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THE SEMESTER AHEAD…
4/5: #BetsyPlankDay 4/5: Diversity Employer Expo 4/6: Agency Tour 4/10: Chapter 4/13: Bowling Social 4/13: Deadline PRSSA management positions at 11:59 p.m. 4/16-4/20: COM Week 4/17: Guest Speaker: Branding 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. 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 Allstate is looking to fill their full-time, paid summer internship at their headquarters in Northbrook Ill. The internship will focus on corporate communications across the region. Applicants must be returning to school in the fall, not graduating, to be eligible for the position. Visit their website to apply. CIT Trucks of Normal is looking for a marketing intern! The intern will work with different departments of the company to assess and address their individual marketing needs. This internship has a very high probability of leading to a full-time position! Find more information and apply here. Motion PR, the boutique firm we visited on our last agency tour, is looking for a summer intern! Submit your application here. Weber Shandwick, the other PR agency we visited, is also looking for summer interns. Weber is one of the biggest PR agencies in the world and mainly focuses on business-to-business PR. Applicants must be graduating seniors. Apply here. The Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development is looking for an intern for the 2018-19 school year. The position is right on campus, counts for elective credit and has a commitment of about 10 hours per week. Learn more here. All Community Events is an organization responsible for planning and executing several half marathons and 5-10k’s in the Chicagoland area. They are looking for a paid summer intern! Click here to learn more. *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 next agency tour is this Friday, April 6. We will be visiting Walker Sands and Zapwater in Chicago. Watch your email as the itinerary will be sent out today. Questions? Ask Sydney: svelez@ilstu.edu GAMMA PHI CIRCUS VOLUNTEERS We will be volunteering with the Gamma Phi Circus concessions stands during the performances on April 20 and 21. This is a great opportunity to help us fundraise for the Chapter, plus you’ll get to see the show! Members interested in attending National Conference are strongly encouraged to attend, as some of the funds raised will go toward reimbursements. Sign up on the Google Sheet if you are interested in helping out! Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu PRSA WEBINARS As a dues-paying member, you have access to all PRSA and PRSSA webinars. You can register online for the following upcoming webinars:
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Congratulations to Jessica Konstantelos on her summer internship with high school District 214 Foundation! Did you start/receive a new internship, scholarship, award, job, etc? If so, we want to hear about it. Contact Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD Congratulations to Elizabeth Lynch on being selected for the PRSSA Outstanding Senior Award. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to our Chapter and wish you the best as you move into the professional world! 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 MEETING TIME POLL Based on the suggestions in last week’s poll, we will be keeping our same meeting time (Tuesdays at 8 p.m.) next year. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@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 PRSSA NATIONAL CONFERENCE GRANT Speaking of National Conference, check out the National Conference Grant application for the chance to have your conference fee waived. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu CENTRAL ILLINOIS PRSA The Central Illinois chapter of PRSA (our parent organization) will have dinner meetings on Thursday, March 22 in Peoria and Wednesday, April 25 in Bloomington-Normal. These meetings are $25 for students and include a meal and guest speakers. Watch you email for a sign-up link! Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu NATIONAL LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AVAILABLE Publications Editor-in-Chief: This individual is responsible for creating FORUM and managing the society’s blog, Progressions. He or she will also attend three National Conference during their term. Click here to learn more. Regional Ambassadors: These individuals are responsible for serving as liaisons between Chapter presidents and the National Committee, including making phone calls to update presidents in your assigned region. Benefits include discounted National Conference registration and recognition at National Conference. Click here for more information. DIVERSITY EMPLOYER EXPO This event will feature an alumni panel, career expo, dinner and opportunities for networking. It takes place this Thursday, April 5 from 4:30-7 p.m. at Hancock Stadium. Registration is required as seating is limited. Reserve your spot here. PRSSA NATIONAL UPDATES National Gold Key Award The highest honor a PRSSA member can receive, this award recognizes students who display outstanding academic excellence in public relations and leadership qualities within their PRSSA Chapter. National President’s Citation If you possess leadership and professional skills, have a strong understanding of PRSSA and are an active PRSSA member on the Chapter and national level, consider applying for the National President’s Citation. Membership Spotlight The Member Spotlight recognizes all members who go above and beyond the call of duty not only within their Chapters, but also in their community. Go to the website for a full list of scholarships and awards available. Your PRSSA member experience is what you make of it so take advantage of everything you have available, your future self will thank you. If you have any questions reach out to Vice President of Member Services, Allyson Berry. MAY GRADUATES PRSSA has helped you enhance your education and broaden your network. The only thing left to do is launch your career. If you're graduating this spring, be prepared to take the next step after you walk across the stage—transitioning to PRSA as an Associate Member. Associate Member dues are just $60, a savings of more than $200, per year. Plus, when you become an Associate Member, you can join the New Professional Section for at no cost to you using code AM18. EXECUTIVE BOARD 2018-19 Congratulations to the newly selected 2018-19 executive board: President: Katie Helander Vice President: Anna Souhrada Secretary: Denise Cartina Director of Digital Media: Megan Pellock Director of PRi: Maddie Rose Director of Community Involvement: Sydney Kendle Treasurer: Leo Portillo MANAGEMENT POSITIONS 2018-19 Applications for committee management positions for the 2018-19 school year are now open. Please submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and desired position to prssa@ilstu.edu no later than Friday, April 13 at 11:59 p.m. The following positions are currently open:
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 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, April 10 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
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