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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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