Fundraising (n). A way to make money; a challenge that never goes away; a constant hassle to Chapters. Have no fear – the FUNdraising Bowl is here! The 2011 National FUNdraising Bowl is an opportunity for your Chapter to raise funds, share best practices with other Chapters and compete for two free registrations to the PRSSA 2011 National Conference. And it’s […]
Borrowing the opening line of one of my favorite Nickelodeon shows growing up: “Do you have it? GUTS!” OK, so being on the National Committee doesn’t mean you’re going to be facing the Aggro Crag (or playing Slam Dunk, or completing the Tornado Run), but it does mean you’re choosing a path that requires hard work, dedication and commitment. National Committee […]
The event we’ve all been anxiously waiting for is just a few days away and the PRSSA 2010 National Conference Committee is looking forward to welcoming you to Washington, D.C. Here are a few things to consider when packing and preparing for this year’s Conference. Expectations It is difficult to know what to expect at National Conference unless you’ve attended […]
As the academic year winds down for many of us, it is easy to let inexpensive or even free professional development events and seminars fall through the cracks. Whether you are graduating, working in an internship this summer or continuing with classes, keeping up with professional development throughout the year will help deepen your experience and sharpen your skills. Below […]
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 […]
