THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CENTER FOR CONFERENCES

Testimonials

UICC was professional and on top of all aspects of the work from the start and througout the project. We are very particular and have planned a lot of meetings ourselves; they were able to listen to our needs and respond with excellent ideas and decisions.
UICC was exceptional on site. They utilized the hotel staff to our best advantage, were available but not hovering, and made sure the moving parts appeared to operate without effort.
We all look forward to working with you again.~Bonnie McIntosh, West Winds Education Policy, National Innovation Summit, New Mexico.

Working with the Center for Conferences makes planning a conference FUN. Really, they take all the hard, tedious work out of it and let you focus on the important stuff; the content and interacting with your colleagues. ~ Michelle Scherer, Associate Professor, College of Engineering

“At the Nonprofit Center we are enthusiastic about the outstanding service of the UICC in arranging and staffing meetings off campus as well as on campus.  Registration and other details are handled promptly, efficiently, effectively, and cordially. UICC makes friends for UI across the state and nation.” ~ Willard L. "Sandy" Boyd, Professor of Law and President Emeritus, University of Iowa Founder, The Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center

"Our partners at UICC have brought their singular gifts as event planners and coordinators to the Iowa Summer Writing Festival since its inception in 1987.  They are masters of the art of bringing people together." ~Amy Margolis, Director, Iowa Summer Writing Festival

“As we embarked upon the process of planning an inaugural Women’s Leadership Conference, targeting senior level professional women throughout the Midwest region, the services of the UICC were instrumental in realizing our lofty vision. The logistical support provided by UICC’s highly competent team was phenomenal and earned much deserved praise from our 450 conference attendees. We have already committed to retaining their service for subsequent events and recommend their talented staff and effective infrastructure to all campus constituencies requiring meeting planning support.” ~ Amy O’Deen, Senior Assistant Director, UIHC Administration

“After working with the UI Center for Conferences on two Women’s Leadership Conference events, I continue to be impressed with the overall experience of working with the UI Center for Conferences. From the development of the budget and timelines to the attention to critical details, the Center’s leadership and staff make the difference in turning meetings, presentations and meals into first rate, memorable occasions.” ~Diane Ramsey, Chairperson, Women’s Leadership Conference

“For 29 years we have depended on the services provided by The UI Center for Conferences (UICC) to deliver our Annual Summer School for Helping Professionals. These services include assistance with budgeting, workshop development, CEU approval and scheduling as well as exhibitors, public relations, and participant registration prior to Annual Summer School. While in session everything from continental breakfast to equipment and Certificates of Attendance are promptly and seamlessly coordinated. I attribute our on going success to UICC’s professional and personalized approach. They make us look good.”~ Dennis R. Maki, Ph.D., Director, Annual Summer School for Helping Professionals, College of Education

 “For the past number of years the Center for Conferences has consistently administered our summer conferences providing integrated registration/attendance records and tremendous cost savings.  Their services are comprehensive, sophisticated and efficient.” ~Gareth Smith, Event Planner, Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery

“For many years, the Obstetrics and Gynecology department of the Carver College of Medicine has held a fall postgraduate CME course coordinated by the University of Iowa Center for Conferences.  I became course director in 2005; my predecessor as director was Dr. Frank Zlatnik.    Both Dr. Zlatnik and I have worked with UICC each year in planning and executing the conference.   The staff at UICC are consummate professionals.  Their attention to the details has made our conference run like a well-oiled machine year after year.” ~ ~Marygrace Elson, MD, Clin Assoc Prof Ob/Gyn, Div Director Gen Ob/Gyn, Clinical Clerkship Director Ob/Gyn, University of Iowa Health Care

“I've worked twice with the UI Center for Conferences in the planning and implementation of the Nonfiction Writing Program's biennial NonfictioNOW Conference.  It's an understatement to state that they made me look good.  Innumerable attendees have remarked how well-organized the conference is and how, in fact, the conference is the best they have ever attended.  This impression is due in no small measure to the efforts of the Center for Conferences.  I wouldn't attempt the conference without their assistance.”~ Robin Hemley, Director, Nonfiction Writing Program

“A sincere word of thanks is warranted because of the excellent help and services you provided for our 2 day symposium “Structural and Functional Organization of the Synapse” in June 2007. Especially helpful was your accurate budget projections, your knowledge of fine details of things to be organized, and the independent manner in which you executed the necessary steps.” ~ Johannes Hell, Professor of Pharmacology

 “Since 2001, the UI Center for Conferences has coordinated our annual week long Refresher Course for the Family Physician we hold each spring. This is an extremely important event for the Department of Family Medicine that usually attracts around 140 physicians and physician extenders. I have found UICC staff to be extremely competent and approachable. I have valued our working relationship and look forward to continuing our relationship in future years.” ~ Pam Hoogerwerf, Course Co-Director, Refresher Course for the Family Physician

“We used the UICC to help us plan our regional college health meeting, and it was a great experience.  Planning and hosting such a big meeting can be stressful, but the UICC helped us at every step of the way.  The UICC staff is so professional and knowledgeable.  We are lucky to have them here on our campus, and I wouldn’t recommend planning a big meeting without them!” ~ Lisa James, Associate Director, University of Iowa Student Health Service

“The UI Center for Conferences did an incredible job organizing the resources needed to pull off a great conference. They were very flexible and innovative as things changed from the start of planning to the actual event.” ~Joe Brinson, Facilities Management, Administration

 “It was a pleasure working with the Center for Conferences. They showed remarkable patience and professionalism working with three unorganized organizers from across the country. In the end, the meeting ran smoothly and was a success thanks to the Center’s assistance.” ~ Andrew F. Russo, Professor and Director, Biosciences Program

“I have been a customer of the Center for Conferences and Institutes for nearly 30 years.  The Conference Center’s behind-the scenes and up-front services have always been the same for me– professional, timely, and extremely well organized.  They are a provider’s most valuable support when it comes to making sure an offering is well planned and implemented.  Why try to handle internally what they are already prepared to provide?   I highly recommend their professional staff and services for a successful event every step of the way.” ~Nancy Lathrop, Operations Coordinator, Continuing Education College of Nursing

“I have worked with the UICC over the past seven years in planning our annual conference.  They handle our conference as though it is the only one they are working on – although I know it’s not.  Not only do they take care of the preparation details associated with the meeting, they are onsite the day of the conference to be sure all goes well.  I could not do it without them.” ~ Nancy Ream, Administrative Assistant, Center for Biocatalysis & Bioprocessing

“I have been involved in conference planning for the University of Iowa for the past thirty years and during that time have partnered with the University of Iowa Center for Conferences time and time again. Without exception their friendly, professional staff has made the difference between a dream conference and a nightmare. I wouldn’t consider planning a conference without their assistance and have recommended them to many colleagues who have used their services with similar success.”~Gayle Nelson, M.S., RN Student Health Service

"I thought you were great! We couldn't have pulled off a conference of this magnitude without you."~Dan Fisher, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, NACCDO/PAN Conference

"The Center for Conferences took the stress away from planning a big conference. We are very grateful for their services."~Rebecca Whitaker, College of Engineering, GO! Girls STEM Research Day

"From planning through execution of the actual Iowa Women's Leadership Conference, we were confident that the staff of the University of Iowa Center for Conferences would help us deliver a first class evern and they more than delivered."~Diane Ramsey, Women's Leadership, Choosing to Lead

"It was, once again, a pleasure working with the UI Conference Center and Jo Dickins on our Iowa Municipal Management Institute. They consistently porvide top-notch service and unfailingly meet and exceed our expectations. They consistently maintain their focus on what they can do to assure that our conference is a success and that our attendees have an enjoyable and beneficial session."~Jeff Schott, Institute of Public Affairs, 21st IMMI, City Managers

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