• Promoting your event with invitations, media relations, posters, mailings, websites, etc.
• Understanding campus policies
• Creating staffing flows
• Writing briefing memos
• Understanding academic traditions
• Using proper protocol
• Ensuring appropriate accessibility and accommodations
• Evaluating your event
• And much, much more!

The speakers are experienced event planners from the University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) External Relations team and ASUC Event Services. Many campus units will also have presentations on how best to work with them to plan successfully!

Casual business attire is appropriate. Please note that room temperatures can vary so we recommend dressing in layers.