Marketing and Communications

HERO's Marketing and Communications team promotes health and wellness initiatives across campus through clear, consistent, and evidence-based tactics to share information and connect students with services and resources. The team ensures all requirements are met as established by KU’s Brand Center.

Marketing and Communications team responsibilities include:

  • Strategy Development - Define goals, identify target audiences, develop key messages, and select appropriate communication channels.
  • Branding and Consistency - Create and maintain a recognizable and trustworthy identity.
  • Message Design and Content Creation - Craft clear, accurate, and engaging messages.
  • Campaign/Program/Event Management - Plan and execute through a comprehensive process of managing timelines, logistics, partners, promo items, vendors, etc.
  • Digital and Media Communications - Manage online presence with social media, websites, TV advertisements, videos, etc.
  • Community Engagement - Build trust and relationships with students, faculty, and staff to engage and ensure accessibility for all.
  • Monitor and Evaluation - Measure impact with various metrics to determine outcomes and improve efforts as needed.

To request logos or marketing assets for collaboration or for general questions, contact:

Three smiling people in blue University of Kansas HERO t-shirts pose for a selfie outside, using a large ring light and photobooth setup.

Photobooth Rental

Student Affairs purchased a photobooth for Student Affairs’ departments to rent for use at events. The photobooth is housed with HERO and details are as follows:

  • Reservations are required and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If the photobooth has already been reserved for the requested date, HERO will inform the requester. 
  • There is no cost to rent the photobooth. 
  • A complete list of all photobooth components is included with the manual to help keep everything organized. Please make sure all items are returned with the photobooth after use.
  • This is a stationary photobooth; furthermore, it is not a rotating 360 photobooth.
  • The photobooth requires a power source, so access to an outlet or power source is needed. A 50 ft. extension cord is provided with the photobooth.
  • The photobooth is not protected from weather so it cannot be in direct sunlight or exposed to extreme heat, cold, or rain. 
  • Departments are welcome to create a custom digital background, or the HERO marketing and communications team can provide one.
  • The photobooth should be picked up and returned to the HERO suite in Watkins Memorial Health Center. 

To get started, fill out the Photobooth Rental Form. Once submitted, confirmation of the reservation will be sent. For questions or changes to the reservation, contact Megan Lowry.

Professional Headshots

Professional headshots are available to staff members of HERO, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Watkins Health Services as these departments are supported by the Marketing and Communications team. Details are as follows:

  • Appointments are required and are scheduled through Microsoft Bookings. 
  • There is no cost for the headshots. 
  • Sessions are listed as 15 minutes, although typically only take about 5 minutes. 
  • The photo studio is located on the second floor of Watkins Memorial Health Center, Room 2403, behind the Crimson & Blue Conference Room.
  • Photos are framed from mid-chest to the top of the head. 
    • There is no need to wear a uniform or ID badge unless preferred. 
    • A few tips for choosing an outfit:
      • Stick to dark or muted tones – navy, gray, blush, maroon, green, ivory, and similar shades – as they tend to photograph well.
      • Avoid vibrant colors or busy patterns like pinstripes, paisley, or plaid.
      • Most importantly, wear something that feels comfortable and fits well so you are confident in the photo. 
  • Retakes are welcome with no explanation needed.
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