February 07th, 2018

THE SEMESTER AHEAD…                                                                                               
2/7: Spring 2018 Study Abroad Fair 1:30-3:30 p.m.
2/9: Chicago agency tour
2/12-2/14: PRSSA Valentine’s Day Fundraiser
2/13: Chapter Triathlon #2
         Deadline for spring dues
2/17: Community Service Project at Midwest Food Bank
2/19: Deadline for Edelman Scholarship Award applications
2/20: Chapter Triathlon #3
2/27: Chapter
3/2 - 3/3: PRSSA Regional Conference at DePaul University
3/8 - 3/11: National Assembly in Miami
3/20: Chapter
3/23: Agency Tour
3/27: Guest Speaker: “PR on the Hill”
 
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 have also reached out to those of you whose dues will expire this month.  We will take cash or check, and all checks are to be made out to ISU PRSSA. Deadline is Feb. 13.  Benefits of dues-paying members include: leadership positions, scholarships, internships, agency tours, conferences, and more! See the PRSSA website for more information. Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu
 
COM 178 STUDENTS
Welcome to all 178 students! If you have questions about the Get Involved Project, please approach an Executive Board member after our next meeting.  We will not be available for appointments outside of Chapter.  Questions? Contact us at prssa@ilstu.edu
 
FACEBOOK
If you have not done so already, please add Katie Helander on Facebook so that she can add you to the PRSSA Facebook Group.  We will be using this much more frequently this semester for announcements, reminders, etc. so make sure you are a member of the group!
 
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.

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  
  
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 
 
The Smithsonian Museum is looking for a digital media intern for Summer 2018. https://www.grantforward.com/grant/sample_grant?grant_id=216213    
 
The YWCA is looking for an Events/Development Intern for both Spring and Summer terms! Visit ywcamclean.org for more information!
 
Interested in joining the School of Communication Promotions and Development Team (SOCPD)? Apply at casit.illinoisstate.edu/sites/comweek/apply/
 
Hybrent, Inc. is a Bloomington start-up company looking for a part-time, paid spring intern! They will be at the Spring Internship Fair on Thursday, and the position is on Hire-A-Redbird.  More information can be found below.
 
*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.
DANIEL J. EDELMAN & PRSSA AWARD
Deadline: February 19, 2018
            $1,500 cash award for the Daniel J. Edelman Award
            3-month paid internship in one of Edelman’s U.S. offices for each award.
RUTH EDELMAN & PRSSA AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP            DEVELOPMENT
            Deadline: February 19, 2018
            $1,500 cash award for the Ruth Edelman Award
            3-month paid internship in one of Edelman’s U.S. offices for each award.
How to access scholarships: http://prssa.prsa.org/ < Scholarships & Awards < Individual Scholarships
 
The School of Communication scholarship deadlines have been extended until Feb. 16.  Check out the School of Communication website for more info.
 
AGENCY TOUR
Our first agency tour of the semester will take place this Friday, Feb. 9 in Downtown Chicago! We will be visiting Weber Shandwick.  Please refer to the updated itinerary for new information. If you have questions, please contact Sydney: svelez@ilstu.edu                                                                                                    
 
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 
Congrats to Sydney Kendle on her summer internship with Team Realty Investments in Florida!
 
Did you start/receive a new internship, scholarship, award, job, etc? If so, we want to hear about it. Contact Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu
 
CUPID’S CORNER FUNDRAISER
PRSSA will be hosting a fundraiser next Monday and Tuesday in Fell Hall Lobby.  We will be selling personalized gift bags, custom cards, and homemade treats, as well as the option to deliver these goods to the dorms.  If you are interested in helping out, please sign up on the Google Doc.  Social media marketing for the event begins this week! If you see our posts, be sure to share them!  We hope to see you there! 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
 
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

 
REGIONAL CONFERENCE                                                                                    
Going PRo is going to a transformative opportunity for PR students hoping to find a career in sports. It is a two-day PRSSA Sports PR themed Regional Conference sponsored by DePaul University in Chicago. Members will be able to tour PR agencies, corporate companies and a variety of sports arenas or practice facilities in Chicago. There will also be breakout sessions to help you build your network with all-star contacts, and learn from the best in the business. There will be content on a variety of topics in sports PR like journalism, sponsorships and influencers. The link to register is in the meeting minutes.The conference will be March 2 and 3 and is $70 for dues-paying members to attend. Please sign up on the Google Doc by Feb. 17 if you are planning on attending!  Questions? Contact prssa@ilstu.edu
https://goingprodepaul.com/
 
2018-19 EXECUTIVE BOARD                  
Thinking about running for the 2018-19 executive board for our Chapter? Applications will not open until after spring break, but it is important to begin to think about what position you are interested in running for. These are the six positions that will be available, as well as management positions in our committees. We will have a session in March to ask the executive board questions and get to know more about what each position entails. Being in a leadership position is a great way to develop and enhance your own leadership and management skills, and to continue to build our Chapter in the years to come. It is also a GREAT resume builder. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to anyone on the executive board.
President
Vice President
Secretary
PRi Director
Director of Digital Media
Treasurer
 
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, Feb. 13 at 8:00 p.m. in Schroeder 138 for Part II of our Professional Development Triathlon: Resumes and Cover Letters! 
 
 

Hybrent, Inc.