University Marketing and Communications
Buena Vista University Marketing & Communications presents BVU to a variety of audiences through publications, advertisements, websites, feature stories, and more. Our goal is to showcase the University as a strong rural institution, while sharing our story.
Branded Assets & Resources
Email Signature
Firstname Lastname
Job Title | Department
office: 712.749.xxxx | mobile: xxx.xxx.xxxx
610 West 4th St., Storm Lake, Iowa 50588
bvu.edu
Business Cards
The University has business cards printed on the last Wednesday of each month in order to achieve bulk pricing. Based on the quantity ordered by BVU each month, the pricing may alter slightly. Order here.
Name Tags
Name tags can be ordered through the Business Office.
Letterheads & Envelopes
University letterhead and envelopes are available for purchase in Mail & Printing. For personalized letterhead and envelopes, please submit UMC's Project Request below. Large quantities of #10 envelopes can be ordered here and are printed once a month. Download digital letterhead files:
PowerPoint Template
Digital Signage Template
PPT Digital Signage Template.pptx
BVU Stock Images
For branded imagery, please visit bvu.edu/flickr, bvu.edu/athleticsflickr, and bvu.edu/alumniflickr.
Written Style Guide
Campus Announcements
BVUNews
BVUNews, an internal e-newsletter shared every Monday and is a compilation of Calendar Events and General Announcements submitted by the BVU community. Submit your items.
BVU Event Calendar
Promote your upcoming event. Calendar submissions are published to the website calendar, campus digital signage, and the BVUNews e-newsletter. Submit your calendar event.
BVU Achievements
Celebrate the accomplishment of our students, faculty, and staff in our achievements e-newsletter sent quarterly. Submit your achievement here.
Marketing & Design Projects
Canva
For basic graphic design needs such as flyers, social media graphics, email headers, etc., you can utilize BVU's Canva account which allows you to create your own graphics using branded templates. The submission deadline is Monday and Thursday at 8 a.m. each week. Canva login information can be found here. Instructions for Canva:
Project Request
For additional projects, please fill out UMC's Project Request. The Project Request can be used for, but is not limited to, the following.
- Print pieces
- Digital media/marketing campaigns
- Website needs
- Photography
- Promotional items
- Mass communication
- Internal and external communications
- Asset reservations: Buford, BVU's mascot; backdrops including step & repeat and lake views; Photoboxx, photo printer; and branded retractable banners. View UMC Assets.
Media Contact
Megan Ogren
Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
ogrenm@bvu.edu
712.749.2649
Additional Needs
Faculty and Staff Website Bios
To submit a new bio, or update a current one, please use the following links: