February 08th, 2017

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
 
Friday, Feb. 10 – Graduate School Series: Admissions Secrets
Monday, Feb. 13 – InstaCareer
Friday, Feb. 17 – PRSSA Formal 2017
Friday, Feb. 17 – Graduate School Series: Writing a CV/Resume and Other Strategies
Tuesday, Feb. 21 – Dues are due!
Sunday, Feb. 26 – FLY Potluck Social
Friday, March 3 & Saturday, March 4 – Regional Conference
Thursday, March 30 – Sunday, April 2 – National Assembly
Wednesday, March 1 – Study Abroad app due
 
Internship deadlines:
FleishmanHillard – March 1, 2017
 
ANNOUCEMENTS:
 
STUDY ABROAD: NETHERLANDS
 
The summer 2017 study abroad program will be taking place at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningon from May 24 through June 16. Classes will be taught by professors in English and will explore multicultural competence and communication, the legal financial, and political aspects of the Eurozone, and European cultures from the business perspective. The 4-week program also includes excursions to selected destinations in The Netherlands, including Amsterdam. The study abroad program now counts for 6 academic credits. The application deadline is March 1. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Dr. Smudde: psmudde@ilstu.edu
 
The summer 2017 study abroad program will also be taking place in Panama City, Panama from June 25 – July 23 and will focus on mass media and journalism. If you are interested in learning more please contact Jobn Baldwin jrbaldw@ilstu.edu

CERTIFICATE IN PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS: STAND OUT WHEN YOU START OUT
 
Graduating seniors must complete the computer-based exam 6 months before graduating or 6 months after graduating. The exam cost is $150 and the recommended online study course is $50. Online study materials can also be found on www.prcertificate.org. The Certificate in Principles of Public Relations is the stepping stone to Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). If you are interested please contact Dr. Smudde: psmudde@ilstu.edu

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

FLEISHMANHILLARD:

is accepting applications from graduating seniors for the 2016 Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship program Nov. 1 – March 1. Priority review will be given to those who apply before Feb. 1. Current fellows have had the opportunity to work on client projects, media relations, events, and new business pitches. Program includes: 6-12 month fellowship, competitive pay, challenging work experience in one of our U.S. offices, and senior level mentorship. If you are interested, please contact: DiversityFellowship@fleishman.com

AGENCY TOUR: WALKER SANDS & PORTER NOVELLI
 
Thanks for coming!
 
PRSSA FORMAL 2017:
 
PRSSA’s annual formal will be on Friday, Feb. 17. It will be a Las Vegas/Casino themed social. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Admission is $5 and all are welcome! Bring your friends! More details to come.
 
FLY PROGRAM POTLUCK SOCIAL:
 
Attention FLY members! There will be a potluck social on Sunday, Feb. 26. Please make or purchase a dish with your FLY partner and bring it to the social! More details to come. If you are interested in becoming a FLY member, please contact Chloe: ckasper@ilstu.edu
 
SPRING DUES:
 
If you are interested in becoming a member or continuing your PRSSA membership, you must pay dues by Tuesday, Feb 21. Dues are $55 for seniors (one semester) and $80 for all other members (two semesters/the calendar year). We accept cash or checks made payable to Illinois State University PRSSA.
 
Benefits include: Internship opportunities, scholarship opportunities, leadership positions, agency tours, National Conference, Regional Conference, PRSA dinners, and many other exclusive resources.
 
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS TUTOR:
 
Need help studying? Emma Lipka is here to help! Office hours: Monday 1:30 – 3:30 Fell 116, Tuesday 3 – 5 Fell 140, Wednesday 6 – 8 Fell 116, Thursday 9 – 11 Fell 140, and Friday 12 – 2 Fell 116.
 
CAREER CENTER EVENTS:
 
On Monday, Feb. 14 from 4 – 7 p.m. in the Bone Student Center join the Career Center for their event “InstaCareer.”
 
Interested in going to graduate school? On Friday, Feb 10 from 12 – 1 p.m. in the Career Center there will be a free informational meeting on “Graduate School Series: Admissions Secretes.” On Friday, Feb. 17 the Graduate School Series will continue with “Writing a CV/Resume and Other Strategies” form 12 – 1 p.m. in the Career Center.  
 
REGIONAL CONFERNCE: DEPAUL PR PALOOZA
 
Regional Conference will be taking place at DePaul University in Chicago on March 3 and 4. DePaul’s PR Palooza is all about media and entertainment PR! The cost is $65 for members and $75 for nonmembers. Please let Deja know it you are interested in going! Registration ends Feb. 17. Register here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prpalooza-tickets-28643713117?platform=hootsuite
 
PRSSA SCHOLARSHIPS:
 
Being a member of PRSSA gives you access to potential scholarships. A full list of scholarships and application deadlines (deadlines vary among scholarships) can found here: http://prssa.prsa.org/scholarships_competitions/individual/
 
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 
Congratulations to our members of the week Victoria Jackson and Tayler Smith!
 
Keep up the good work everyone!
 
COMING UP:
 
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, Feb. 14 in SCH 138 at 8 p.m.. We will be having a Valentine’s Day Social!

SOCIAL MEDIA:
 
Please follow the PRSSA social media accounts to stay up to date on news and upcoming events!
 
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QUESTIONS?
 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! We are here to help! Email us at prssa@ilstu.edu