February 20th, 2018

​THE SEMESTER AHEAD…                                                                       
2/27: Chapter
Agency tour signups begin
3/2 - 3/3: PRSSA Regional Conference at DePaul University
3/8 - 3/11: National Assembly in Miami
3/9: Deadline to sign up for agency tour
3/20: Chapter
3/23: Agency Tour
3/27: Guest Speaker: “PR on the Hill”
4/13: Bowling Social
 
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.
 
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.
 
Bradford Woods, a summer camp for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities, is looking to fill the positions of Media Specialist and Photographer for Summer 2018.  For more information visit their website, or email lrelder@indiana.edu
 
Mueller, Reece and Hinche law office is looking for an intern with the potential for extended employment after the semester ends.  Duties will include office reception and direct client interaction, as well as communicating with other law offices and attorneys; assisting the attorneys and other staff with preparing legal correspondence, wills and trusts, contract documents and pleadings, and court filings.  The attorneys will also periodically invite the intern to accompany them to court to observe hearings and meet judges and courthouse personnel, and to observe real estate closings, will signings, and client consultations, as schedules permit and as appropriate with client consent under the principles of the attorney / client privilege.  Applicants may contact Whitney Leifheit at (309) 827-4055 or wleifheit@mrh-law.com .

*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 Feb. 9 agency tour has been rescheduled to March 23 due to inclement weather. The new signup sheet will go live on Feb. 27 and the deadline to sign up will be March 9.  Questions? Ask Sydney: svelez@ilstu.edu
 
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 
Congrats to Tori Jackson on starting her new job at Allstate!
 
Did you start/receive a new internship, scholarship, award, job, etc? If so, we want to hear about it. Contact 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                                                                                    
The deadline to register for Regional Conference at DePaul has officially passed. If you signed up, please contact Bobby Leahy so that travel arrangements can be made: rjleahy@ilstu.edu
https://goingprodepaul.com/
 
 
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. 207at 8:00 p.m. in Schroeder 138 for Pitch I!