CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
 
Saturday, April 29 – COM CUP
Saturday, April 29 – Uptown Downtown Social
Tuesday, April 25 – Senior send off and last PRSSA meeting of the year
Sunday, April 30 – FLY check-in due
 
ANNOUCEMENTS:
 
CERTIFICATE IN PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS: STAND OUT WHEN YOU START OUT
 
Graduating seniors must complete the computer-based exam 6 months before graduating or 6 months after graduating. The exam cost is $150 and the recommended online study course is $50. Online study materials can also be found on www.prcertificate.org. The Certificate in Principles of Public Relations is the stepping stone to Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). If you are interested please contact Dr. Smudde: [email protected]

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

WGLT:

WGLT is Blooming-Normal’s Public Media and a service to Illinois State University’s School of Communication. Internships are offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters to undergraduate students. Internships are unpaid but can be worth 3-5 credits depending on hours worked. Internship work areas include: music programming, photography, public relations and development, reporting (news and sports), and social media. Outstanding students who successfully complete an internship may be considered for part time employment. If you have any questions or are interested in applying, please contact WGLT General Manager, R.C. McBride. [email protected]

EPIPHANY FARMS:

Epiphany Farms is currently looking for a Public Relations and Marketing Intern. Interns work closely with the administration office on website development, social media marketing, menu and promotion development, and performing administrative tasks. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Tools, Adobe programs, social media platforms, and web design is a plus. Students pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design, Business Management, or a related field are ideal candidates.
Epiphany Farms is also looking for a Special Events intern. Interns in this field work closely with the Director of Special Events in planning and executing events on a variety of scales.

*If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email [email protected]

CHAPTER TEES:
 
Chapter tees are still available! If you did not pick up your shirt, please bring $16 to the next meeting or set up a time to meet with Katie. If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]
 
COMWEEK SPEAKER:
 
Thank you for coming out to see our COMWeek speaker, Aaron Schoenher. Also, a huge thank you to Andrea Casali for organizing the event!
 
For more information on COMWeek and the schedule, please visit https://casit.illinoisstate.edu/sites/comweek/
 
FLY PROGRAM CHECK-IN:
 
The FLY April on-line check in will require members to meet with their FLY partner outside of chapter, snap a picture, and post it to the FLY Facebook page with a short paragraph about your progress by the end of the month. Questions? Talk to Chloe! [email protected]
 
 
PHOTOS FOR SENIOR SEND OFF AND PRSSA SCRAPBOOK:
 
Attention seniors! Please send in your baby photos for our senior send off!
 
We will also be collecting any photos from chapter meetings, agency tours, or other PRSSA events for our end of the year scrap book!
 
All photos must be in before Tuesday, April 25! Please send all photos to Manny: [email protected]
 
COM CUP
 
The COM Cup is a field day for all School of Communication RSOs. The event is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 29 at Underwood park from noon to 4 p.m. If you are interested in attending or being a part of the PRSSA team, please contact [email protected]
 
UPTOWN DOWNTOWN SOCIAL
 
The Uptown Downtown Social will take place on Saturday, April 29. The t-shirt order has been placed and tshirts will be available for pick up at chapter on Tuesday, April 25. If you ordered a t-shirt and did not pay online, please bring $18.91 to the next chapter meeting.  
 
NATIONAL ORGAN DONOR AWARENESS COMPETITION (NODAC)
 
Thank you, Tyler and Caitlin, for working the table and thank you to everyone who stopped by to show their support!
 
COMING UP:
 
On Tuesday, April 25 we will be having our senior send off and last PRSSA meeting of the year! Seniors will be receiving their cords and Rosati’s pizza will be provided!

SOCIAL MEDIA:
 
Please follow the PRSSA social media accounts to stay up to date on news and upcoming events!
 
Use our chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR
Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University)
Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa)
Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa)
Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA)
Add us on snapchat (RedbirdPR)

QUESTIONS?
 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! We are here to help! Email us at [email protected]

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
 
Thursday, April 13 – PRSA dinner
Tuesday, April 18 – COMWeek Speaker
Saturday, April 29 – COM CUP
Saturday, April 29 – Uptown Downtown Social
Sunday, April 30 – FLY check-in due
 
ANNOUCEMENTS:
 
CERTIFICATE IN PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS: STAND OUT WHEN YOU START OUT
 
Graduating seniors must complete the computer-based exam 6 months before graduating or 6 months after graduating. The exam cost is $150 and the recommended online study course is $50. Online study materials can also be found on www.prcertificate.org. The Certificate in Principles of Public Relations is the stepping stone to Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). If you are interested please contact Dr. Smudde: [email protected]

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

WGLT:

WGLT is Blooming-Normal’s Public Media and a service to Illinois State University’s School of Communication. Internships are offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters to undergraduate students. Internships are unpaid but can be worth 3-5 credits depending on hours worked. Internship work areas include: music programming, photography, public relations and development, reporting (news and sports), and social media. Outstanding students who successfully complete an internship may be considered for part time employment. If you have any questions or are interested in applying, please contact WGLT General Manager, R.C. McBride. [email protected]

EPIPHANY FARMS:

Epiphany Farms is currently looking for a Public Relations and Marketing Intern. Interns work closely with the administration office on website development, social media marketing, menu and promotion development, and performing administrative tasks. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Tools, Adobe programs, social media platforms, and web design is a plus. Students pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design, Business Management, or a related field are ideal candidates.

Epiphany Farms is also looking for a Special Events intern. Interns in this field work closely with the Director of Special Events in planning and executing events on a variety of scales.

*If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email [email protected]

VOLUNTEER: GAMMA PHI CIRCUS

Thanks for volunteering!

BLAZE PIZZA FUNDRAISER:

Join us at Blaze Pizza in Normal on Wednesday, April 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. to raise money for PRSSA!

CHAPTER TEES:
 
Chapter tees will be ready for pick up at our next meeting Tuesday, March 28. If you did not pick up your shirt, please bring $16 cash to the next meeting or set up a time to meet with Katie. If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]
 
COMWEEK SPEAKER:
 
PRSSA will be hosting a COMWeek keynote in chapter on Tuesday, April 18 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138. Speaker, Aaron Schoenher, is the co-founding partner of Greentarget Public Relations and will be giving his presentation titled “The Chase”. If you would like to chat with Schoenher before the presentation, please arrive by 7:30 p.m. Pizza will be provided.
 
For more information on COMWeek and the schedule, please visit https://casit.illinoisstate.edu/sites/comweek/
 
FLY PROGRAM CHECK-IN
 
The FLY April on-line check in will require members to meet with their FLY partner outside of chapter, snap a picture, and post it to the FLY Facebook page with a short paragraph about your progress by the end of the month. Questions? Talk to Chloe! [email protected]
 
PRSA DINNER:
 
There will be a PRSA networking dinner on Thursday, April 13 at 6 p.m. at the Illinois State Alumni Center. The cost is $25. Speaker, Mike Fernandez, will be giving his presentation on “The State of PR”. Registration is now open on the PRSA Central Illinois website. If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please contact [email protected]
 
PHOTOS FOR SENIOR SEND OFF AND PRSSA SCRAPBOOK
 
Attention seniors! Please send in your baby photos for our senior send off!
 
We will also be collecting any photos from chapter meetings, agency tours, or other PRSSA events for our end of the year scrap book!
 
Please send all photos to Manny: [email protected]
 
COM CUP
 
The COM Cup is a field day for all School of Communication RSOs. The event is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 29 at Underwood park from noon to 4 p.m. If you are interested in attending or being a part of the PRSSA team, please contact [email protected]
 
UPTOWN DOWNTOWN SOCIAL
 
The Uptown Downtown Social will take place on Saturday, April 29. The t-shirt order has been placed. If you ordered a t-shirt and did not pay online, please bring $18.91 to the next chapter meeting.  
 
NATIONAL ORGAN DONOR AWARENESS COMPETITION (NODAC)
 
PRSSA we will be taking part in the National Organ Donor Awareness Competition (NODAC). The event will take place on campus April 19, 2017. We are currently looking for volunteers to join our planning committee. Please let Tyler know if you are interested! [email protected]
 
PRSSA SCHOLARSHIPS:
 
Being a member of PRSSA gives you access to potential scholarships. A full list of scholarships and application deadlines (deadlines vary among scholarships) can found here: http://prssa.prsa.org/scholarships_competitions/individual/
 
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS TUTOR:
 
Need help studying? Emma Lipka is here to help! Office hours: Monday 1:30 – 3:30 Fell 116, Tuesday 3 – 5 Fell 140, Wednesday 6 – 8 Fell 116, Thursday 9 – 11 Fell 140, and Friday 12 – 2 Fell 116.
 
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 
Congratulations to the member of the week Katie Helander
 
Keep up the good work!
 
COMING UP:
 
On Tuesday, April 18 we will be having COMWeek speaker, Aaron Schoenher! Please dress business casual.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
 
Please follow the PRSSA social media accounts to stay up to date on news and upcoming events!
 
Use our chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR
Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University)
Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa)
Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa)
Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA)
Add us on snapchat (RedbirdPR)

QUESTIONS?
 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! We are here to help! Email us at [email protected]

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
 
Tuesday, March 28 – Chapter shirts ready for pick up ($16)
Friday, April 7 – EXECUTIVE BOARD APPLICATIONS DUE (extended)
Friday, April 7 – Gamma Phi Circus
Saturday, April 8 – Gamma Phi Circus
Thursday, April 13 – PRSA dinner
Saturday, April 29 – COM CUP
Saturday, April 29 – Uptown Downtown Social
Sunday, April 30 – FLY check-in due
 
ANNOUCEMENTS:
 
PUBLIC RELATIONS RESOURCES:
 
Want to learn more about the Public Relations major? Check out the links below!
 
http://communication.illinoisstate.edu/undergrad/major/publicrelations.aspx
 
CERTIFICATE IN PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS: STAND OUT WHEN YOU START OUT
 
Graduating seniors must complete the computer-based exam 6 months before graduating or 6 months after graduating. The exam cost is $150 and the recommended online study course is $50. Online study materials can also be found on www.prcertificate.org. The Certificate in Principles of Public Relations is the stepping stone to Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). If you are interested please contact Dr. Smudde: [email protected]

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

WGLT:

WGLT is Blooming-Normal’s Public Media and a service to Illinois State University’s School of Communication. Internships are offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters to undergraduate students. Internships are unpaid but can be worth 3-5 credits depending on hours worked. Internship work areas include: music programming, photography, public relations and development, reporting (news and sports), and social media. Outstanding students who successfully complete an internship may be considered for part time employment. If you have any questions or are interested in applying, please contact WGLT General Manager, R.C. McBride. [email protected]

EPIPHANY FARMS:

Epiphany Farms is currently looking for a Public Relations and Marketing Intern. Interns work closely with the administration office on website development, social media marketing, menu and promotion development, and performing administrative tasks. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Tools, Adobe programs, social media platforms, and web design is a plus. Students pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design, Business Management, or a related field are ideal candidates.

Epiphany Farms is also looking for a Special Events intern. Interns in this field work closely with the Director of Special Events in planning and executing events on a variety of scales.

*If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email [email protected]

VOLUNTEER: GAMMA PHI CIRCUS

We need volunteers for the Gamma Phi Circus on Friday, April 7 at 5 p.m., Saturday, April 8 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.. If you sign up to work two events, you will be entered into a raffle to win a $35 gift card. All money raised from the events will go directly toward funding the chapter for the upcoming year. Please help us support our chapter!

BLAZE PIZZA FUNDRAISER:

Join us at Blaze Pizza in Normal on Wednesday, April 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. to raise money for PRSSA!

CHAPTER TEES:

Chapter tees are in! If you did not pick up your shirt, please bring $16 cash to the next meeting or set up a time to meet with Katie. If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]
 
JOIN THE ISU PRSSA EXECUTIVE BOARD 2017-2018
 
Are you interested in becoming part of the ISU PRSSA Executive Board 2017-2018? It’s that time of year to start thinking about if a leadership position is in your future! Feel free to reach out to any of the current executive board members to learn more about our positions. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED! Applications are due by Friday, April 7. Please send your top three executive positions, cover letter, and resume in one pdf to [email protected]
 
COMWEEK SPEAKER:
 
PRSSA will be hosting a COMWeek keynote in chapter on Tuesday, April 18 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138. Speaker, Aaron Schoenher, is the co-founding partner of Greentarget Public Relations and will be giving his presentation titled “The Chase”. If you would like to chat with Schoenher before the presentation, please arrive by 7:30 p.m. Pizza will be provided.
 
FLY PROGRAM CHECK-IN
 
The FLY April on-line check in will require members to meet with their FLY partner outside of chapter, snap a picture, and post it to the FLY Facebook page with a short paragraph about your progress by the end of the month. Questions? Talk to Chloe! [email protected]
 
PRSA DINNER:
 
There will be a PRSA networking dinner on Thursday, April 13 at 6 p.m. at the Illinois State Alumni Center. The cost is $25. Speaker, Mike Fernandez, will be giving his presentation on “The State of PR”. Registration is now open on the PRSA Central Illinois website. If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please contact [email protected]
 
PHOTOS FOR SENIOR SEND OFF AND PRSSA SCRAPBOOK
 
Attention seniors! Please send in your baby photos for our senior send off!
 
We will also be collecting any photos from chapter meetings, agency tours, or other PRSSA events for our end of the year scrap book!
 
Please send all photos to Manny: [email protected]
 
COM CUP
 
The COM Cup is a field day for all School of Communication RSOs. The event is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 29 at Underwood park from noon to 4 p.m. If you are interested in attending or being a part of the PRSSA team, please contact [email protected]
 
UPTOWN DOWNTOWN SOCIAL
 
The Uptown Downtown Social will take place on Saturday, April 29. If you would like to order a shirt please visit the PRSSA Facebook page for instructions.
 
UPCOMING AGENCY TOUR:
 
Thanks for coming!
 
NATIONAL ORGAN DONOR AWARENESS COMPETITION (NODAC)
 
PRSSA we will be taking part in the National Organ Donor Awareness Competition (NODAC). The event will take place on campus April 19, 2017. We are currently looking for volunteers to join our planning committee. Please let Tyler know if you are interested! [email protected]
 
PRSSA SCHOLARSHIPS:
 
Being a member of PRSSA gives you access to potential scholarships. A full list of scholarships and application deadlines (deadlines vary among scholarships) can found here: http://prssa.prsa.org/scholarships_competitions/individual/
 
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS TUTOR:
 
Need help studying? Emma Lipka is here to help! Office hours: Monday 1:30 – 3:30 Fell 116, Tuesday 3 – 5 Fell 140, Wednesday 6 – 8 Fell 116, Thursday 9 – 11 Fell 140, and Friday 12 – 2 Fell 116.
 
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 
Congratulations to the member of the week Becca McGovern!
 
Congratulations to Danny Gee, the Mayor Judy Scholarship recipient.
 
Congratulations to Sydney Velez, the Dr. John Baldwin Scholarship recipient.
 
Keep up the good work!
 
COMING UP:
 
On Tuesday, April 11 we will be having speaker, Lewis Pryor! Please dress business casual.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
 
Please follow the PRSSA social media accounts to stay up to date on news and upcoming events!
 
Use our chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR
Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University)
Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa)
Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa)
Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA)
Add us on snapchat (RedbirdPR)

QUESTIONS?
 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! We are here to help! Email us at [email protected]