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October 24th, 2017

10/25/2017

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Thursday, Oct. 26 - Fall study abroad fair: 1 - 4 p.m. Prairie Room, BSC
Thursday, Oct. 26 - The Chase with Aaron Schoenherr: 6:30 p.m. Capen Auditorium
Friday, Oct. 27 - Corporate tours
Friday, Oct. 27 - Publicity Club Career Day: Columbia College of Chicago
Saturday, Oct. 28 - Radar Farms social
Tuesday, Oct. 31 - Halloween: NO CHAPTER MEETING
Tuesday, Nov. 7 – Blackhawks Media Panel: 5:30 CVA 151
Saturday, Nov. 11 – Ugly Sweater Decorating Mini Social
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
White House Internship Program – Deadline Sept. 8 for spring internship, summer internship application opens Nov. 29
https://www.whitehouse.gov/participate/internships/apply?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wh_20170823_nan
 
General Motors is looking for undergraduate students willing to relocate to Detroit for the summer for their internship program. Students who are still pursuing their degree and have not finished all of their major classes are preferred.
www.gmcommsinternships.com
 
LaSalle Network is a staffing, recruiting, and culture firm. Available internships include recruiting, sales, human resources, marketing, public relations, accounting and operations.
www.lasallenetwork.com
 
Ketchum2018 Summer Fellows application opens Jan 1, 2018; this PR agency has a unique application process similar to a writing test where you compete against other applicants.
https://www.ketchum.com/fellows-and-internships
 
George Mason University in Washington DC is sponsoring a journalism and communication internship for Summer 2018.  Interns are placed with a corporate or non-profit PR firm in DC as well as a media organization.  The internship includes fully-furnished housing in the heart of DC! The deadline to apply is Dec. 5. Contact Joe Stars at jstarrs@tfas.org or (202) 986-0384 for more information.
www.dcinternships.org/ijp
 
CityInternships offers internships for marketing and communications students across the nation and around the world.  Students participate in lectures, workshops, and classes in addition to their internship.  www.city-interships.com/apply
 
Representative Dan Brady has contacted the School of Communication looking for 1 or 2 students to help writing mailers, letters, commercials, social media posts, etc. He is hoping to fill this paid position and begin working with the intern within the next month.  Contact dan@votedanbrady.com if you are interested!
 
The Dean of Students Office is seeking to form its Welcome Week 2018 intern team.  This video can give you an idea of what you’ll be doing.  The team includes several general members and one social media intern.  The deadline for this application is Oct. 29.  Apply at apply.illinoisstate.edu
 
*If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu
 
CORPORATE TOURS
Our corporate tours are this Friday, Oct. 27. Please be sure to review your itinerary if you are signed up.  Questions? Ask Tori Jackson: tgjacks@ilstu.edu
 
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc) so we can acknowledge your hard work!  Email to: Katie Helander krhelan@ilstu.edu
 
T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
T-shirts are $17 and should be in within the next week.  You must pay before receiving a shirt.
 

 
PRSSA CONNECTIONS
We are creating a database of internship and employment connects our members have to assist others in finding internships and future jobs!  If you have any connections to add to the list, please do so! Questions? Ask Tori Jackson: tgjacks@ilstu.edu
 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WGwndsLE2Rxh7xCzcvZv93W4VarYfMPD2lpVeocFz5U/edit?usp=sharing
 
RADAR FARMS SOCIAL
Our social at Radar Farms is this Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1:00—3:00 p.m.  Please be sure to fill out the GoogleSheet if you plan to attend.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VEDBuM03z-MZgXQg25-JKLKW7DhGZGt9pgRTp9w1DOc/edit#gid=0
 
TRICK OR TREAT FOR CHANGE
We do not have Chapter next Tuesday, Oct. 31 due to Halloween.  However, PRSSA will be participating in Habitat for Humanity’s Trick or Treat for Change from 4:00—8:00 p.m.  Students from ISU and IWU will be trick or treating for spare change (and probably candy) to support Habitat for Humanity in McLean County.  Interested? Contact Katie Helander: krhelan@ilstu.edu
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow us on social media to stay up to date on news and upcoming events!
  • Use our Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR
  • Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University)
  • Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa)
  • Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa)
  • Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA)
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, contact us at prssa@ilstu.edu!
 
Remember, we do not have Chapter next week due to Halloween.  We hope to see you on Nov. 7 for our Blackhawks Panel at 5:30 p.m. in CVA 151!
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October 17th, 2017

10/18/2017

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Saturday, Oct. 21 - Concessions
Tuesday, Oct. 24 - What are you going to do with THAT degree?: 5 - 6:30 p.m. BSC Old Main Room
Thursday, Oct. 26 - Fall study abroad fair: 1 - 4 p.m. Prairie Room, BSC
Thursday, Oct. 26 - The Chase with Aaron Schoenherr: 6:30 p.m. Capen Auditorium
Friday, Oct. 27 - Corporate tours
Friday, Oct. 27 - Publicity Club Career Day: Columbia College of Chicago
Saturday, Oct. 28 - Radar Farms social
Tuesday, Oct. 31 - Halloween: NO CHAPTER MEETING
Tuesday, Nov. 7 – Blackhawks Media Panel: 5:30 CVA 151
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
The YWCA of Mclean County is accepting applications for several internship positions including Marketing and Public Relations, Social Media, Videography, and Event Planning.  Descriptions of each position are below.
 
White House Internship Program – Deadline Sept. 8 for spring internship, summer internship application opens Nov. 29
https://www.whitehouse.gov/participate/internships/apply?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wh_20170823_nan
 
General Motors is looking for undergraduate students willing to relocate to Detroit for the summer for their internship program. Students who are still pursuing their degree and have not finished all of their major classes are preferred.
www.gmcommsinternships.com
 
LaSalle Network is a staffing, recruiting, and culture firm. Available internships include recruiting, sales, human resources, marketing, public relations, accounting and operations.
www.lasallenetwork.com
 
Ketchum2018 Summer Fellows application opens Jan 1, 2018; this PR agency has a unique application process similar to a writing test where you compete against other applicants.
https://www.ketchum.com/fellows-and-internships
 
George Mason University in Washington DC is sponsoring a journalism and communication internship for Summer 2018.  Interns are placed with a corporate or non-profit PR firm in DC as well as a media organization.  The internship includes fully-furnished housing in the heart of DC! The deadline to apply is Dec. 5. Contact Joe Stars at jstarrs@tfas.org or (202) 986-0384 for more information.
www.dcinternships.org/ijp
 
*If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu
 
CORPORATE TOURS
Last night was the deadline to sign up.  Watch for emails with an itinerary and more information.  Questions? Ask Tori Jackson: tgjacks@ilstu.edu
 
CONCESSIONS FUNDRAISER
We will be volunteering at the football concessions this Saturday, Oct. 21. Those signed up will receive an itinerary in the next few days.  Questions? Ask Tori Jackson: tgjacks@ilstu.edu
 
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ISU PRSSA won the Star Chapter Award at National Conference!
Sydney Velez won the John D. Graham Scholarship!
 
Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc) so we can acknowledge your hard work!  Email to: Katie Helander krhelan@ilstu.edu
 
T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
T-shirts are $17 and should be in within the next 1-2 weeks.  You must pay before receiving a shirt.
 

 
PRSSA CONNECTIONS
We are creating a database of internship and employment connects our members have to assist others in finding internships and future jobs!  If you have any connections to add to the list, please do so! Questions? Ask Tori Jackson: tgjacks@ilstu.edu
 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WGwndsLE2Rxh7xCzcvZv93W4VarYfMPD2lpVeocFz5U/edit?usp=sharing
 
NEXT WEEK: 50 SHADES OF PR
Please dress business casual for next week’s Chapter meeting, as we will have a panel of speakers from four different areas of PR visiting us.  Please take some time to research the speakers, whose names you can find below and prepare questions.  The person with the best question who clearly did their research will win a $10 Target gift card!
  •  Lauren Hutchcraft
  • Eric Jome
  • Cassidy Obis

SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow us on social media to stay up to date on news and upcoming events!
  • Use our Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR
  • Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University)
  • Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa)
  • Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa)
  • Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA)
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, contact us at prssa@ilstu.edu!
 
See you at our next meeting on Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. in Schroeder 138!
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October 04th, 2017

10/4/2017

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
  • Friday, Oct. 6 to Tuesday, Oct. 10 - National Conference
  • Tuesday, Oct. 10 – NO CHAPTER
  • Saturday, Oct. 14 – Social at Rader Farms
  • Tuesday, Oct. 17 - Deadline for PRSSA membership dues
  • Saturday, Oct. 21 - Concessions
  • Thursday, Oct. 26-Fall study abroad fair
  • Thursday, Oct. 26 – Presentation by guest speaker Aaron Schoenherr
  • Friday, Oct. 27 – Corporate Tours
  • Friday, Oct. 27 – Publicity Club Career Day
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
The YWCA of Mclean County is accepting applications for several internship positions including Marketing and Public Relations, Social Media, Videography, and Event Planning.  Descriptions of each position are below.
 
Joyrun is a mobile app that rewards you for doing favors and food runs for friends.  They are looking for paid marketing interns to work 10-15 hours/week. 
https://joyrun.typeform.com/to/wzIifO
 
Country Financial is now accepting applications for paid internships in Public Relations, Advertising, and Internal Relations. 
https://ccservices.taleo.net/careersection/countrycorporatecampus/jobsearch.ftl
 
White House Internship Program – Deadline Sept. 8 for spring internship, summer internship application opens Nov. 29
https://www.whitehouse.gov/participate/internships/apply?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wh_20170823_nan
 
General Motors is looking for undergraduate students willing to relocate to Detroit for the summer for their internship program. Students who are still pursuing their degree and have not finished all of their major classes are preferred.
www.gmcommsinternships.com
 
LaSalle Network is a staffing, recruiting, and culture firm. Available internships include recruiting, sales, human resources, marketing, public relations, accounting and operations.
www.lasallenetwork.com
 
Ketchum2018 Summer Fellows application opens Jan 1, 2018; this PR agency has a unique application process similar to a writing test where you compete against other applicants.
https://www.ketchum.com/fellows-and-internships
 
*If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu
 
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Member dues are $80 for the calendar year.  The deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 17. Member benefits include the opportunity to attend national and regional conferences, agency tours, leadership positions, access to the PRSA internship center, scholarships, networking opportunities, and more.  Please turn money in (cash or check) to Bobby Leahy.
 
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
National Conference is taking place in Boston this Friday Oct. 6 through Tuesday, Oct. 10. 
Questions? Contact Tori Jackson (tgjacks@ilstu.edu)
 
CORPORATE TOURS
We will be visiting Underwriters Laboratories and Allstate in Northbrook, IL on Oct. 27.  A maximum of 20 members may attend.  Interested members must email Tori Jackson (tgjacks@ilstu.edu)
 
CONCESSIONS FUNDRAISER
Thank you to those who volunteered on Saturday! Our next concessions fundraiser will be on Saturday, Oct. 21. Sign up at our next meeting or contact Tori Jackson: tgjacks@ilstu.edu
 
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Happy birthday to Megan Pellock!
 
Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc) so we can acknowledge your hard work!  Email to: Katie Helander krhelan@ilstu.edu
 
T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
Thank you to those who signed up for a t-shirt. Prices will be announced at the next meeting. You will need to pay before receiving your shirt.
 

 
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow us on social media to stay up to date on news and upcoming events!
  • Use our Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR
  • Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University)
  • Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa)
  • Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa)
  • Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA)
UPPING YOUR INFLUENCE
Thank you to everyone who participated in our workshop last night! The documents for self-evaluating your videos are below.
 
Here is the link to Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk on Body Language:
https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are
 
If you are interested in purchasing Talk like TED, the book we mentioned in Chapter, the link is here:
https://www.amazon.com/Talk-Like-TED-Public-Speaking-Secrets/dp/1250061539/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1507144156&sr=8-1&keywords=talk+like+ted
 
REMEMBER, WE DO NOT HAVE CHAPTER NEXT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10.
 
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, contact us at prssa@ilstu.edu!
 
See you at our next meeting on Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. in Schroeder 138!
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     Sarah Lisewski - President
    Maggie Mokrzycki - Vice President
    Grace Huff - Secretary
    Sarah Johnson - Treasurer
    Alana Guggenheim- PRogressive Firm Director
    Jessica Grzesiak - Digital Media Director
    Josh Pozniak- Director of Community Involvement
    Dr. Rebecca Hayes - Faculty Advisor
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