Joseph Whitney

Why do graphic standards matter?

The purpose of a graphic standards manual is to preserve the integrity of the branding identity of Recreational Services. The marketing team has worked hard to create an identity that communicates our department’s mission, vision and guiding principles. Consistency in all communication materials is vital to keep Recreational Services identifiable and accurately represented.

Overview Brochure to highlight the Programs and Facilities of Recreational Services.

The ON (Outdoor Nation) Campus Challenge is a Mother-Nature-meets-March-Madness competition with 100 schools from across the country going head-to-head for four weeks to see who can get the most people outside and active. The school with the most people outdoors wins.

Spend an evening in your cross-country skis or snowshoes under the moonlight exploring the beautiful trails at the Macbride Nature Recreation Area. Followed by warm drinks and smores around a bonfire. Can't beat that, right?

The Outdoors program (previously Touch The Earth) provides opportunities for members of the University of Iowa and surrounding communities to introduce themselves to a variety of outdoor activities. Through a focus on adventure-based learning, the aim is to educate participants with the necessary technical skills, as well as the ethical guidance, to ensure these activities are carried out with a maximum level of concern for the participants and the environment.

The tennis program provides a variety of options for adults and juniors of all ability levels. Clinic programs are grouped by age and ability and cover skills such as stroke production and movement as well as singles and doubles strategy. Camps take place in the summer, during Winter Break, and during Spring Break and allow players to develop skills, play games, and compete. Leagues provide players a competitive setting to play matches against similarly skilled players. Private lessons are scheduled based on player, instructor, and court availability and allow an individual to determine the content of their lesson. 

Join us every August to discover everything Recreational Services has to offer! Stop by the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center to learn more about Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs, take a free try-climb on the climbing wall, or participate in free Bootcamp, TRX, Fitness Barre, or Powerlifting classes. Drop in any time between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. for a night of free food, prizes, and fun!

Family friendly Fun Run with a 1 mile and 5K route staged around the North Bend School in North Liberty. This run featured color stations along both routes.

Community Coordinated Child Care promotes the well-being of children by assisting families, child care providers, employers and others with their child care needs. They address challenges to the community’s child care system and serve as a resource for the development of new programs.

These display areas were created to better communicate department and program materials for each target market within those facilities. Some areas had existing bulletin boards that were difficult to maintain.

I shoot my own photography because it enable me to show customers what you have to offer rather than tell them. Photos also represent your business, low quality, unprofessional photos will communicate the same about your organization and the products and services you offer. 

These videos were created to help give members a general overview of the events, programs, and facilities provided by Recreational Services.