October 29, 2019

THE SEMESTER AHEAD…    
November 5: Mary Beth
November 8: Agency Tour
November 12: Crisis Com (Becky)
November 18, 19, 20: Ugly Sweater Sale
November 19: Cover Letter
Dec 3: Finals prep party

Benefits for dues-paying members:
National Conference, Regional Conferences, agency tours, scholarships, internships, PRSA Jobcenter, leadership positions, networking events, resume, etc. Questions? Ask Megan Pellock!

Membership Incentive Points (MIPS)
Points that will be added at the end of the school year for prizes!

• Attendance and participation
• Attend Chapter
• Publish Articles
• Attend socials, fundraisers, or volunteer events
• Attend agency tour or networking mixer
• Attend PRSA dinner
• Perfect chapter attendance
• Attend Regional Conference
• Attend National Conference

MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! (Even birthdays!) Email: prssa@ilstu.edu 

CONGRATULATIONS!
Congrats to Megan Pellock on gaining an internship at YWCA this spring!
Congrats to Alana Guggenheim on getting a job as an admissions tour guide!
So proud of you ladies!!

Ketchum Fellows & Internship
https://www.ketchum.com/fellows-internships/

YWCA: Marketing & Public Relations Intern
​https://www.ywcamclean.org/jobs

Washington D.C. Internship The Fund for American Studies (Summer 2020):
The Fund for American Studies Summer 2020 D.C. Academic Internship Programs
The program includes:

• A guaranteed internship placement
• Courses for academic credit from George Mason University
• Furnished housing in downtown Washington, DC
• Opportunities for networking and professional development

Full Tuition + Housing Scholarships
TFAS is able to provide at least 40 full tuition and housing scholarships for top students to participate in our summer program. More information can be found at www.DCinternships.org/LSP.


Nominate Your Top PRSSA Member Today
Please consider nominating (www.DCinternships.org/Nominate) your top students for special scholarship consideration. We award close to a million dollars annually and preference is given to nominated students.


Email to Forward
Please share the announcement below with students interested in spending the summer in Washington, DC. Visit DCInternships.org for more information.
Please contact us with any questions. We can be reached at admissions@TFAS.org or 202.986.0384. Thank you so much for your assistance.
LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. in Washington, DC
Summer 2020
 The Fund for American Studies
Journalism + Communications Academic Internship Program
You can practice communications anywhere, but spending a summer in the Nation’s Capital, practicing PR can’t be beat!
Gain real-world experience and make connections that will help open doors after graduation.
What’s Included?

• An internship placement in the field of journalism, communications or public relations (newspaper, magazine, radio, news service, corporate or nonprofit communications office, PR firm)
• Coursework in economics for journalists designed to complement your real-word experience
• Guest lectures featuring prominent reporters, editors and communications professionals
• Networking through career-focused panels and small group discussions led by professionals working for NPR, POLITICO, C-SPAN, National Geographic, Congressional communications directors and many more.

Full + Partial Scholarships
·         85% of students receive full or partial scholarship awards.
·         We strive to make the programs accessible and affordable to the best and brightest students regardless of financial status. Scholarships are awarded based on need and merit.
·         At least 40 scholarships that cover tuition and housing expenses will be provided to summer applicants on a rolling basis beginning at the December 10 early application deadline.
·         Awardees are responsible for the $500 program fee, travel to Washington, and food/personal expenses during the program.
Application Deadlines
·         Early Deadline: December 10
·         Priority Deadline: February 11
·         Final Deadline: March 10

Questions?
Visit our website  DCInternships.org for more information. Email me at jstarrs@TFAS.org or call 202.986.0384.

Upcoming Agency Tour
November 8
Ketchum & Motion Agency
For information on who is going signups are here
Dues paying member or $20
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SOCIAL MEDIA
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Use our Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR

Ugly Sweater Sale!
Thank you all for coming out tonight to make our Ugly Sweaters!! Tonight was a more relaxing night so I hope you enjoyed being crafty and hanging out with everyone!
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See you next week!
Next week we will be hearing from our faculty advisor, Mary Beth Deline!