THE SEMESTER AHEAD…
3/2 - 3/3: PRSSA Regional Conference at DePaul University 3/8 - 3/11: National Assembly in Miami 3/9: Deadline to sign up for agency tour 3/20: Chapter 3/23: Agency Tour 3/27: Guest Speaker: “PR on the Hill” 4/13: Bowling Social COMMUNICATION TUTOR Need COM help? Alex Ewers is here to help! Alex has tutoring lab hours Tuesdays 11:30-3:15 and 5:00-6:15, Wednesdays 5:00-6:15, and Thursdays 11:30-2:00 and 5:00-6:15. Labs are by appointment only at least 1 hour in advance. Sign up at alexewers.setmore.com PRSSA OPEN MEETINGS Attention COM 111 students! Tori will be holding open PRSSA meetings on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 on the 6th floor of Milner Library in the northwest corner. These meetings will not have an agenda, but they are your chance to ask questions and catch up on what is going on in PRSSA this semester aside from the Meeting Minutes. Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching and applying to internships to gain real-world experience that will build your resume and expand on what you are learning in the classroom. As a dues-paying member, you have access to internship opportunities provided at the national level. We also provide our members with updated internship applications at our weekly meetings. Interested in joining the School of Communication Promotions and Development Team (SOCPD)? Apply at casit.illinoisstate.edu/sites/comweek/apply/ Hybrent, Inc. is a Bloomington start-up company looking for a part-time, paid spring intern! They will be at the Spring Internship Fair on Thursday, and the position is on Hire-A-Redbird. Bradford Woods, a summer camp for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities, is looking to fill the positions of Media Specialist and Photographer for Summer 2018. For more information visit their website, or email lrelder@indiana.edu Mueller, Reece and Hinche law office is looking for an intern with the potential for extended employment after the semester ends. Duties will include office reception and direct client interaction, as well as communicating with other law offices and attorneys; assisting the attorneys and other staff with preparing legal correspondence, wills and trusts, contract documents and pleadings, and court filings. The attorneys will also periodically invite the intern to accompany them to court to observe hearings and meet judges and courthouse personnel, and to observe real estate closings, will signings, and client consultations, as schedules permit and as appropriate with client consent under the principles of the attorney / client privilege. Applicants may contact Whitney Leifheit at (309) 827-4055 or wleifheit@mrh-law.com . The Hauser Group is a small public relations firm in the greater St. Louis area looking to hire a paid summer intern. For more information, visit their website, and apply by emailing Abigail Rolland: Abigail@HauserGroupPR.com *If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu PRSSA SCHOLARSHIPS These are some examples of individual scholarships for PRSSA dues-paying members. Pay attention to the deadlines and requirements listed online. There are currently 16 individual scholarships available and will be awarded at the 2018 National Conference in Austin, TX next fall. All applications are due April 30. Axia Public Relations Scholarship Robin M. Urbanski Memorial Scholarship Ofield Dukes Multicultural Student Award Neumeier Family Leadership Award Chester Burger Scholarship for Excellence in Public Relations Ron Culp Scholarship for Mentorship Lawrence G. Foster Award John D. Graham Scholarship Stephen D. Pisinski Memorial Scholarship Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarships PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship Gary Yoshimura Scholarship AGENCY TOUR Our sign-up list for the March 23 agency tour went live last night and quickly filled up. However, please sign up to be on the waitlist if you are still interested, as plans may change. Questions? Ask Sydney: svelez@ilstu.edu MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Happy birthday to Maddie Rose, Tori Jackson and Alex Ehioba! Did you start/receive a new internship, scholarship, award, job, etc? If so, we want to hear about it. Contact Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu BOWLING SOCIAL We will be hosting a social at the Rock Restaurant and Bowling and Billiards Center on Friday, April 13. We will be meeting for dinner at the Rock then heading over to bowl and play pool after that. If you are interested in attending, please sign up here. All are welcome! Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu T-SHIRTS We still have t-shirts available! Turn in $17 cash to Alex to get yours! Questions? Contact Alex: aehioba@ilstu.edu PRSSA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2018 Registration for PRSSA’s 2018 National Conference in Austin, TX is now open through mid-September! The conference will take place Oct. 5-9. National Conference is an amazing opportunity to go on career tours, participate in workshops and leadership development, listen to guest speakers, network, and learn about a new city! For more information about the conference, visit the official website. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu SAIL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE The first annual SAIL conference is a one day student-centered leadership conference at ISU sponsored by the Dean of Students office. The conference will focus on topics surrounding inclusivity, collaboration and diversity. Students will also get the opportunity to network with students and professionals from other universities. This is a free event for ISU students on March 24, 2018 from 8:00-4:30. Members interested in running for an E-Board position are highly encouraged to attend. Register through March 19 here. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu SOCIAL MEDIA: Please follow the PRSSA social media accounts to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ILSTUPRSSA/) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR REGIONAL CONFERENCE The deadline to register for Regional Conference at DePaul has officially passed. If you signed up, please contact Bobby Leahy so that travel arrangements can be made: rjleahy@ilstu.edu https://goingprodepaul.com/ COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients which include The Rock Restaurant, School of Communication and The Bloomington Edge. Relations: This committee is here to help you improve your writing, editing and research skills. Development: Helps plan and execute all Chapter socials and fundraising events. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, March 6 at 8:00 p.m. in Schroeder 138!
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THE SEMESTER AHEAD…
2/27: Chapter Agency tour signups begin 3/2 - 3/3: PRSSA Regional Conference at DePaul University 3/8 - 3/11: National Assembly in Miami 3/9: Deadline to sign up for agency tour 3/20: Chapter 3/23: Agency Tour 3/27: Guest Speaker: “PR on the Hill” 4/13: Bowling Social COMMUNICATION TUTOR Need COM help? Alex Ewers is here to help! Alex has tutoring lab hours Tuesdays 11:30-3:15 and 5:00-6:15, Wednesdays 5:00-6:15, and Thursdays 11:30-2:00 and 5:00-6:15. Labs are by appointment only at least 1 hour in advance. Sign up at alexewers.setmore.com PRSSA OPEN MEETINGS Attention COM 111 students! Tori will be holding open PRSSA meetings on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 on the 6th floor of Milner Library in the northwest corner. These meetings will not have an agenda, but they are your chance to ask questions and catch up on what is going on in PRSSA this semester aside from the Meeting Minutes. Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching and applying to internships to gain real-world experience that will build your resume and expand on what you are learning in the classroom. As a dues-paying member, you have access to internship opportunities provided at the national level. We also provide our members with updated internship applications at our weekly meetings. Interested in joining the School of Communication Promotions and Development Team (SOCPD)? Apply at casit.illinoisstate.edu/sites/comweek/apply/ Hybrent, Inc. is a Bloomington start-up company looking for a part-time, paid spring intern! They will be at the Spring Internship Fair on Thursday, and the position is on Hire-A-Redbird. Bradford Woods, a summer camp for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities, is looking to fill the positions of Media Specialist and Photographer for Summer 2018. For more information visit their website, or email lrelder@indiana.edu Mueller, Reece and Hinche law office is looking for an intern with the potential for extended employment after the semester ends. Duties will include office reception and direct client interaction, as well as communicating with other law offices and attorneys; assisting the attorneys and other staff with preparing legal correspondence, wills and trusts, contract documents and pleadings, and court filings. The attorneys will also periodically invite the intern to accompany them to court to observe hearings and meet judges and courthouse personnel, and to observe real estate closings, will signings, and client consultations, as schedules permit and as appropriate with client consent under the principles of the attorney / client privilege. Applicants may contact Whitney Leifheit at (309) 827-4055 or wleifheit@mrh-law.com . *If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu PRSSA SCHOLARSHIPS These are some examples of individual scholarships for PRSSA dues-paying members. Pay attention to the deadlines and requirements listed online. There are currently 16 individual scholarships available and will be awarded at the 2018 National Conference in Austin, TX next fall. All applications are due April 30. Axia Public Relations Scholarship Robin M. Urbanski Memorial Scholarship Ofield Dukes Multicultural Student Award Neumeier Family Leadership Award Chester Burger Scholarship for Excellence in Public Relations Ron Culp Scholarship for Mentorship Lawrence G. Foster Award John D. Graham Scholarship Stephen D. Pisinski Memorial Scholarship Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarships PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship Gary Yoshimura Scholarship AGENCY TOUR Our Feb. 9 agency tour has been rescheduled to March 23 due to inclement weather. The new signup sheet will go live on Feb. 27 and the deadline to sign up will be March 9. Questions? Ask Sydney: svelez@ilstu.edu MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Congrats to Tori Jackson on starting her new job at Allstate! Did you start/receive a new internship, scholarship, award, job, etc? If so, we want to hear about it. Contact Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu T-SHIRTS We still have t-shirts available! Turn in $17 cash to Alex to get yours! Questions? Contact Alex: aehioba@ilstu.edu SOCIAL MEDIA: Please follow the PRSSA social media accounts to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ILSTUPRSSA/) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR REGIONAL CONFERENCE The deadline to register for Regional Conference at DePaul has officially passed. If you signed up, please contact Bobby Leahy so that travel arrangements can be made: rjleahy@ilstu.edu https://goingprodepaul.com/ COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients which include The Rock Restaurant, School of Communication and The Bloomington Edge. Relations: This committee is here to help you improve your writing, editing and research skills. Development: Helps plan and execute all Chapter socials and fundraising events. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 207at 8:00 p.m. in Schroeder 138 for Pitch I! THE SEMESTER AHEAD…
2/16: Deadline for School of Communication Scholarships 2/19: Deadline for Edelman Scholarship Award applications 2/20: Chapter Triathlon #3 2/27: Chapter Agency tour signups begin 3/2 - 3/3: PRSSA Regional Conference at DePaul University 3/8 - 3/11: National Assembly in Miami 3/9: Deadline to sign up for agency tour 3/20: Chapter 3/23: Agency Tour 3/27: Guest Speaker: “PR on the Hill” COM 178 STUDENTS Welcome to all 178 students! If you have questions about the Get Involved Project, please approach an Executive Board member after our next meeting. We will not be available for appointments outside of Chapter. Questions? Contact us at prssa@ilstu.edu If you have not done so already, please add Katie Helander on Facebook so that she can add you to the PRSSA Facebook Group. We will be using this much more frequently this semester for announcements, reminders, etc. so make sure you are a member of the group! COMMUNICATION TUTOR Need COM help? Alex Ewers is here to help! Alex has tutoring lab hours Tuesdays 11:30-3:15 and 5:00-6:15, Wednesdays 5:00-6:15, and Thursdays 11:30-2:00 and 5:00-6:15. Labs are by appointment only at least 1 hour in advance. Sign up at alexewers.setmore.com PRSSA OPEN MEETINGS Attention COM 111 students! Tori will be holding open PRSSA meetings on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 on the 6th floor of Milner Library in the northwest corner. These meetings will not have an agenda, but they are your chance to ask questions and catch up on what is going on in PRSSA this semester aside from the Meeting Minutes. Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching and applying to internships to gain real-world experience that will build your resume and expand on what you are learning in the classroom. As a dues-paying member, you have access to internship opportunities provided at the national level. We also provide our members with updated internship applications at our weekly meetings. Interested in joining the School of Communication Promotions and Development Team (SOCPD)? Apply at casit.illinoisstate.edu/sites/comweek/apply/ Hybrent, Inc. is a Bloomington start-up company looking for a part-time, paid spring intern! They will be at the Spring Internship Fair on Thursday, and the position is on Hire-A-Redbird. Bradford Woods, a summer camp for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities, is looking to fill the positions of Media Specialist and Photographer for Summer 2018. For more information visit their website, or email lrelder@indiana.edu *If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu PRSSA SCHOLARSHIPS These are some examples of individual scholarships for PRSSA dues-paying members. Pay attention to the deadlines and requirements listed online. There are currently 16 individual scholarships available and will be awarded at the 2018 National Conference in Austin, TX next fall. All applications are due April 30. Axia Public Relations Scholarship Robin M. Urbanski Memorial Scholarship Ofield Dukes Multicultural Student Award Neumeier Family Leadership Award Chester Burger Scholarship for Excellence in Public Relations Ron Culp Scholarship for Mentorship Lawrence G. Foster Award John D. Graham Scholarship Stephen D. Pisinski Memorial Scholarship Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarships PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship Gary Yoshimura Scholarship AGENCY TOUR Our Feb. 9 agency tour has been rescheduled to March 23 due to inclement weather. The new signup sheet will go live on Feb. 27 and the deadline to sign up will be March 9. Questions? Ask Sydney: svelez@ilstu.edu MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Congrats to Jessie Konstantelos on being appointed Lead Intern for the 2018-19 SOCPD Team! Did you start/receive a new internship, scholarship, award, job, etc? If so, we want to hear about it. Contact Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu CUPID’S CORNER FUNDRAISER Thank you to everyone who helped out with our fundraiser this week! T-SHIRTS We still have t-shirts available! Turn in $17 cash to Alex to get yours! Questions? Contact Alex: aehioba@ilstu.edu SOCIAL MEDIA: Please follow the PRSSA social media accounts to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ILSTUPRSSA/) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR REGIONAL CONFERENCE Going PRo is going to be a transformative opportunity for PR students hoping to find a career in sports. It is a two-day PRSSA Sports PR themed Regional Conference sponsored by DePaul University in Chicago. Members will be able to tour PR agencies, corporate companies and a variety of sports arenas or practice facilities in Chicago. There will also be breakout sessions to help you build your network with all-star contacts, and learn from the best in the business. There will be content on a variety of topics in sports PR like journalism, sponsorships and influencers. The link to register is in the meeting minutes.The conference will be March 2 and 3 and is $70 for dues-paying members to attend. Please sign up on the Google Doc by Feb. 17 if you are planning on attending! Questions? Contact prssa@ilstu.edu https://goingprodepaul.com/ COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients which include The Rock Restaurant, School of Communication and The Bloomington Edge. Relations: This committee is here to help you improve your writing, editing and research skills. Development: Helps plan and execute all Chapter socials and fundraising events. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 8:00 p.m. in Schroeder 138 for Part III of our Professional Development Triathlon: Networking! THE SEMESTER AHEAD…
2/7: Spring 2018 Study Abroad Fair 1:30-3:30 p.m. 2/9: Chicago agency tour 2/12-2/14: PRSSA Valentine’s Day Fundraiser 2/13: Chapter Triathlon #2 Deadline for spring dues 2/17: Community Service Project at Midwest Food Bank 2/19: Deadline for Edelman Scholarship Award applications 2/20: Chapter Triathlon #3 2/27: Chapter 3/2 - 3/3: PRSSA Regional Conference at DePaul University 3/8 - 3/11: National Assembly in Miami 3/20: Chapter 3/23: Agency Tour 3/27: Guest Speaker: “PR on the Hill” MEMBERSHIP DUES If you paid your dues last semester, then you are good for the calendar year. If you are a new member or did not pay dues last semester, you must pay $80 for the calendar year. We have also reached out to those of you whose dues will expire this month. We will take cash or check, and all checks are to be made out to ISU PRSSA. Deadline is Feb. 13. Benefits of dues-paying members include: leadership positions, scholarships, internships, agency tours, conferences, and more! See the PRSSA website for more information. Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu COM 178 STUDENTS Welcome to all 178 students! If you have questions about the Get Involved Project, please approach an Executive Board member after our next meeting. We will not be available for appointments outside of Chapter. Questions? Contact us at prssa@ilstu.edu If you have not done so already, please add Katie Helander on Facebook so that she can add you to the PRSSA Facebook Group. We will be using this much more frequently this semester for announcements, reminders, etc. so make sure you are a member of the group! COMMUNICATION TUTOR Need COM help? Alex Ewers is here to help! Alex has tutoring lab hours Tuesdays 11:30-3:15 and 5:00-6:15, Wednesdays 5:00-6:15, and Thursdays 11:30-2:00 and 5:00-6:15. Labs are by appointment only at least 1 hour in advance. Sign up at alexewers.setmore.com PRSSA OPEN MEETINGS Attention COM 111 students! Tori will be holding open PRSSA meetings on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 on the 6th floor of Milner Library in the northwest corner. These meetings will not have an agenda, but they are your chance to ask questions and catch up on what is going on in PRSSA this semester aside from the Meeting Minutes. Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching and applying to internships to gain real-world experience that will build your resume and expand on what you are learning in the classroom. As a dues-paying member, you have access to internship opportunities provided at the national level. We also provide our members with updated internship applications at our weekly meetings. General Motors is looking for undergraduate students willing to relocate to Detroit for the summer for their internship program. Students who are still pursuing their degree and have not finished all of their major classes are preferred. www.gmcommsinternships.com CityInternships offers internships for marketing and communications students across the nation and around the world. Students participate in lectures, workshops, and classes in addition to their internship. www.city-interships.com/apply The Smithsonian Museum is looking for a digital media intern for Summer 2018. https://www.grantforward.com/grant/sample_grant?grant_id=216213 The YWCA is looking for an Events/Development Intern for both Spring and Summer terms! Visit ywcamclean.org for more information! Interested in joining the School of Communication Promotions and Development Team (SOCPD)? Apply at casit.illinoisstate.edu/sites/comweek/apply/ Hybrent, Inc. is a Bloomington start-up company looking for a part-time, paid spring intern! They will be at the Spring Internship Fair on Thursday, and the position is on Hire-A-Redbird. More information can be found below. *If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu PRSSA SCHOLARSHIPS These are some examples of individual scholarships for PRSSA dues-paying members. Pay attention to the deadlines and requirements listed online. There are currently 16 individual scholarships available and will be awarded at the 2018 National Conference in Austin, TX next fall. DANIEL J. EDELMAN & PRSSA AWARD Deadline: February 19, 2018 $1,500 cash award for the Daniel J. Edelman Award 3-month paid internship in one of Edelman’s U.S. offices for each award. RUTH EDELMAN & PRSSA AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Deadline: February 19, 2018 $1,500 cash award for the Ruth Edelman Award 3-month paid internship in one of Edelman’s U.S. offices for each award. How to access scholarships: http://prssa.prsa.org/ < Scholarships & Awards < Individual Scholarships The School of Communication scholarship deadlines have been extended until Feb. 16. Check out the School of Communication website for more info. AGENCY TOUR Our first agency tour of the semester will take place this Friday, Feb. 9 in Downtown Chicago! We will be visiting Weber Shandwick. Please refer to the updated itinerary for new information. If you have questions, please contact Sydney: svelez@ilstu.edu MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Congrats to Sydney Kendle on her summer internship with Team Realty Investments in Florida! Did you start/receive a new internship, scholarship, award, job, etc? If so, we want to hear about it. Contact Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu CUPID’S CORNER FUNDRAISER PRSSA will be hosting a fundraiser next Monday and Tuesday in Fell Hall Lobby. We will be selling personalized gift bags, custom cards, and homemade treats, as well as the option to deliver these goods to the dorms. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up on the Google Doc. Social media marketing for the event begins this week! If you see our posts, be sure to share them! We hope to see you there! Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu T-SHIRTS We still have t-shirts available! Turn in $17 cash to Alex to get yours! Questions? Contact Alex: aehioba@ilstu.edu SOCIAL MEDIA: Please follow the PRSSA social media accounts to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ILSTUPRSSA/) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR REGIONAL CONFERENCE Going PRo is going to a transformative opportunity for PR students hoping to find a career in sports. It is a two-day PRSSA Sports PR themed Regional Conference sponsored by DePaul University in Chicago. Members will be able to tour PR agencies, corporate companies and a variety of sports arenas or practice facilities in Chicago. There will also be breakout sessions to help you build your network with all-star contacts, and learn from the best in the business. There will be content on a variety of topics in sports PR like journalism, sponsorships and influencers. The link to register is in the meeting minutes.The conference will be March 2 and 3 and is $70 for dues-paying members to attend. Please sign up on the Google Doc by Feb. 17 if you are planning on attending! Questions? Contact prssa@ilstu.edu https://goingprodepaul.com/ 2018-19 EXECUTIVE BOARD Thinking about running for the 2018-19 executive board for our Chapter? Applications will not open until after spring break, but it is important to begin to think about what position you are interested in running for. These are the six positions that will be available, as well as management positions in our committees. We will have a session in March to ask the executive board questions and get to know more about what each position entails. Being in a leadership position is a great way to develop and enhance your own leadership and management skills, and to continue to build our Chapter in the years to come. It is also a GREAT resume builder. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to anyone on the executive board. President Vice President Secretary PRi Director Director of Digital Media Treasurer COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients which include The Rock Restaurant, School of Communication and The Bloomington Edge. Relations: This committee is here to help you improve your writing, editing and research skills. Development: Helps plan and execute all Chapter socials and fundraising events. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 8:00 p.m. in Schroeder 138 for Part II of our Professional Development Triathlon: Resumes and Cover Letters! |
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