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A LOOK AT THE SEMESTER… Feb. 25: Networking Mixer Feb. 26: Cover Letters March. 1-2: Regional Conference in Chicago March 5: COM Electives: Do’s and Don’ts March 12: Spring Break March 19: Chapter; Executive Board Applications Open March 22: Agency Tour March 26: Entrepreneur Panel April 2: Writing Workshop; Exec Board Applications Close 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 will take cash or check, and all checks are made out to ISU PRSSA. Deadline is Feb. 22. Benefits for dues-paying members: National Conference, Regional Conferences, agency tours, scholarships, internships, PRSA Jobcenter, leadership positions, networking events, resume etc. See the PRSSA website for more information. Questions? Ask Katie Helander: krhelan@ilstu.edu INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching for 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. Applications are now being accepted for Summer 2019 Journalism and Communications Academic Internship Programs in Washington, DC. This program includes undergraduate academic credit from George Mason University, internship placement with a media or PR organization in the Washington, DC Metro Area, and fully-furnished on-campus housing. Possible internship sites include The Washington Times and The New York Times. Students who are members of PRSSA will be given priority consideration during the internship placement process. Applications are due March 12. For more information about the program, visit DC Internship’s website. The ISU School of Communication is looking for PR Interns for this semester and upcoming semesters. Attached to this email is a flyer with more information on this opportunity. Contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu if you are interested. COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington is accepting applications for various summer 2019 internships. COUNTRY Financial is searching for a Knowledge Analyst Intern, Training Design Intern, and Instructional Design Intern. Assurance, an independent insurance brokerage firm in Schaumburg, Ill is looking for a Marketing Intern. The position involves hands-on involvement in all aspects of the Assurance marketing and communications department. Responsibilities include writing blog posts, contributing to Assurance’s social media strategy via social listening, supporting webinar and video efforts by transcribing content and more. For more information and to apply, visit Assurance’s website. For more information about available internships, contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu. If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu. ISU SPRING 2019 CAREER FAIR The Spring 2019 Career Fair is Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 4-7 p.m. at the Bone Student Center. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It’s time to start looking for scholarships! The company Fresh Prints is currently taking applications for a $1,000 scholarship. Applications are due Feb. 28. To learn more or to apply, click here. The 2019-2020 PRSSA scholarships will be available Feb. 25. To view a list of available scholarships and to apply, visit the PRSSA website. JOB OPPORTUNITIES PRSSA dues-paying members have access to thousands of communication and public relations job openings across the world! You can log in to the PRSA Jobcenter with your MyPRSA account, which is activated once you join PRSSA. APPLYING TO THE PR MAJOR? If you are interested in applying to the PR major, listen up! You must attend an informational meeting on one of the following days:
PRSSA NETWORKING MIXER If you are attending the PRSSA Networking Mixer, please read the following for important information. Park in the parking lot in front of Hancock Stadium. Enter through the front of the Stadium, and then take the elevator to your right up to the third floor. There will be signs located to help guide you. Wear business professional attire (email if you need outfit advice!) and feel free to bring your business cards, copies of your resume, and/or a padfolio. If you purchased a ticket, have a copy of your ticket ready to show once you are on the third floor. Questions? Email prssa@ilstu.edu Here is a list of the professionals attending (research them!):
SAVE THE DATE: CHICAGO AGENCY TOUR Our next agency tour will be in Chicago on Friday, March 22. We are visiting USA Today Sports Marketing and the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls. You must be a dues-paying member or pay $20 to attend. A sign-up sheet will be available in a few weeks. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: EASTERSEALS CENTRAL ILLINOIS Easterseals Central Illinois is holding a Grape Soirée event this Saturday at the Bloomington Country Club. They are searching for 4-6 volunteers to work the event. Arrival time for volunteers is 4:30 p.m. Jobs include:
Interested? Contact Allison Armstrong at aarmstrong316@gmail with your name, email, and phone number. MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients. 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. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138! 
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MEET THE 2018-19 EXECUTIVE BOARD: Katie Helander, President: Email: krhelan@ilstu.edu Anna Souhrada, Vice President: Email: asouhra@ilstu.edu Director of Digital Media: Megan Pellock Email: mepello@ilstu.edu PRi Director: Maddie Rose Email: mjrose3@ilstu.edu Secretary: Denise Cartina Email: dcartin@ilstu.edu Director of Community Involvement: Sydney Kendle Email: slkendl@ilstu.edu Treasurer: Leo Portillo Email: lportil@ilstu.edu Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mary Beth Deline Email: medelin@ilstu.edu Professional Advisor: John Lyday jlyday@lydaycommunications.com PRSSA OVERVIEW
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A LOOK AT THE SEMESTER… Feb. 13: Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Feb. 19: Networking workshop Feb. 25: Networking Mixer Feb. 26: Chapter March. 1-2: Regional Conference in Chicago March 5: Chapter March 12: Spring Break March 19: Chapter Executive Board Applications Open March 22: Agency Tour 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 will take cash or check, and all checks are made out to ISU PRSSA. Deadline is Feb. 22. Benefits for dues-paying members: National Conference, Regional Conferences, agency tours, scholarships, internships, PRSA Jobcenter, leadership positions, networking events, resume etc. See the PRSSA website for more information. Questions? Ask Katie Helander: krhelan@ilstu.edu INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching for 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. Applications are now being accepted for Summer 2019 Journalism and Communications Academic Internship Programs in Washington, DC. This program includes undergraduate academic credit from George Mason University, internship placement with a media or PR organization in the Washington, DC Metro Area, and fully-furnished on-campus housing. Possible internship sites include The Washington Times and The New York Times. Students who are members of PRSSA will be given priority consideration during the internship placement process. For more information about the program and the application deadlines, visit DC Internship’s website. The ISU School of Communication is looking for PR Interns for this semester and upcoming semesters. Attached to this email is a flyer with more information on this opportunity. Contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu if you are interested. COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington is accepting applications for its Public Relations Internship for summer 2019. Responsibilities include tracking traditional and social media mentions daily, assisting with planning media campaigns, developing story ideas and more. For additional information about this internship and to apply, click here. COUNTRY Financial is also searching for a Knowledge Analyst Intern, Training Design Intern, and Instructional Design Intern for summer 2019. Assurance, an independent insurance brokerage firm in Schaumburg, Ill is looking for a Marketing Intern. The position involves hands-on involvement in all aspects of the Assurance marketing and communications department. Responsibilities include writing blog posts, contributing to Assurance’s social media strategy via social listening, supporting webinar and video efforts by transcribing content and more. For more information and to apply, visit Assurance’s website. For more information about available internships, contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu. If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu. ISU SPRING 2019 INTERNSHIP FAIR AND CAREER FAIR The ISU Spring 2019 Internship Fair and Career Fair are soon! The Internship Fair is Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 4-7 p.m. at the Bone Student Center. From 4:30-6:30 p.m., there will be free headshot photos. The Spring 2019 Career Fair is Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 4-7 p.m. at the Bone Student Center. Prepare for the Internship and Career Fair by attending InstaCareer on Feb. 4 or 12 at the Bone Student Center. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It’s time to start looking for scholarships! The company Fresh Prints is currently taking applications for a $1,000 scholarship. Applications are due Feb. 28. To learn more or to apply, click here. The 2019-2020 PRSSA scholarships will be available Feb. 25. To view a list of available scholarships and to apply, visit the PRSSA website. JOB OPPORTUNITIES PRSSA dues-paying members have access to thousands of communication and public relations job openings across the world! You can log in to the PRSA Jobcenter with your MyPRSA account, which is activated once you join PRSSA. APPLYING TO THE PR MAJOR? If you are interested in applying to the PR major, listen up! You must attend an informational meeting on one of the following days:
You must also write an essay. The application is due by March 1. COM 178 GUEST SPEAKERS PRSSA members are invited to attend COM 178 and listen to the PR guest speakers on the following days. The class meets from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Edwards 225 (Capen Auditorium). Arrive before class begins and stay until it ends.
PRSSA NETWORKING MIXER The PRSSA Networking Mixer is a cocktail-style networking event on Feb. 25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hancock Stadium Club in Normal. This is the perfect opportunity to network with PR and communications professionals as well as other ISU students. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Business professional attire is required, and this event is open to all ISU students. If you are an official PRSSA dues-paying member, you do not have to pay for a ticket, just email prssa@ilstu.edu to RSVP. If you are not a dues-paying member, tickets are $6.94. Click here to RSVP and buy a ticket. The deadline to buy a ticket/RSVP is today, Feb. 13 at 11:59 p.m. SAVE THE DATE: PRSSA AGENCY TOUR Our next agency tour is March 22. We will visit USA Today Sports Marketing and the Chicago Bulls. To attend, you must be a PRSSA dues-paying member or pay $20. MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Congratulations to Mia Rusch for her new position at ISU Office of Admissions! Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu FORUM PUBLICATIONS The winter 2019 publication of FORUM is now available. FORUM is PRSSA’s national newspaper and gives members the opportunity to read about the latest industry news and trends, get advice from professionals and learn about the Society. All dues-paying PRSSA members can write articles for FORUM to gain valuable writing experience and improve your resume by having your writing be published nationally. If you have questions about the publication or submitting articles, review the submission guidelines and contact the Publications Editor in Chief at FORUM@prsa.org. To view the winter 2019 edition of FORUM, click here. REGIONAL CONFERENCE The PRSSA Regional Conference, PRedict the Future, is March 1-2 in Loyola University Chicago’s Watertower Place Campus. The Conference is hosted by Columbia College Chicago, DePaul University and Loyola University Chicago and focuses on diversity, ethics and globalization. The fee is $70. Deadline to register is Feb. 17. To register, click here. COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients. 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. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
A LOOK AT NEXT SEMESTER… Jan 22: Returning Member meeting Jan. 29: New Member Meeting Feb. 5: Canva Workshop Feb. 12: Aaron Schoenherr Feb. 12 & 13: Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Feb. 19: Networking workshop Feb. 25: Networking Mixer Feb. 26: Cover Letters HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH We are currently putting together a committee to visit high schools in the Bloomington-Normal area. We will present about PRSSA and teach high schoolers about a new career option they may not be aware of! If you have any questions or would like to join the committee, contact Sydney Kendle: slkendl@ilstu.edu INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching for 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. Senator Richard Durbin offers an internship program for undergraduate students of all majors, and graduate and law students who are interested in experiencing the day-to-day operations of a Senator's office. Applications for Summer 2019 internships are now open! Internship opportunities are in Illinois and Washington, D.C. Tasks include conducting legislative research, assisting with casework matters, working with the press team and more. This is the perfect internship for those interested in political public relations! To learn more, click here. The public relations firm Ketchum is looking for interns for its 2019 Summer Fellows Program. During the internship, individuals will work with clients, participate in agency events, write client materials and more. Ketchum’s application process involves an interactive application game! Applications go live on January 1, 2019. Visit Ketchum’s website to learn more about this opportunity. There is also more information about the internship in an attachment below. The Wall Street Journal, an American news organization, is currently looking for interns for several summer 2019 internship positions. Internships are in New York and include a News Design Internship, Reporting Internships in the Americas, Video Internship, Magazine Internship and more. To view a full list of The Wall Street Journal’s internship opportunities and to apply, click here. Applications are now being accepted for Summer 2019 Journalism and Communications Academic Internship Programs in Washington, DC. This program includes undergraduate academic credit from George Mason University, internship placement with a media or PR organization in the Washington, DC Metro Area, and fully-furnished on-campus housing. Possible internship sites include The Washington Times and The New York Times. Students who are members of PRSSA will be given priority consideration during the internship placement process. For more information, visit DC Internship’s website. The O’Brien Team is searching for a sophomore-level ISU student to fulfill a social media position. The O’Brien Team is an auto dealership group in town with four locations. This position will manage all social media platforms, attend events to take photos and more. There are some evening and weekend requirements. If you have any further questions about the position or would like to apply, please email Paul Hepp at phepp@obrienteam.com. Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply. COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington is accepting applications for its Public Relations Internship for summer 2019. Responsibilities include tracking traditional and social media mentions daily, assisting with planning media campaigns, developing story ideas and more. For additional information about this internship and to apply, click here. COUNTRY Financial is also searching for a Knowledge Analyst Intern, Training Design Intern, and Instructional Design Intern for summer 2019. The Next Step Dance Studio in Bloomington is hiring a Social Media Intern. This position will manage and schedule social media posts for the studio. The position is 8-10 hours per week and is paid. For more information, contact thenextstepdancestudio@gmail.com. Assurance, an independent insurance brokerage firm in Schaumburg, Ill is looking for a Marketing Intern. The position involves hands-on involvement in all aspects of the Assurance marketing and communications department. Responsibilities include writing blog posts, contributing to Assurance’s social media strategy via social listening, supporting webinar and video efforts by transcribing content and more. For more information and to apply, visit Assurance’s website. For more information about available internships, contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu. If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It’s time to start searching for scholarships! ISU has plenty of university-wide scholarships available. The College of Arts and Sciences as well as the School of Communication websites list current scholarship opportunities. Check out all the scholarships today and get your applications ready! JOB OPPORTUNITIES PRSSA dues-paying members have access to thousands of communication and public relations job openings across the world! You can log in to the PRSA Jobcenter with your MyPRSA account, which is activated once you join PRSSA. PRSSA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY National Assembly will take place in Portland, Oregon on April 4-7, 2019. Each year, ISU PRSSA sends one general dues-paying member as a representative. This year’s representative will be junior Mattie Bean! Congratulations, Mattie! PRSSA UGLY SWEATER SALE Thanks to those who helped decorate and sell the ugly sweaters! We sold 19 sweaters and made $250! SAVE THE DATE – PRSSA NETWORKING MIXER PRSSA will host a cocktail-style Networking Mixer on the evening of February 25. This is the perfect opportunity to network with professionals and other ISU students. More details to come! MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Congratulations to Megan Pellock on her new job promotion! Congratulations to Sydney Kendle on her new job promotion! Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients. 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. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR SEE YOU NEXT SEMESTER! Hope to see you at our returning member meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
THE SEMESTER AHEAD… 11/27-29: Ugly Sweater Sale 12/4: Pre-Finals Mental Health Workshop HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH We are currently putting together a committee to visit high schools in the Bloomington-Normal area. We will present about PRSSA and teach high schoolers about a new career option they may not be aware of! If you have any questions or would like to join the committee, contact Sydney Kendle: slkendl@ilstu.edu INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching for 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. Senator Richard Durbin offers an internship program for undergraduate students of all majors, and graduate and law students who are interested in experiencing the day-to-day operations of a Senator's office. Applications for Summer 2019 internships are now open! Internship opportunities are in Illinois and Washington, D.C. Tasks include conducting legislative research, assisting with casework matters, working with the press team and more. This is the perfect internship for those interested in political public relations! To learn more, click here. The public relations firm Ketchum is looking for interns for its 2019 Summer Fellows Program. During the internship, individuals will work with clients, participate in agency events, write client materials and more. Ketchum’s application process involves an interactive application game! Applications go live on January 1, 2019. Visit Ketchum’s website to learn more about this opportunity. There is also more information about the internship in an attachment below. The Wall Street Journal, an American news organization, is currently looking for interns for several summer 2019 internship positions. Internships are in New York and include a News Design Internship, Reporting Internships in the Americas, Video Internship, Magazine Internship and more. To view a full list of The Wall Street Journal’s internship opportunities and to apply, click here. Applications are now being accepted for Summer 2019 Journalism and Communications Academic Internship Programs in Washington, DC. This program includes undergraduate academic credit from George Mason University, internship placement with a media or PR organization in the Washington, DC Metro Area, and fully-furnished on-campus housing. Possible internship sites include The Washington Times and The New York Times. Students who are members of PRSSA will be given priority consideration during the internship placement process. For more information, visit DC Internship’s website. The O’Brien Team is searching for a sophomore-level ISU student to fulfill a social media position. The O’Brien Team is an auto dealership group in town with four locations. This position will manage all social media platforms, attend events to take photos and more. There are some evening and weekend requirements. If you have any further questions about the position or would like to apply, please email Paul Hepp at phepp@obrienteam.com. Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply. COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington is accepting applications for its Public Relations Internship for summer 2019. Responsibilities include tracking traditional and social media mentions daily, assisting with planning media campaigns, developing story ideas and more. For additional information about this internship and to apply, click here. COUNTRY Financial is also searching for a Knowledge Analyst Intern, Training Design Intern, and Instructional Design Intern for summer 2019. Assurance, an independent insurance brokerage firm in Schaumburg, Ill is looking for a Marketing Intern. The position involves hands-on involvement in all aspects of the Assurance marketing and communications department. Responsibilities include writing blog posts, contributing to Assurance’s social media strategy via social listening, supporting webinar and video efforts by transcribing content and more. For more information and to apply, visit Assurance’s website. For more information about available internships, contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu. If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It’s time to start searching for scholarships! ISU has plenty of university-wide scholarships available. The College of Arts and Sciences as well as the School of Communication websites list current scholarship opportunities. Check out all the scholarships today and get your applications ready! JOB OPPORTUNITIES PRSSA dues-paying members have access to thousands of communication and public relations job openings across the world! You can log in to the PRSA Jobcenter with your MyPRSA account, which is activated once you join PRSSA. PRSSA UGLY SWEATER SALE PRSSA’s Ugly Sweater Sale is this week, Nov. 27-29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fell Hall Lobby. It is $15 per sweater or two sweaters for $25. We accept cash and Venmo. MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Congratulations to Mattie Bean for her new position as PRi’s Account Executive for The Rock Restaurant! Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients. 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. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Hope to see you at our final meeting of the semester on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
THE SEMESTER AHEAD… 11/17-25: Thanksgiving Break 11/26: National Assembly Applications Close at noon 11/27: Virtual Guest Speaker 11/27-29: Ugly Sweater Sale 12/4: Pre-Finals Mental Health Workshop HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH We are currently putting together a committee to visit high schools in the Bloomington-Normal area. We will present about PRSSA and teach high schoolers about a new career option they may not be aware of! If you have any questions or would like to join the committee, contact Sydney Kendle: slkendl@ilstu.edu INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching for 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. Senator Richard Durbin offers an internship program for undergraduate students of all majors, and graduate and law students who are interested in experiencing the day-to-day operations of a Senator's office. Applications for Summer 2019 internships are now open! Internship opportunities are in Illinois and Washington, D.C. Tasks include conducting legislative research, assisting with casework matters, working with the press team and more. This is the perfect internship for those interested in political public relations! To learn more, click here. The public relations firm Ketchum is looking for interns for its 2019 Summer Fellows Program. During the internship, individuals will work with clients, participate in agency events, write client materials and more. Ketchum’s application process involves an interactive application game! Applications go live on January 1, 2019. Visit Ketchum’s website to learn more about this opportunity. There is also more information about the internship in an attachment below. The Wall Street Journal, an American news organization, is currently looking for interns for several summer 2019 internship positions. Internships are in New York and include a News Design Internship, Reporting Internships in the Americas, Video Internship, Magazine Internship and more. To view a full list of The Wall Street Journal’s internship opportunities and to apply, click here. Applications are now being accepted for Summer 2019 Journalism and Communications Academic Internship Programs in Washington, DC. This program includes undergraduate academic credit from George Mason University, internship placement with a media or PR organization in the Washington, DC Metro Area, and fully-furnished on-campus housing. Possible internship sites include The Washington Times and The New York Times. Students who are members of PRSSA will be given priority consideration during the internship placement process. For more information, visit DC Internship’s website. The O’Brien Team is searching for a sophomore-level ISU student to fulfill a social media position. The O’Brien Team is an auto dealership group in town with four locations. This position will manage all social media platforms, attend events to take photos and more. There are some evening and weekend requirements. If you have any further questions about the position or would like to apply, please email Paul Hepp at phepp@obrienteam.com. Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply. COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington is accepting applications for its Public Relations Internship for summer 2019. Responsibilities include tracking traditional and social media mentions daily, assisting with planning media campaigns, developing story ideas and more. For additional information about this internship and to apply, click here. COUNTRY Financial is also searching for a Knowledge Analyst Intern, Training Design Intern, and Instructional Design Intern for summer 2019. Assurance, an independent insurance brokerage firm in Schaumburg, Ill is looking for a Marketing Intern. The position involves hands-on involvement in all aspects of the Assurance marketing and communications department. Responsibilities include writing blog posts, contributing to Assurance’s social media strategy via social listening, supporting webinar and video efforts by transcribing content and more. For more information and to apply, visit Assurance’s website. For more information about available internships, contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu. If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It’s time to start searching for scholarships! ISU has plenty of university-wide scholarships available. The College of Arts and Sciences as well as the School of Communication websites list current scholarship opportunities. Check out all the scholarships today and get your applications ready! JOB OPPORTUNITIES PRSSA dues-paying members have access to thousands of communication and public relations job openings across the world! You can log in to the PRSA Jobcenter with your MyPRSA account, which is activated once you join PRSSA. PRSSA UGLY SWEATER SALE PRSSA’s Ugly Sweater Sale is Nov. 27-29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fell Hall Lobby. The price is $15 per sweater or two sweaters for $25. We accept cash and Venmo. We also need people to help sell the sweaters in Fell Hall Lobby! If you are interested in working the table (it’s easy!), click here to sign up. PRSSA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The 2019 PRSSA National Assembly will take place in Portland, Ore. on April 4-7, 2019. Each year, ISU PRSSA sends one general dues-paying member as a representative. Interested? Send in your resume, a cover letter, and your availability for an interview the week after we return from break to prssa@ilstu.edu by noon on Nov. 26. MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients. 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. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR SEE YOU AFTER THANKSGIVING BREAK! Hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
THE SEMESTER AHEAD… 11/9: Bowling Social 11/13: Chapter meeting 11/17-25: Thanksgiving Break 11/27: Virtual Guest Speaker 11/27-29: Ugly Sweater Sale 12/4: Pre-Finals Mental Health Workshop HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH We are currently putting together a committee to visit high schools in the Bloomington-Normal area. We will present about PRSSA and teach high schoolers about a new career option they may not be aware of! If you have any questions or would like to join the committee, contact Sydney Kendle: slkendl@ilstu.edu INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching for 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. The School of Communication is looking for PR interns to help serve the School’s PR needs! A full internship description and instructions on how to apply are listed in an attachment below. Senator Richard Durbin offers an internship program for undergraduate students of all majors, and graduate and law students who are interested in experiencing the day-to-day operations of a Senator's office. Applications for Summer 2019 internships are now open! Internship opportunities are in Illinois and Washington, D.C. Tasks include conducting legislative research, assisting with casework matters, working with the press team and more. This is the perfect internship for those interested in political public relations! To learn more, click here. The public relations firm Ketchum is looking for interns for its 2019 Summer Fellows Program. During the internship, individuals will work with clients, participate in agency events, write client materials and more. Ketchum’s application process involves an interactive application game! Applications go live on January 1, 2019. Visit Ketchum’s website to learn more about this opportunity. There is also more information about the internship in an attachment below. The Wall Street Journal, an American news organization, is currently looking for interns for several summer 2019 internship positions. Internships are in New York and include a News Design Internship, Reporting Internships in the Americas, Video Internship, Magazine Internship and more. To view a full list of The Wall Street Journal’s internship opportunities and to apply, click here. Applications are now being accepted for Spring and Summer 2019 Journalism and Communications Academic Internship Programs in Washington, DC. Possible internship sites include The Washington Times and The New York Times. Students who are members of PRSSA will be given priority consideration during the internship placement process. For more information, visit DC Internship’s website. The O’Brien Team is searching for a sophomore-level ISU student to fulfill a social media position. The O’Brien Team is an auto dealership group in town with four locations. This position will manage all social media platforms, attend events to take photos and more. There are some evening and weekend requirements. If you have any further questions about the position or would like to apply, please email Paul Hepp at phepp@obrienteam.com. Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply. COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington is accepting applications for its Public Relations Internship for summer 2019. Responsibilities include tracking traditional and social media mentions daily, assisting with planning media campaigns, developing story ideas and more. For additional information about this internship and to apply, click here. COUNTRY Financial is also searching for a Knowledge Analyst Intern, Training Design Intern, and Instructional Design Intern for summer 2019. For more information about available internships, contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu. If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It’s time to start searching for scholarships! ISU has plenty of university-wide scholarships available. The College of Arts and Sciences as well as the School of Communication websites list current scholarship opportunities. Check out all the scholarships today and get your applications ready! JOB OPPORTUNITIES PRSSA dues-paying members have access to thousands of communication and public relations job openings across the world! You can log in to the PRSA Jobcenter with your MyPRSA account, which is activated once you join PRSSA. WORK THE TABLE AT THE UGLY SWEATER SALE PRSSA’s Ugly Sweater Sale is Nov. 27-29! All the sweaters are decorated, and now we need members to help sell them! If you are interested in working the table in Fell Hall Lobby, click here to sign up. PRSSA BOWLING SOCIAL Our next social is going to be at ISU’s Bowling and Billiards Center on Friday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. This social is free, and we will provide pizza! If you would like to attend, please sign up here. MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients. 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. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138! 
THE SEMESTER AHEAD… 11/6: Networking Triathlon, Part II: Contact Lists 11/13: Networking Triathlon, Part III: Networking Mixer 11/17-25: Thanksgiving Break 11/27: Virtual Guest Speaker 11/27-29: Ugly Sweater Sale 12/4: Pre-Finals Mental Health Workshop HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH We are currently putting together a committee to visit high schools in the Bloomington-Normal area. We will present about PRSSA and teach high schoolers about a new career option they may not be aware of! If you have any questions or would like to join the committee, contact Sydney Kendle: slkendl@ilstu.edu MEMBERSHIP DUES Thank you to those who paid membership dues! If you paid dues, an email will be sent out after Nov. 1 with instructions on how to set up and access your PRSSA account. INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching for 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. The School of Communication is looking for PR interns to help serve the School’s PR needs! A full internship description and instructions on how to apply are listed in an attachment below. Senator Richard Durbin offers an internship program for undergraduate students of all majors, and graduate and law students who are interested in experiencing the day-to-day operations of a Senator's office. Applications for Summer 2019 internships are now open! Internship opportunities are in Illinois and Washington, D.C. Tasks include conducting legislative research, assisting with casework matters, working with the press team and more. This is the perfect internship for those interested in political public relations! To learn more, click here. The public relations firm Ketchum is looking for interns for its 2019 Summer Fellows Program. During the internship, individuals will work with clients, participate in agency events, write client materials and more. Ketchum’s application process involves an interactive application game! Applications go live on January 1, 2019. Visit Ketchum’s website to learn more about this opportunity. There is also more information about the internship in an attachment below. The Wall Street Journal, an American news organization, is currently looking for interns for several summer 2019 internship positions. Internships are in New York and include a News Design Internship, Reporting Internships in the Americas, Video Internship, Magazine Internship and more. To view a full list of The Wall Street Journal’s internship opportunities and to apply, click here. Applications are now being accepted for Spring and Summer 2019 Journalism and Communications Academic Internship Programs in Washington, DC. Possible internship sites include The Washington Times and The New York Times. Students who are members of PRSSA will be given priority consideration during the internship placement process. For more information, visit DC Internship’s website. For more information about available internships, contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu. If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It’s time to start searching for scholarships! ISU has plenty of university-wide scholarships available. The College of Arts and Sciences as well as the School of Communication websites list current scholarship opportunities. Check out all the scholarships today and get your applications ready! JOB OPPORTUNITIES PRSSA dues-paying members have access to thousands of communication and public relations job openings across the world! You can log in to the PRSA Jobcenter with your MyPRSA account, which is activated once you join PRSSA. MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu PRSSA AGENCY TOUR Our next agency tour is in Oakbrook and Downers Grove on Friday, Nov. 2. We will be visiting David James Group and Advocate Health Care! The tour is filled. If you are attending, an email with the tour itinerary will be sent out soon. Questions? Ask Anna Souhrada: asouhra@ilstu.edu PRSSA BOWLING SOCIAL Our next social is going to be at ISU’s Bowling and Billiards Center on Friday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. This social is free, and we will provide pizza! If you would like to attend, please sign up here. COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients. 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. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
THE SEMESTER AHEAD… 10/27: Football Game Concessions 10/30: Networking Triathlon, Part I: Get LinkedIn 11/6: Networking Triathlon, Part II: Contact Lists 11/13: Networking Triathlon, Part III: Networking Mixer 11/17-25: Thanksgiving Break 11/27: Virtual Guest Speaker 11/27-29: Ugly Sweater Sale 12/4: Pre-Finals Mental Health Workshop HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH We are currently putting together a committee to visit high schools in the Bloomington-Normal area. We will present about PRSSA and teach high schoolers about a new career option they may not be aware of! If you have any questions or would like to join the committee, contact Sydney Kendle: slkendl@ilstu.edu INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching for 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. The School of Communication is looking for PR interns to help serve the School’s PR needs! A full internship description and instructions on how to apply are listed in an attachment below. Senator Richard Durbin offers an internship program for undergraduate students of all majors, and graduate and law students who are interested in experiencing the day-to-day operations of a Senator's office. Applications for the Spring 2019 internships are now open! Internship opportunities are in Illinois and Washington, D.C. Tasks include conducting legislative research, assisting with casework matters, working with the press team and more. This is the perfect internship for those interested in political public relations! To learn more, click here. The public relations firm Ketchum is looking for interns for its 2019 Summer Fellows Program. During the internship, individuals will work with clients, participate in agency events, write client materials and more. Ketchum’s application process involves an interactive application game! Applications go live on January 1, 2019. Visit Ketchum’s website to learn more about this opportunity. There is also more information about the internship in an attachment below. The Wall Street Journal, an American news organization, is currently looking for interns for several summer 2019 internship positions. Internships are in New York and include a News Design Internship, Reporting Internships in the Americas, Video Internship, Magazine Internship and more. Applications are due Oct. 26. To view a full list of The Wall Street Journal’s internship opportunities and to apply, click here. Applications are now being accepted for Spring and Summer 2019 Journalism and Communications Academic Internship Programs in Washington, DC. Possible internship sites include The Washington Times and The New York Times. Students who are members of PRSSA will be given priority consideration during the internship placement process. For more information, visit DC Internship’s website. For more information about available internships, contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu. If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It’s time to start searching for scholarships! ISU has plenty of university-wide scholarships available. The College of Arts and Sciences as well as the School of Communication websites list current scholarship opportunities. Check out all the scholarships today and get your applications ready! JOB OPPORTUNITIES PRSSA dues-paying members have access to thousands of communication and public relations job openings across the world! You can log in to the PRSA Jobcenter with your MyPRSA account, which is activated once you join PRSSA. MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu PR CAREER DAY – PUBLICITY CLUB OF CHICAGO The Publicity Club of Chicago along with PRSSA are hosting a Career Day on. Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at Columbia College Chicago. There will be a panel with recent graduates who are now working their first PR job, followed by the opportunity to meet representatives from several of Chicago’s top PR agencies. Learn from the panelists about their first job experiences, then learn what opportunities these PR firms have for interns and entry-level positions. There is a $10 admission fee for this event. You must register by 3 p.m. Oct 25. To register, click here. PRSSA AGENCY TOUR Our next agency tour is in Oakbrook and Downers Grove on Friday, Nov. 2. We will be visiting David James Group and Advocate Health Care! David James Group is a nationwide business-to- business agency and integrated marketing. The company works with the National Society of Women Engineers, the National Society of Black Engineers, the Obesity Medical Association, and more. Advocate Health Care is the tenth largest healthcare provider in the U.S. with a network of 15 hospitals across Illinois. We will be going to Advocate Healthcare’s corporate hub! All spots are filled for the tour. If you are attending, an email with the tour itinerary will be sent out soon. Questions? Ask Anna Souhrada: asouhra@ilstu.edu PRSSA BOWLING SOCIAL Our next social is going to be at ISU’s Bowling and Billiards Center on Friday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. This social is free! If you would like to attend, please sign up here. COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients. 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. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
THE SEMESTER AHEAD… 10/22-23: Fall Bake Sale 10/23: Media Panel 10/27: Football Game Concessions 10/30: Networking Triathlon, Part I: Get LinkedIn 11/6: Networking Triathlon, Part II: Contact Lists 11/13: Networking Triathlon, Part III: Networking Mixer 11/17-25: Thanksgiving Break 11/27: Virtual Guest Speaker 11/27-29: Ugly Sweater Sale 12/4: Pre-Finals Mental Health Workshop HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH We are currently putting together a committee to visit high schools in the Bloomington-Normal area. We will present about PRSSA and teach high schoolers about a new career option they may not be aware of! If you have any questions or would like to join the committee, contact Sydney Kendle: slkendl@ilstu.edu INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching for 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. The School of Communication is looking for PR interns to help serve the School’s PR needs! A full internship description and instructions on how to apply are listed in an attachment below. JoyRun is looking for interns to fulfill two internship positions. The Growth Marketing Intern will execute marketing campaigns, identify and establish partnerships with organizations to drive brand excitement and more. The Runner Marketing Associate will earn money doing runs with opportunities for bonuses, execute marketing campaigns and promotions with local business partners and more. Both positions offer flexible scheduling. For more information and to apply, visit JoyRun’s website. Senator Richard Durbin offers an internship program for undergraduate students of all majors, and graduate and law students who are interested in experiencing the day-to-day operations of a Senator's office. Applications for the Spring 2019 internships are now open! Internship opportunities are in Illinois and Washington, D.C. Tasks include conducting legislative research, assisting with casework matters, working with the press team and more. This is the perfect internship for those interested in political public relations! To learn more, click here. The public relations firm Ketchum is looking for interns for its 2019 Summer Fellows Program. During the internship, individuals will work with clients, participate in agency events, write client materials and more. Ketchum’s application process involves an interactive application game! Applications go live on January 1, 2019. Visit Ketchum’s website to learn more about this opportunity. There is also more information about the internship in an attachment below. The Wall Street Journal, an American news organization, is currently looking for interns for several summer 2019 internship positions. Internships are in New York and include a News Design Internship, Reporting Internships in the Americas, Video Internship, Magazine Internship and more. Applications are due Oct. 26. To view a full list of The Wall Street Journal’s internship opportunities and to apply, click here. For more information about available internships, contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu. If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It’s time to start searching for scholarships! ISU has plenty of university-wide scholarships available. The College of Arts and Sciences as well as the School of Communication websites list current scholarship opportunities. Check out all the scholarships today and get your applications ready! JOB OPPORTUNITIES PRSSA dues-paying members have access to thousands of communication and public relations job openings across the world! You can log in to the PRSA Jobcenter with your MyPRSA account, which is activated once you join PRSSA. MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu PRSSA FALL BAKE SALE Our Fall Bake sale is Monday, Oct. 22 and Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fell Hall Lobby. We will sell baked goods such as brownies and cookies! We need people to make desserts as well as help at the table while we’re selling them. If you would like to make an item(s) for the bake sale, please sign up here. The deadline to sign up to make a dessert is Thursday, Oct. 17. If you have already signed up to bake something, look out for an email soon regarding further information about bringing your baked good to the sale. If you would like to help run the table, please sign up here. Questions? Email: prssa@ilstu.edu PRSSA AGENCY TOUR Our next agency tour is in Oakbrook and Downers Grove on Friday, Nov. 2. We will be visiting David James Group and Advocate Health Care! David James Group is a nationwide business-to- business agency and integrated marketing. The company works with the National Society of Women Engineers, the National Society of Black Engineers, the Obesity Medical Association, and more. Advocate Health Care is the tenth largest healthcare provider in the U.S. with a network of 15 hospitals across Illinois. We will be going to Advocate Healthcare’s corporate hub! The deadline to sign up for the tour is Oct. 23. Questions? Ask Anna Souhrada: asouhra@ilstu.edu PRSSA BOWLING SOCIAL It’s time to mark your calendars because our next social is going to be at ISU’s Bowling and Billiards Center on Friday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. More details will be available at next week's meeting! COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients. 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. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
THE SEMESTER AHEAD… 10/4-10/9: National Conference in Austin, Texas 10/9: No Chapter, National Conference 10/16: Sweater Decorating and last day to turn in membership dues 10/23: Alumni Panel 10/27: Football Game Concessions 10/30: Networking Triathlon, Part I: Get LinkedIn 11/6: Networking Triathlon, Part II: Contact Lists 11/13: Networking Triathlon, Part III: Networking Mixer 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 will take cash or check, and all checks are to made out to ISU PRSSA. Deadline is Oct. 16. If you have paid your dues, please send you ilstu email address to Leo Portillo: lportil@ilstu.edu Benefits for dues-paying members: National Conference, Regional Conferences, agency tours, scholarships, internships, PRSA Jobcenter, leadership positions, networking events, resume etc. See the PRSSA website for more information. HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH We are currently putting together a committee to visit high schools in the Bloomington-Normal area. We will present about PRSSA and teach high schoolers about a new career option they may not be aware of! If you have any questions or would like to join the committee, contact Sydney Kendle: slkendl@ilstu.edu INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching for 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. The School of Communication is looking for PR interns to help serve the School’s PR needs! A full internship description and instructions on how to apply are listed in an attachment below. JoyRun is looking for interns to fulfill two internship positions. The Growth Marketing Intern will execute marketing campaigns, identify and establish partnerships with organizations to drive brand excitement and more. The Runner Marketing Associate will earn money doing runs with opportunities for bonuses, execute marketing campaigns and promotions with local business partners and more. Both positions offer flexible scheduling. For more information and to apply, visit JoyRun’s website. ISU Student Accounts (the billing department) is currently looking for an intern who can work from spring to summer 2019. To learn more, contact Raye Ward at rmward6@ilstu.edu Senator Richard Durbin offers an internship program for undergraduate students of all majors, and graduate and law students who are interested in experiencing the day-to-day operations of a Senator's office. Applications for the Spring 2019 internships are now open! Internship opportunities are in Illinois and Washington, D.C. Tasks include conducting legislative research, assisting with casework matters, working with the press team and more. This is the perfect internship for those interested in political public relations! To learn more, click here. The public relations firm Ketchum is looking for interns for its 2019 Summer Fellows Program. During the internship, individuals will work with clients, participate in agency events, write client materials and more. Ketchum’s application process involves an interactive application game! Applications go live on January 1, 2019. Visit Ketchum’s website to learn more about this opportunity. There is also more information about the internship in an attachment below. The Wall Street Journal, an American news organization, is currently looking for interns for several summer 2019 internship positions. Internships are in New York and include a News Design Internship, Reporting Internships in the Americas, Video Internship, Magazine Internship and more. Applications are due Oct. 26. To view a full list of The Wall Street Journal’s internship opportunities and to apply, click here. For more information about available internships, contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu. If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It’s time to start searching for scholarships! ISU has plenty of university-wide scholarships available. The College of Arts and Sciences as well as the School of Communication websites list current scholarship opportunities. Check out all the scholarships today and get your applications ready! JOB OPPORTUNITIES PRSSA dues-paying members have access to thousands of communication and public relations job openings across the world! You can log in to the PRSA Jobcenter with your MyPRSA account, which is activated once you join PRSSA. MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Happy 21st Birthday to Megan Pellock! Congrats to Leo Portillo for finding the Sodexo Office in Hancock Stadium! Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu PRSSA FALL BAKE SALE Our Fall Bake sale is Monday, Oct. 22 and Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fell Hall Lobby. We will sell fall/Halloween-themed baked goods such as brownies and cookies! We need people to make desserts as well as help at the table while we’re selling them. We are also having a baking day on Oct. 21 at a few PRSSA members’ apartments to bake together! If you would like to make an item(s) for the bake sale, please sign up here. The deadline to sign up to make a dessert is Tuesday, Oct. 16. If you would like to help run the table, please sign up here. Questions? Email: prssa@ilstu.edu COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients. 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. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR SEE YOU IN TWO WEEKS! Due to PRSSA National Conference, we will NOT have a meeting next week. We hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138. We will be decorating sweaters for our upcoming Ugly Sweater Sale in November!
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