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The who: Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for the Advancement of Women in Communication at Florida International University

The where: Miami, FL

The vibe: Forward-thinking mentorship, bold female leadership, and academic empowerment

Founded in 2012 by Dr. Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver at Florida International University, the Kopenhaver Center has a clear and powerful mission: to advance women’s leadership across all communication fields. The center equips female communications students with the necessary skills to pursue the career of their dreams. 

When it comes to inspiring young leaders, creating tangible community advocates is everything. To transform their abstract mission into a wearable, highly visible movement, the center looked to StickerYou to amplify their campus presence.

The Challenge: Creating Lifelong Advocacy On and Off Campus

To foster a deep sense of belonging and community among students, alumni, and distinguished guest speakers, the Kopenhaver Center needed a powerful way to spread their key message across the university network. The challenge was building an active, visible community of support that extended far beyond the classroom. To solve this, the Center looked to StickerYou to transform their inspiring message into premium, professional-looking assets that could easily brand everyday items—allowing students to carry that sense of community with them wherever they go.

The StickerYou Solution

From student laptops to custom coffee mugs and apparel, the center integrated an array of premium, highly versatile StickerYou products to support their daily branding initiatives.

1. Die-Cut Singles

The center uses sharp, vibrant Die-Cut Singles that students immediately love as a stylish way to showcase their values. These serve as a powerful emblem of shared purpose, with students peeling them off to place directly onto their laptops, tablets, and smartphones, turning everyday campus tech into active message boards for female empowerment.

2. UV DTF Image Transfers

To seamlessly brand their university mugs and water bottles, the center relies on sleek UV DTF Image Transfers. These transfers provide a premium, vibrant, and durable finish that withstands regular washing. This ensures the center's custom merchandise not only lasts, but also looks professional enough to proudly represent the university's brand on a larger stage

3. Custom DTF Iron-On Transfers

To produce their official organization t-shirts and tote bags, the team uses Custom DTF Iron-On Transfers. With an incredibly simple application process, these transfers deliver clean, high-fidelity graphics that don't crack or fade over time, giving students a crisp look they can wear proudly. 

4. Custom Fridge Magnets

In addition to their wearable gear, the center prints durable Fridge Magnets featuring custom designs. These act as continuous, daily inspiration that get placed in dorm rooms, communal spaces, and offices alike. These are great items to use as giveaways at events, ensuring the center’s mission is spread far and wide.

The Result: A Movement Made Tangible

By capitalizing on StickerYou's fast delivery, exceptional print quality, and simple ordering process, the Kopenhaver Center has successfully given its message physical form.

"Visibility is very important when it comes to inspiring the next generation of women leaders," the team shares. "With StickerYou's help, we are able to turn the Kopenhaver Center's mission into something tangible, wearable, and that you can take anywhere you want."

• Carla Zensen, Senior Program Coordinator
   

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