A LOOK AT THE SEMESTER… April 30: Chapter – Senior Sendoff May 8: Noodles and Company Fundraiser MIPS AWARDS / PRSSA GRADUATION CORDS At next week’s meeting, we will give out awards for those with the highest MIPS this semester. For those who ordered PRSSA graduation cords, they will be passed out during next week’s meeting. You must attend the meeting in order to receive your cord. PRSSA END OF THE YEAR SURVEY Please fill out the end of the year PRSSA survey by clicking here or by scanning the QR code at the bottom of the meeting minutes. We would love to hear your feedback! 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. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM has several summer 2019 internships available in Melrose Park, Ill., including a PR internship. To view these internships, click here. The ISU School of Communication is looking for PR Interns for 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. The ISU Stevenson Center is searching for a PR Intern for the 2019-2020 school year. The PR Intern will work around 10 hours a week. Responsibilities include event planning and execution, social media, designing flyers, and more. For a full job description, scroll down to the bottom of the meeting minutes and download the job description file. To apply, email or drop off your application in person with your resume, a writing sample, and the Intern Information Sheet filled out (attached at the bottom of the meeting minutes). 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 The 2019-2020 PRSSA Scholarships are now available. 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. Also, Loyola Medicine is looking for someone to fill the full-time position of the manager of media relations. Interested? To learn more about the position, contact Chris Vicik at chris.vicik@luhs.org MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Happy 22nd Birthday to Denise Cartina! Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu PRSSA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2019 The PRSSA International Conference is Oct. 18-22 in San Diego, CA. Early bird registration deadline is Sept. 6 – start thinking/planning if you want to go! The Conference features:
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 last meeting of the semester on April 30 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138! ![]()
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