University Relations
www.UMCrookston.edu/relations
urUMC@umn.edu
218-281-8438

University Relations is authorized by the Board of Regents to establish and promote graphic standards. Contact the department when you need:

• Answers to questions about graphic standards.
• Approval to use a University logo.
• Approval to use the Regents seal.

Also, contact University Relations if you have feedback on the graphic standards.

Online Resources

• University of Minnesota, Crookston Graphic Standards
  Bookmark this Web site, which has the most recent updates to the University's graphic standards.
• Images Library
  Use this site to download University-approved versions of the wordmark, block M and Golden Eagle. The Images Library is password-protected; contact University Relations if you need assistance. Vendors may request access through their project contact at the University.
• PowerPoint Templates
• Fax Form Template
• "Invent Yourself" recruitment style guidelines (UMC)
• Driven to Discover Guidelines (U of M)
  • "We are all search engines" Guidelines

E-mail Newsletters
To find guidelines and best practices when creating e-mail newsletters, contact the e-communications unit of the Office of University Relations.

Signs, Graphics, Banners, Table Cloths and Decals
Access the University's sign standards, order a large banner or sign or request installation of signage by visiting with Publications Editor John Zak: http://www.umcrookston.edu/relations/contact.htm.

Writing and Editing Guidelines
To ensure consistency in representing the University of Minnesota, Crookston, while allowing flexibility to promote individual sub-brands, the guidelines posted online at http://www.umcrookston.edu/relations/writingstyleguide.htm should be followed.

A comprehensive U of M style guide is online at www1.umn.edu/urelate/style/index.html.

Online Resources for Communicators

University of Minnesota Graphic Standards
www.umn.edu/brand
This manual has the most recent updates to the University's graphic standards.

University of Minnesota Style Manual
www.umn.edu/urelate/style
The University's style manual is a resource for style standards such as word usage, grammar and punctuation, academic terminology and preparing copy for layout.