The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering Strategic Communications and Marketing team (MarComm) works on behalf of the entire school to promote our mission, vision, and values to both internal and external audiences.
MarComm does this by supporting the Dean’s key initiatives, leadership, and crisis communications, and other communication efforts that support the school’s critical priorities of recruiting, faculty research, and development.
MarComm leads PME’s overall earned and owned media, marketing and communications strategy, branding, editorial and design projects, website homepage and news site, social media platforms, media relations outreach, advertising, print and digital collateral, photography, video and more. The Communications team strategizes and brainstorms with PME colleagues on projects, event promotion, and other areas where communications and design expertise are called for.
Please let us know via our project request system as soon you begin to conceive your project, outreach, or event, even if it is months away. The sooner MarComm is involved, the more time we have and the more effective we can be in partnering with you for a successful outcome.
Please submit a project request form for most projects. You may also reach out to PMEComms@uchicago.edu with requests.
Editorial: We can help share your news on the PME homepage and UChicago News site - please allow 2-3 weeks for content development.
Website: To update content PME’s main pages, please submit a request form or email PMEWeb@uchicago.edu. Allow 2-3 business days for the update, but please note if the update is to fix an error or significant bug. Note: Please contact the PME IT team for technical assistance.
News Media: 4-6 weeks advance notice for an effective news release and media outreach is ideal, but if you’ve got groundbreaking news, please contact us and we’ll do our best to find a way to share.
Social media: Please allow 24 hours or 1 business day for most new social media assistance. Send us an engaging photo and 1-2 relevant sentences. Email us at PMEComms@uchicago.edu or submit a request form.
Event Promotion: Notify us 1-2 weeks in advance to help promote events. To add an event to the PME Events Calendar, fill out an events form.
Swag: Need some PME-branded gifts or custom swag? Send us an email to submit your custom order 6-8 weeks in advance so that we can meet with you, create a well-branded design, and have it ready when you need it. For a small amount of swag (15 items or less), just email us with what you need and we can provide you with some on-hand items immediately and recharge your account.
Photography: We can direct you to a stable of freelance photographers who can support your needs.
Video: Depending on your requirements, we can direct you to a stable of freelancers who can help you fulfill your project. We will consult, review and make suggestions before completion. For videos approved by your theme lead, at least 12 weeks’ notice will be needed.
The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) brand must have a consistent look and feel across all media. A consistent brand helps raise awareness and build trust and a connection with our audiences.
You’ll find Pritzker Molecular Engineering's official materials below. Always download the standard logos and templates provided on this page. Do not copy designs from other sources.
Review the PME identity guidelines for information and guidelines on the use of PME's logo and branded templates. Review the UChicago Web Brand Guidelines for a basic outline on expressing the University brand on websites.
Individuals outside of the University can contact PMEComms@uchicago.edu for a logo.
Use the templates below for PowerPoint presentations, letterhead, flyers, and email signatures.
- Letterhead templates: Choose between a University of Chicago-only template and a UChicago/Argonne National Laboratory co-branded template for your formal communications.
- Email signature template: Copy-and-paste this email signature template to use it with your University email account.
- Flyer templates: Choose between flyer templates available for download.
- PowerPoint template: Download PowerPoint templates to use for your presentations.
- Zoom backgrounds: PME-branded backgrounds for your Zoom meetings.
University of Chicago employees have free access to the courses available on LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com), including ones for software programs like PowerPoint, Excel, and Photoshop. You can also brush up on general topics such as photography, design, marketing, video, and web development using this service.
You can access LinkedIn Learning courses for free by:
- Clicking “Log In” on the LinkedIn Learning UChicago portal
- Signing in with your CNet ID and password
The PME Strategic Communications and Marketing Policies and Procedures establishes the lines of responsibility and standards for Pritzker Molecular Engineering’s branding, strategic communications, and marketing efforts. The policies and procedures outlined in this document apply to all Pritzker Molecular Engineering themes, programs, groups, and budgetary units.
