CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Friday, April 3 – Tour (Edelman and Bulls)
April 6-10 – COM Week
Thursday, April 9 – Career Institute 
Saturday, April 11 – Masquerade social
Thursday, April 16 – PRSA dinner 
Friday, April 17 – Tour (Weber Shandwick and Golin)
Saturday, April 18 – Social 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Executive Board Applications

If you would like to apply for the 2015-2016 executive board, send your resume, cover letter, ranking of your top three positions, and optional letter of recommendation in one PDF to prssa@ilstu.edu. It is a great way to get involved and improve leadership skill. If you have any concerns, please talk to anyone or executive board or Dr. Smudde. Interviews will be scheduled in the order they are received. 

COM Week 2015 

COM Week 2015 is April 6–9 with 15 panels and five keynotes. This year’s theme is “Inspiring Innovation.” Download the official Illinois State University app for free in the iOS App Store or Google Play Store and retrieve the COM Week 2015 Guide. The Career Institute is from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 9 in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center. You may pre-register here.

Speaker

Rory Swikle, vice president at Ogilvy Public Relations, will speak before Chapter at 7 p.m. next Tuesday, April 7 as a part of COM Week. Chapter will continue as usual at 8:15 p.m. If you are not attending the speaker, please wait in the hall until the session is over.

Gift of Hope

Gift of Hope promotes the benefits of organ donations and registers new donors. Our event is 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. Please email the account if you are interested in volunteering. 

PRSA Dinner 

The next PRSA dinner is 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at the Bone Student Center. It is $25 to attend. Will Koch from COUNTRY Financial will speak about the social media crisis response to help tornado victims in Washington, Ill.

Tour

Our final tour of the year is Friday, April 17. We will tour Weber Shandwick and Golin. A $10 deposit is needed to secure your spot, which will be returned to you the morning of the tour to give to your driver for gas. Please bring cash for parking and money for lunch. Please email the account or contact Frank if you are interested in attending,

Masquerade Social

We will hold a masquerade-themed social Saturday, April 11. The location and time is still to be determined.

Social

We will hold a social Saturday, April 18 in Uptown Normal and Downtown Bloomington. You must be at least 21 years old to attend. Please sign up with your t-shirt size with Calysta Will. Shirts will cost between $10-15 depending on the number of attendees. The deadline for shirt orders is this Friday. 

Members of the Week

Congratulations Mateo Aguirre for being member of the week for consistent attendance and participation in Chapter events.

Member of the Month

Congratulations to Tyler Fiesel for being member of the month for consistent attendance and participation in Chapter events.

Job/Internship Opportunities

Jack Axe is looking for public relations, event planning, and sales interns. If you are interested or for more information, please contact Kyle Slamans at Kyle@JackAxe.com.

The University of Wisconsin- Madison is looking for a Communications Specialist at its Carbone Cancer Center. For more information, visit www.ohr.wisc.edu/WebListing/Unclassified/PVLSummary.aspx?pvl_num=82145.

Volunteer Opportunity

The MCstrong 5k is at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 18. Volunteers, runners, and walkers are needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please as Ali Seys for the form. 
Student Alumni Reception

There is an opportunity for students and alumni to join together for an evening of socializing and networking from 6:30 to 8 p.m. next Friday, April 10 in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center. To register, visit www.Alumni.IllinoisState.edu/Reception.

Charleen R. Crean Memorial Arts Award

Competitors must produce public performances that combine a musical component with two other mediums, including visual, performing, or digital arts.  There is an opportunity for students to win up to $750. Award recipients will be chosen April 23 in CVA 110. Judges will choose first, second, and third place winners. To apply for this award, please write a brief explanation of your project and submit it to Derick Downey at dddowne@ilstu.edu by April 13.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Tuesday, March 31 – Deadline for executive board applications
Friday, April 3 – Tour (Edelman and United Center)
April 6-10 – COM Week
Thursday, April 9 – Career Institute 
Saturday, April 11 – Social

REAL WORLD D.C.

• Randy DeCleene
• Partner at kglobal
• The public relations industry in Washington

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Executive Board Applications

If you would like to apply for the 2015-2016 executive board, send your resume, cover letter, ranking of your top three positions, and optional letter of recommendation in one PDF to prssa@ilstu.edu. Interviews will be scheduled in the order they are received. Applications are due by midnight Tuesday, March 31.

COM Week 2015 

COM Week 2015 is April 6–9 with 15 panels and five keynotes. This year’s theme is “Inspiring Innovation.” Download the official Illinois State University app for free in the iOS App Store or Google Play Store and retrieve the COM Week 2015 Guide. The Career Institute is from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 9 in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center. You may pre-register here.

Member Certificates 

If you are a dues-paying member, you may pick up your membership certificate with Cassidy.

Gift of Hope

Gift of Hope promotes the benefits of organ donations and registers new donors. Our event will be 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. Please email the account if you are interested in volunteering. 

PRSA Dinner 

The next PRSA dinner is 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at the Bone Student Center. It is $25 to attend. Registration will be available until Saturday, April 11. Will Koch from COUNTRY Financial will speak about the social media crisis response to help tornado victims in Washington, Ill.

Tour

The next tour is Friday, April 3 in Chicago. We will tour Edelman and the United Center. A $10 deposit is needed to secure your spot, which will be returned to you the morning of the tour to give to your driver for gas. Please bring cash for parking and money for lunch. Please email the account or contact Frank if interested in attending. There will be a mandatory meeting for all attendees next Tuesday after Chapter. 

Social

We will hold a social Saturday, April 11 in Uptown Normal and Downtown Bloomington. You must be at least 21 years old to attend. 

Members of the Week

Congratulations to Audie Lauf and Melissa Guerra for being members of the week for attending PRSSA Regional Conference and the mentor-mentee social.

Job/Internship Opportunities

Hill+Knowlton Strategies is looking for summer interns in Chicago. If you are interested, contact Danika Kmetz, alumna of our public relations program and former ISU PRSSA president, at Danika.Kmetz@hkstrategies.com.

CDW is looking for summer interns in Chicago. Applications can be found at here.

Volunteer Opportunity

The MCstrong 5k is at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 18. Volunteers, runners, and walkers are needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please ask Ali Seys for the form.  

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, March 18 – Mentor-mentee dinner
Saturday, March 21 – Regional Conference
Tuesday, March 24 – Real World D.C. 
Wednesday, March 25 – Blackhawks jersey raffle
Friday, April 3 – Tour (Edelman and United Center)
April 6-10 – COM Week
Thursday, April 9 – Career Institute 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Executive Board Applications

If you would like to apply for the 2015-2016executive board, send your resume, cover letter, ranking of your top three positions, and optional letter of recommendation in one PDF to prssa@ilstu.edu. The application deadline is due by midnight Tuesday, March 31.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistantship

If you are interested in being an undergraduate teaching assistant for COM 178: Introduction to Public Relations, please contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu by Friday, March 20. If you have any questions about the position, ask Cassidy, Lauren, or Bridget.

COM Week 2015

COM Week 2015 is April 6–9 with 15 panels and six keynotes. This year’s theme is “Inspiring Innovation.” The Career Institute is from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 9 in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center. Please email the account if you are interested in volunteering for the Career Institute. 

Real World D.C.

ISU PRSSA has partnered with co-sponsor Illinois State University Student Government Association to proudly host guest speaker Randy DeCleene. 

Randy is a consultant based in Washington, D.C., with nearly 20 years experience and expertise in strategic communications, public affairs, public policy, government relations, marketing, branding, executive counsel, writing, and law. He is a partner at kglobal, a Washington, D.C., based full-service communications firm, which specializes in public affairs and public relations. With an extensive and impressive career, Randy has worked for the U.S. Army, Ketchum, Ogilvy Public Relations, and was the Deputy Press Secretary for the Office of Vice President Dick Cheney. 

At Real World D.C., Randy will speak about his career at kglobal, public relations in the political sphere, what life is like in Washington, and advice for young professionals with a healthy dose of wit and humor. Please bring your questions. 

This event is free and open to the public. Please come and invite your friends! Food and beverages will be provided.

Tour

The next tour is Friday, April 3 in Chicago. We will tour Edelman and the United Center. A  $10 deposit is needed to secure your spot, which will be returned to you the morning of the tour to give to your driver for gas. Please bring cash for parking and money for lunch. Please email the account or contact Frank if interested in attending. 

Mentor-Mentee Social

A mentor-mentee dinner is tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Pub II. 

Member of the Week

Congratulations to Tyler Fiesel for being member of the week for consistent attendance and Chapter involvement.

LeaderShape

LeaderShape is a six-day interactive program of self-discovery that offers team-building activities, discussions, and group exercises. Applications are due this Friday, March 20. To learn more about this event, please visit deanofstudents.illinoisstate.edu/involvement/leadership/programs/leadershape. 

Redbird Ready

Redbird Ready is a recruitment event and needs volunteers. It is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11.  There is a mandatory volunteer training session from 5 to6 p.m. Wednesday, April 1. If you would like to participate or for more information, contact Nancy Vasquez, assistant director of admissions, at 309-438-3914.

Job/Internship Opportunities

WZND is accepting interns for client services, public relations, and external relations director. Applications are due next Wednesday, March 25 and are available at wznd.com under “Work for WZND.”

ISU Alumni Relations is looking for a summer intern. For more information, contact Ashely Pritts at 309-438-1228. 

The Alzheimer’s Association in Chicago is looking for a communication intern. For more information, contact Kaylin Risvold at krisvold@alz.org.

Advocate BroMenn Medical Center is looking for a summer public affairs and marketing intern to promote wellness and health care. For more information, contact Eric Alvin at eric.alvin@advocatehealth.com.

Volunteer Opportunity

The MCstrong 5k is at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 18. Volunteers, runners, and walkers are needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please as Ali Seys for the form. 

Blackhawks Raffle

We are raffling off a Blackhawks jersey next Wednesday, March 25 at Pub II. Please contact Mateo Aguirre or Katelyn Jelley if interested in volunteering. You must be 21 years old. 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Thursday, March 5 – PRSA Dinner (Peoria)
Friday, March 6 – Tour (Zeno Group and Walker Sands)
Tuesday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day social
Wednesday, March 18 – Mentor-mentee dinner
Saturday, March 21 – Regional Conference
Tuesday, March 24 – Real World D.C. 
April 6-10 – COM Week
Thursday, April 9 – Career Institute 

SPEAKER

• Amy Bishop
• Senior Digital Strategist at DigitalRelevance
• PRSA National Board Member
• Skype session
• Industry information

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Get Involved Interviews

Executive board members will only be available before Chapter at 7:30 p.m. on March 17 for the COM 178 Get Involved project. Executive board members will not be available during other times unless special accommodations are made in advance. Alternate arrangements will not be made after March 1. 

COM Week 2015

COM Week 2015 is April 6–9 with 15 panels and six keynotes. This year’s theme is “Inspiring Innovation.” The Career Institute is from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 9 in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center. Please email the account if you are interested in volunteering for the Career Institute. 

Real World D.C.

Randy DeCleene, partner at kGlobal in the District of Columbia, is speaking at Chapter, Tuesday, March 24. kGLobal works with many political clients. He will focus on the public relations industry in the District.

Tour

The next tour is Friday, March 6 in Chicago. We are touring Zeno Group and Walker Sands. Your $10 deposit will be returned to you Friday morning to give to your driver for gas. Please bring cash for parking and money for lunch. 

Regional Conference

The Loop Chicago: DIVERGENT is Saturday, March 21 in Chicago and hosted by Columbia College Chicago and Loyola University Chicago. The cost is $45 and the deadline to register is March 9. There are less than 100 tickets left. For more information, visit theloopchicago.com. Please email the account when you sign up.

Social

We are having a St. Patrick’s Day social at Chapter Tuesday, March 17. Don’t forget to wear green!

Mentor-Mentee Social

We are having a mentor-mentee dinner at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 at the Pub II. Please RSVP on the Facebook group if you would like to attend. 

Member of the Week

Congratulations to Alex Danko for being member of the week for consistent attendance and involvement with Gift of Hope.

Member of the Month

Congratulations to Mateo Aguirre for being member of the month for consistent attendance and work for development. 

Job/Internship Opportunities

The Redbird Hockey team is looking for interns for the 2015-2016 season. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references to James Wayne, coordinator of sport Clubs, at the Student Fitness Center, room 103 by Wednesday, April 1.

Heartland Community College is looking for an alumni and donor relations intern for the 2015-2016 school year. This internship is paid and the deadline is Wednesday, April 1. If you have any questions, ask Maggie Ziemann or Bridget Anders. 

Volunteer Opportunity

The MCstrong 5k is at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 18. Volunteers, runners, and walkers are needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please ask Ali Seys for the form.