Jessica Lawlor is president of Temple University’s PRSSA Chapter. When Jessica graduates from Temple in spring 2010, she would like to work in health care public relations or for a publishing company. In her free time, she enjoys writing and would like to one day publish a novel. Find her on Twitter and check out her blog. Last week, I […]
Eric Leist is the executive vice president of Boston University’s PRSSA Chapter. He is a junior majoring in public relations and minoring in business administration. Find him on Twitter and check out his e-portfolio. Watch more than an hour of video content recapping the National Conference on BUPRSSA’s YouTube Channel. Few events can pry college students away from flip-flops, t-shirts […]
With National Conference only a few days away, here are some last-minute tips on how to make the most of Conference: What to wear For most of Conference, you should be in business attire. With 1,000 students attending Conference and even more professionals, you want make a good first impression. Be sure to wear something from your school for the […]
In 45 days, approximately 1,000 PRSSA members from across the country will gather to attend the PRSSA 2009 National Conference in San Diego. Even though it’s my third Conference, I know this will be a valuable experience and such a great opportunity for me to grow as a young professional. It’s not always easy to fund a trip in the […]
The following is a guest post from Alyssa Bronikowski, PRSSA Chapter President at DePaul University. She is also a blogger and you can find her blog, “PR Thoughts From An Undergrad,” here. Last week, PRSSA Chapter Presidents and executive board representatives traveled to sunny Scottsdale, Arizona, to attend the 2nd Annual PRSSA Leadership Rally. The theme for this year’s rally […]
The 2008 National Conference in Detroit has been incredible. Ofield Dukes gave a compelling keynote address that put into perspective many of the situations members find themselves in and gave practical advice for personal success. His personal experiences were inspiring. The conference also divided into sessions and listened to other leaders in public relations. We have all had great learning […]
One of our own PRSSA members, Kelsey Boyd, attended the PRSA 2008 Southwest District Conference. Below are her thoughts from attending: “April 9-11, I had the privilege of attending the PRSA 2008 Southwest District Conference in Little Rock. The conference topic was “Public Relations in the New Media World.” Throughout the week, speakers discussed the importance of new media such […]
Lets do some math: Approximately 150 of the most enthused PRSSA members + 44 acres of beauty on a resort + 4 days = A National Assembly I will not forget. Thank you so much for attending National Assembly and representing your respective PRSSA Chapters in voting for the PRSSA 2008-2009 National Committee. The energy last weekend was so refreshing […]
PRSSA provides many opportunities for members to travel around the United States to meet other members and build a network. With the season of Regional Activities upon us, many Chapters have sent invitations, launched facebook group and event sites and more. Another opportunity, and the second yearly PRSSA national event, is the PRSSA 2008 National Assembly. This national gathering, though […]
t was a joy to hear from all the PRSSA Chapters that are maintaining, excelling in, or starting student-run public relations firms at National Conference. Even before Conference, I have been receiving emails from Chapters across the nation with questions about starting or improving their firms. You all are truly taking your PRSSA membership to its full potential- and it […]
