CSC 360 June 2023 — See you in Orlando for #CSCUNITE23!
Date postedMay 28, 2023
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| It's time for #CSCUNITE23! The 2023 CSC Unite convention is just days way and we cannot wait to see many of you June 11-14 at the World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando. Below are important details to help you make the most of your convention experience. This annual event is the premier in-person opportunity for learning, networking and fun, alongside communications and creative colleagues from across NACDA will leave you energized. If it's your first time, lean on others as there is always a friendly face ready to help. Know that it's not possible to attend everything, and that's okay. Download the mobile app, personalize a schedule that is perfect you and make the most of your time in Orlando! Read: * #CSCUNITE23: Know Before You Go, from an intern's perspective * Past grant winner's reflect on convention experience * Click here for more Know Before You Go columns | ||
| 24388Official CSC branded gear is now available! Order online by June 28 at CSCommunicators.com/gear. Production and delivery on all orders will begin after the store has closed on June 28. #CSCUNITE23 attendees who have a complete and updated CSC Member Profile will receive a $15 online store coupon at the registration desk in Orlando. Please take two minutes to log in and update your personal profile at this link. Completing your profile allows us to better provide the information relevant to you. | ||
| 24421 | Download the mobile app - the most important resource to navigate the week Available now on iPhone and Android, the mobile app is your best source for the most up-to-date information. Registered attendees will receive an email invitation. Or, to get the app, follow these instructions: 1. Download CSC Unite from your App Store / Google Play Store. 2. Once downloaded, search for the event — #CSCUNITE23 — from within CSC Unite App and download the event. 3. Login with your registered first name, last name and email address to access personalized features. Enter the 6 digit verification code which you will receive via the email address you used to register for the convention. Registered CSC Unite attendees have full access to the #CSCUNITE23 mobile app available on iPhone and Android. Non-CSC Unite registrants can download the app to view the schedule, but cannot log in to access personalized features. If you are registered for the convention and are not able to log-in to the mobile app on iPhone or Android, email beau@cscommunicators.com for assistance. | |
| 24378 | Let others know you're coming — or speaking — with a personalized social media graphic, courtesy of Gipper Attending or speaking at #CSCUNITE23 in Orlando? Promote your attendance and sessions on social! To create your custom graphic from Gipper, follow these 3 easy steps! 1. Create a free Gipper account here 2. Update the template with your information, or access at CSCommunicators.com/seeyouthere 3. Download and share to your social media with the hashtag #CSCUNITE23 | |
| Personalize your schedule before you leave for Orlando | The CSC Unite mobile app is your best friend. Download it now and browse through the schedule. Click the "+" next to the sessions you're considering to add to "My Schedule." Here are some can't-miss events: * Kickoff Featured Session: The value of intentional career building to increase your influence (Sunday @12:45 PM) * CSC Exhibit Hall (Sunday-Tuesday, see app for hours) * Communicators' Carousel - reimagined Job Seekers session (Sunday @ 2:30 PM) * Fast forward: Speed networking (Sunday @ 4 PM) * Diversity & Inclusion - It's more than you think (conversation circles on Sunday @ 3 PM) (town hall on Tuesday @ 2:30 PM) * #CSCUNITE23 Welcome Reception (Sunday @ 5 PM) and Joint Reception with Women Leaders, CSC and N4A (Sunday @ 7 PM) * CSC 5K Fun Run / 2-Mile Walk (Monday @ 6:30 AM) * Divisional Day (Monday) * All-Star Night of Honors, presented by ESPN (Monday @ 5 PM) * CSC/NACMA Mega Session – The Magic of Innovation (with the Orlando Magic) (Tuesday @ 9 AM) * CSC/N4A Mega Session – #AspireHigher: Women in Athletic Leadership (Tuesday @10 AM) * Academic All-America Hall of Fame® Induction Celebration Luncheon (Tuesday @ 11:45 AM) * Featured Speaker: Jen Sabatelle, CBS Sports Executive VP of Communications (Tuesday @ 2 PM) * CSC/ICLA Mega Session – Strengthening your brand story: Make it personal (Tuesday @ 3 PM) * NACDA Featured Speaker: Charlie Baker, NCAA President (Tuesday @ 4 PM) * CSC night in the NACDA Exhibit Hall (Tuesday from 5-8 PM) * Writing more power content to enhance your storytelling (Wednesday @ 9 AM) * Working with coaches: What should these partnerships look like? (Wednesday @ 10 AM) * CSC Special Awards Luncheon (Wednesday @ 11:30 AM) * Plus, 16 Educational Lounge sessions on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday featuring experts on Adobe software, visual storytelling, graphic design, statistics, writing, productivity and more. | |
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| Getting to the World Center Marriott | The World Center Marriott is located at 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821. Click the links for more information on local ground travel and parking. * Ground travel from Orlando International Airport (MCO) * On-site parking at the World Center Marriott, Marriott Village (Courtyard, Fairfield, SpringHill) and Caribe Royale. Vouchers for 50% off World Center parking are available at the CSC registration desk on-site for daily commuters. * Free shuttle service will be provided between the World Center Marriott, the Marriott Village and the Caribe Royale. | |
| Hotel rooms | Standard check-in at the World Center Marriott is 4 PM, with check-out at 11 AM. The resort fee of $42 at the World Center is automatically waived for all attendees so any attendee would need to opt-in for access to those services. The resort fee includes the following: * Enhanced in-room wireless internet * Daily admission to River Falls Water Park for 4 guests * Daily scheduled shuttle service to Disney Parks for 4 guests * Nightly scheduled shuttle service to Disney Springs for 4 guests * A bucket of golf balls and use of rental clubs at driving range daily for 4 guests * 15% discount off retail rates for greens fees (excludes merchandise) There are no resort fees at any of the Marriott Village properties. At the Caribe Royale, the resort fee is included in the room rate. For more details, see the FAQ. Room availability: Rooms at all properties are sold out in CSC and NACDA room blocks. Through NACDA, additional rooms are available at the two hotels below. Please note, while these two options are located within close proximity to the Orlando World Center Marriott, transportation will not be provided to these two properties. * Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark Hotel by IHG. This hotel is the former Nickelodeon hotel, located within walking distance of the Orlando World Center Marriott * Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center | |
| CSC registration | Upon arrival, check-in at the #CSCUNITE23 Palms Registration Desk to receive your name badge. Gifts, including a $15 coupon to the CSC Official Online Store, will be available to all attendees who have completed update their CSC Member Profile. Please take two minutes to log in and update your personal profile at this link. Completing your profile allows us to better provide you the information relevant to you. Registration desk hours are: * Sunday, June 11: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM * Monday, June 12: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM * Tuesday, June 13: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM * Wednesday, June 14: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | |
| On-site dining options | Multiple restaurant options are available on the World Center property. New this year will be the addition of food trucks for all attendees. Included in the food trucks is One Way Coffee which will open at 7 AM Monday-Wednesday and be available into mid-afternoon. Five additional lunch food trucks will open at 10 AM. More details are available here and in the mobile app. | |
| What to wear | Business casual business attire is suggested for all sessions and luncheons. This would include an open collared shirt or polo for men and slacks or a dress for women. What Is Business Casual Attire? (With Example and Tips) via indeed. | |
| CSC member work room | For the first time, a work room with tables and power will be available for attendees. This room will be available throughout the duration of the convention in the Key Biscayne room of the North Tower. | |
| 5K Fun Run / 2-Mile Walk | Open to all CSC and NACDA attendees, the annual 5K will take place Monday, June 12 at 6:30 AM. Race participants should meet at the Fairway Terrace at the Hawks Landing Golf Course. The route is an out-and-back along the golf course cart path. A table will be set up near registration on Sunday for those who would like to register on site. Cost is $25 for the in-person race. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Frontline Innovation Studios of Orlando. Register online here, or click here for more information. Thanks to partners Levy Recognition and Gipper for their support. | |
| This month's features | 21449 Jessica Poole's President's message Final presidential message: Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end President Jessica Poole shares her mixed emotions as her year as CSC president will come to a close during #CSCUNITE23 in Orlando. Click to read | |
| Celebrating CSC National Champions | Click here for an ongoing list of national champions from 2022-23. Since 2016, College Sports Communicators has honored athletics communications professionals of national championship teams through its National Champion Communicators program. The program recognizes athletics communicators and creatives whose teams win national championships across all collegiate divisions including NCAA Divisions I, II and III; NAIA, U Sports (Canada) and NJCAA national champions. Click here for more. |
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