Earn Recognition and Educational Funding through PRSSA National Awards and Scholarships

Earn Recognition and Educational Funding through PRSSA National Awards and Scholarships

During her time as a member of the PRSSA Chapter at Indiana University Bloomington and the 2011-2012 FORUM Editor-in-Chief, Amy Bishop won many awards and scholarships. The following are her tips for submissions to win awards and scholarships in a Q&A format. Q: What awards did you receive while in PRSSA? A: The Stephen D. Pisinski Memorial Scholarship, the Betsy Plank/PRSSA […]

The Power of the Coffee Date

The Power of the Coffee Date

Every PRSSA Chapter has its own recruitment style. Some use more traditional techniques such as posters, mail inserts and all-campus emails to reach possible members. Others host large-scale parties with pizza and refreshments to bring in prospective members. Whatever methods are used, I would argue that being an effective recruiter is one of the most vital skills for a Chapter […]

Public Relations: When Two Worlds Collide

Communications students came to the nation’s capital on March 23-24 to learn the importance of traditional and new media in public relations. At the PRSSA Regional Conference, “When Two Worlds Collide: Bridging Online and Offline Communication,” speakers and panelists with backgrounds in politics, crisis communication, social media, nonprofits and more shared their stories and offered tips to help students face […]

An Underclassman’s Perspective of Com Day 2012

Before I joined PRSSA, I was unaware of the many resources available to help me launch a successful career in the communications field. After attending a few PRSSA events, including Purdue University’s Regional Conference, Com Day, I realized these resources represented many of the important reasons to be a part of PRSSA. At Regional Conferences such as Com Day, speakers from […]

Understanding Other Industries for Public Relations Success

One thing I have come to learn in my experience in public relations is that you don’t know where this field is going to take you. Never having been particularly interested in math or science, I wouldn’t have imagined myself doing public relations in the engineering sector. However, doing so has been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had. […]

Be A Hero: Compete in Rowan University’s Organ Donor Awareness Competition

As spring approaches, many Chapters are preparing to compete in Rowan University’s National Organ Donor Awareness Competition (NODAC). For the past 16 years, Rowan University PRSSA asks other Chapters nationwide to create an awareness campaign to promote organ and tissue donation on their college campuses. The goals of the competition include: • Increase awareness and understanding of organ and tissue donation […]

Engage in PRSSA: 6 Ways to Participate in National Initiatives

PRSSA has developed National Initiatives we work toward as a Society. We are always moving forward as a Society and work to achieve more each year. Here’s a little background into six PRSSA National Initiatives that are available to members they might not be aware of. For the full list of National Initiatives, check the PRSSA website. 1. Apply for […]