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December 22, 2008

PRSSA Biweekly Update

This is the last Biweekly Update for 2008. Starting Jan. 1, 2009, Courtney Meyers, vice president of public relations, will compile the Biweekly Update. ... [more]

December 19, 2008

2009 Regional Activities schedule

December 16, 2008

National Faculty Advisor Position announcement

To:     PRSSA Faculty Advisors From:     Jeneen Garcia, Director of Education Re:    National Faculty Advisor Position Biannually, a PRSSA... [more]

December 6, 2008

PRSSA Biweekly Update

Mark your calendars: The PRSSA 2009 National Assembly is scheduled for March 26–29 in New Orleans. At National Assembly a new National Committee is elected,... [more]

December 6, 2008

Public Relations in Japan (country profile added to the PRSIC website)

Public relations is a well-developed profession in Japan, similar to that of North America. There are a large number of firms which practice public relations... [more]

December 6, 2008

Public Relations in Ireland (country profile added to the PRSIC website)

Formal public relations practice in Ireland started with state entities. In 1927, The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) appointed Ned Lawler as public relations... [more]

December 6, 2008

Public Relations in Austria (country profile added to the PRSIC website)

Austria is very rich in culture, which has been largely influenced by its neighboring states of Germany, Italy, Hungary and Bohemia. During the eighteenth... [more]

December 6, 2008

Public Relations in China (country profile added to the PRSIC website)

China’s infrastructure is highly developed, with its major cities containing skyscrapers and subways. Wide economic disparities exist between the country’s... [more]

December 6, 2008

2009 National Assembly registration form

December 4, 2008

2009 National Assembly website launched

December 4, 2008

Save the Date: PRSSA 2009 National Assembly (pdf)

December 2, 2008

New PRSSA Discussion Forum launched

Dear PRSSA Members, Welcome to the improved PRSSA Discussion Forum! On this message board, students interested in public relations can share ideas... [more]

November 28, 2008

Central Washington University PRSSA Students Take On Marketing Downtown Success Stories

Ellensburg, WA – Students at Central Washington University (CWU) are working with The Ellensburg Downtown Association (EDA) to get the success stories... [more]

November 25, 2008

Connecting With PRSSA: November 2009 (pdf)

Serving as a leader of the world’s pre-eminent pre-professional public relations organization with approximately 10,000 members and 297 Chapters across... [more]

November 24, 2008

2009 Bateman Case Study Competition: additional material posted

- College Bound Aid banner - Hit The Books Running brochure (pdf) - Hit The Books Running posted (pdf) - Hit The Books Running logos (zip) ... [more]

November 24, 2008

2009 Regional Activities (pdf)

November 23, 2008

PRSSA Biweekly Update: November 20

Are you graduating in December? Continue your professional education by joining PRSA as an associate member. It's only $60 for PRSSA members — compared... [more]

November 21, 2008

PRSSA Biweekly Update: November 6

Dear Conference attendees, After more than a year of planning, Conference has come and passed, bringing together individuals from across the country... [more]

November 19, 2008

PRSSA Members Recognized for Outstanding Achievements

NEW YORK (Nov. 19, 2008) — The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) bestowed top honors on exceptional members, Chapters and advisors at... [more]

November 18, 2008

The Point of Connection: Social Media Discussion (conference panel materials, pdf)

Thank you to everyone who joined Jamie Timm, Adam Denison and me in Detroit to discuss the opportunities and pitfalls in using social media. Years... [more]

November 17, 2008

Daniel J. Edelman/PRSSA Award for the Outstanding Public Relations Student: application information

The Daniel J. Edelman/PRSSA Award, named for the chairman and founder of Edelman, has been presented annually since 1990 to PRSSA student members who have... [more]

November 17, 2008

Special offer for graduating members (PDF)

Join the Public Relations Society of America by Dec. 30, and receive a $20 bonus: With your paid Associate member-PRSSA grad membership to PRSA National... [more]

November 12, 2008

Reverse Mentorship Podcast Launched Online

NEW YORK (Nov. 12, 2008) — Need to catch up on the latest trends in social media? Get the inside scope by watching the podcast — Reverse Mentorship: Young... [more]

November 10, 2008

2007-08 Scholarship and Awards Winners (PDF)

November 10, 2008

DARFUR DAY: A DAY OF AWARENESS

(DARFUR DAY) GLASSBORO N.J. (Nov 10, 2008) — Clean water is scarce. Fear is constant. Extinction threatens a culture. At Rowan University’s Student... [more]

November 7, 2008

2009 PRSA Student Summit with Rosanna Fiske, APR (pdf)

Getting started: Welcome to the real world of PR ... [more]

November 4, 2008

Message from the PRSSA 2008 Conference Committee

After more than a year of planning, Conference has come and passed, bringing together individuals from across the country to enjoy both... [more]

November 3, 2008

Star Chapter Award

  In an effort to promote Chapter growth and member development, PRSSA introduces the Star Chapter Award. This annual honor – for which... [more]

October 20, 2008

PRSSA Biweekly E-mail Update

October 16, 2008

Environmental Defense Action Fund Offers $10,000 for Carbon Cap Competition

(Washington, DC – September 25, 2008) Environmental Defense Action Fund today launched a web competition offering $10,000 for the video or graphic that... [more]

October 16, 2008

PRSSA 2008 National Conference on-site brochure (pdf)

October 13, 2008

Gary Yoshimura Scholarship information and application form

This scholarship is open to all PRSSA members who demonstrate a financial need for the pursuit of higher education in the public relations field. Applicants... [more]

October 9, 2008

Toys for Tweens & Teens service project

Dear PRSSA Chapter President, As we celebrate the end of PRSSA’s 40th anniversary, we have a chance to give back to our host city, Detroit, through... [more]

October 2, 2008

PRSSA Biweekly E-mail Update: October 2

September 30, 2008

PRSSA Biweekly E-mail Update: September 18

September 30, 2008

Point Park University Announces School of Communication

Pittsburgh, PA, September 23, 2008 — The fall of 1960 was a memorable time in Pittsburgh history. The Pirates defeated the New York Yankees in one of... [more]

September 29, 2008

Connecting With PRSSA: September 2008 (pdf)

September 29, 2008

EVENT POSTPONED: Diversity in Public Relations: Summit 2008 — A Blueprint for Global Communications

September 28, 2008

2009 Bateman Case Study Competition Addendum (pdf)

In April 2007, CBA launched www.CollegeBoundAid.com, a Web site to inform college-bound students and their families about funding higher education. “Hit... [more]

September 28, 2008

PRSA Multicultural Communications Section to Honor PRSSA Scholarship Recipients at National Conference in Detroit

Students From University of Oklahoma, University of Alabama and University of North Carolina at Charlotte Recognized for Outstanding Achievement... [more]

September 4, 2008

PRSSA Biweekly E-mail Update

September 4, 2008

In the Age of Web Communication, FORUM Launches Digital Edition

NEW YORK (Sept. 4, 2008) - The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) announced that FORUM, the Society’s national newspaper, would... [more]

September 3, 2008

PRSA International Conference Opening Night Reception

For the first time in years, PRSSA National Conferenceparticipants are invited to attend the most distinguished social eventof the PRSA 2008 International... [more]

August 27, 2008

ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE PRSSA CHAPTER CONTINUES TO PAVE THE PATH FOR SUCCESS

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (August 27, 2008) - St. John Fisher College and the students involved in the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) have a... [more]

August 27, 2008

Public Relations Pioneer and Detroit Native Ofield Dukes to Deliver Keynote Address at the PRSSA 2008 National Conference

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) announced Ofield Dukes, APR, Fellow PRSA, president of Ofield Dukes & Associates, will... [more]

August 25, 2008

MSU PRSSA KICKS OFF SUMMER WITH SOME VIRTUAL OUTREACH

The summer is ending and many students are scrambling to get back in touch with their college life. From trying to get settled in their dorm... [more]

August 21, 2008

2008 National Conference brochure (pdf)

August 11, 2008

2009 Bateman Case Study Competition Information

The 2009 Bateman Case Study Competition offers an exciting, unique and challenging experience. We believe this Competition will provide countless opportunities... [more]

August 4, 2008

Conference Update: Join professionals for a complimentary dinner in the elegant Andiamo Riverfront restaurant

You still have the opportunity to join professionals for a complimentary dinner in the elegant Andiamo Riverfront restaurant. The first 50 Conference... [more]

August 4, 2008

Conference Update: Fly American Airlines, Drive Avis and Save!

Book your flight to Detroit on American Airlines and save 5% off the lowest applicable eligible published airfare. Need to rent a car while in Detroit?... [more]

August 3, 2008

PRSSA Graphic Standards Manual (updated, pdf format)

August 3, 2008

PRSSA Style Guide (updated, pdf format)

PRSSA follows PRSA and the Associated Press Stylebook (AP Style). This means that as Society leaders and staff, we will have to adhere to all of the style... [more]

July 31, 2008

PRSSA: A Brief History

PRSSA Godfather Chris Teahan’s parting gift to the student organization he loved was to write the history of its early years. Reporting the second 20... [more]

July 30, 2008

The 2008 Codispoti PRSA Technology Section Grant Application

We invite PRSSA students to submit an application for The Codispoti PRSA Technology Section Grant for PRSSA Conference registration. This grant is open... [more]

July 30, 2008

Top 10 reasons to host a regional activity

July 30, 2008

2008-2009 Regional Activity Handbook

Regional Activities are opportunities to build relationships and have fun getting to know professionals and fellow PRSSA members. In addition to developing... [more]

July 30, 2008

2008-2009 Student-Run Firm Handbook

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) wants to help you professionally develop and be ready to enter the world of public relations upon... [more]

July 30, 2008

2008-2009 Chapter Handbook

Enclosed is the Chapter Handbook filled with available resources and programs you will need to best serve your members and have a successful term. This... [more]

June 25, 2008

Public Relations in the United Kingdom (country profile added to the PRSIC website)

Public relations in the United Kingdom at the local government level was initiated with the National Association of Local Government Officers (NALGO)... [more]

June 25, 2008

Public Relations in Spain (country profile added to the PRSIC website)

The public relations profession has matured greatly in a short period of time since its beginning in the 1950s. With the liberalization of political... [more]

June 25, 2008

Public Relations in Italy (country profile added to the PRSIC website)

Public relations arrived in Italy in the summer of 1943 in the wake of the Allied troops landing in Sicily. A recent estimate by FERPI (Italian Federation... [more]

June 25, 2008

Public Relations in Greece (country profile added to the PRSIC website)

Public relations emerged in Greece in the early 1950s. At that time, Greece was recovering from World War II and its civil war and was ready to embark... [more]

June 25, 2008

Public Relations in Australia (country profile added to the PRSIC website)

Public relations is a big industry in Australia, turning over more that $1 billion a year and employing between 11,000 and 14, 000 people according to... [more]

June 18, 2008

Champions for PRSSA 2008 Directory (pdf)

June 3, 2008

PRSSA Launches Student International Coalition Web Site

(PRSIC) Web site. The International Coalition was piloted by PRSSA in 2007. Und... [more]

May 23, 2008

Public Relations 101: video by PRSSA

May 22, 2008

Public Relations Student International Coalition

On behalf of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), I welcome you to the Public Relations Student International Coalition (PRSIC) Web... [more]

May 21, 2008

FUNdraising Playbook (pdf format)

May 20, 2008

2007-2008 Annual Report (pdf format)

As the year winds down, the Public Relations Student Society of America evaluates its successes and challenges faced by the serving National Committee.... [more]

May 13, 2008

2008 Bateman Competition Winning Campaign Summary (pdf)

May 12, 2008

Loyola University New Orleans Takes Top Prize in 2008 Bateman Competition

(pdf, 10MB) NEW YORK (May 12, 2008) — A team of Loyola University New Orleans public relations students took first prize in the 2008 Public Relations... [more]

May 9, 2008

PRSSA Announces University OF Nebraska as Omaha National FUNdraising Bowl Champion of the Month

NEW YORK (MAY 8, 2008) — The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has announced the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) PRSSA Chapter... [more]

May 6, 2008

2008 Dr. F.H. Teahan Chapter Awards application (updated)

This annual program is designed to recognize the outstanding achievements of PRSSA Chapters, its members, and Advisors. Entry rules and an entry form... [more]

May 5, 2008

National Conference program updates

April 13, 2008

PRSSA 2008 Bateman Competition – First Phase of Judging Results

PRSA/PRSSA would like to thank the 2008 Bateman Case Study Competition sponsor General Motors and the client, Safe Kids Worldwide. A special thanks... [more]

April 1, 2008

More information about upcoming National Conference (pdf)

April 1, 2008

2008 PRSA Associate Membership Application (pdf)

April 1, 2008

2008-09 Chapter officers update form (pdf)

March 28, 2008

"Connecting with PRSSA" - January 2008 (pdf)

March 25, 2008

Vacancy on the 2008-2009 National Committee: candidate nomination form (pdf)

March 25, 2008

PRSSA Announces 2008-2009 National Committee

NEW YORK (MARCH 19, 2008) — The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) recently elected the 2008-2009 National Committee at the PRSSA 2008... [more]

March 21, 2008

CBA Sponsorship of PRSSA Program Set to Launch March 24 in New York

March 19, 2008

Fair & Ethical Campaigning (FEC) Initiative

Dear PRSSA Chapter Members, Fundamental to the practice of public relations is ethical behavior, which is responsible for building trusted relationships... [more]

March 1, 2008

Public Relations Education Goes Global with Groundbreaking Outreach by Commission on Public Relations Education

February 7, 2008

PRSSA Internship Guide (pdf format)

January 28, 2008

PRSSA 2008 Situation Analysis

January 28, 2008

"Connecting with PRSSA" - January 2008 (PDF format)

January 28, 2008

PRSA Multicultural Affairs Scholarship Program: 2008 application information

January 28, 2008

Codispoti Technology Grant: 2008 application information

January 28, 2008

The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations Ethics Advocacy Award: 2008 application information

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January 5, 2009

Successful Networking

Networking is critical for a successful communicator. ... [more]

December 12, 2008

Transparency and Public Relations

Transparency has become increasingly necessary in our society.As communicators, we are tasked with sharing information from our organizations with members of the public.  How can a communicator assure the public the organization he or she represents is a transparent one?How should a communicator... [more]

November 17, 2008

Getting Experience

Getting an entry level position in public relations usually requires portfolios documenting the experience students have had.These include working at student... [more]

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JobCenter Updates

Florida, Aventura   --   Internship   --   January 5, 2009

Public Relations Intern

·Assist Public Relations Manager in the planning, coordination and execution of all in-store events and promotions; ·Assist in writing press releases; media alerts, public service announcements, event invitation and sign copy; ·Input monthly calendar of events on Bloomingdale's Aventura and... [more]

New York, Bronx   --   Internship   --   January 4, 2009

MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP

En Foco, Inc., a community photography organization promoting works by photographers of color, is seeking a part-time Marketing and Public Relations Intern. www.enfoco.org Position: Intern reports to the Executive Director and is primarily responsible for producing, disseminating and archiving... [more]

Illinois, Chicago   --   Internship   --   January 4, 2009

Public Relations and Media Intern: Hostelling International, Chicago

Hostelling International-Chicago is a great place to gain valuable experience for your career. Our spring internships run from January-May 2009. Interns are expected to work for a minimum of 8 hours a week for a minimum of 8 weeks. All internships are unpaid. Many interns are able to earn college course... [more]

New York, New York   --   Internship   --   January 4, 2009

Public Relations Internship

MS&L is a leading global communications firm and part of MS&L Worldwide, a network of communications brands and consultancies with 54 offices in North America, Latin America, EMEA and Asia , as well as an extensive affiliate network. We specialize in using research, insights and technology to create... [more]

Washington, Seattle   --   Internship   --   January 2, 2009

Public Relations/Sports Marketing Internship

Organization: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society WA/AK Chapter Position: Public Relations/Sports Marketing Internship Reports to: Bonni Brooks, Team in Training Director Dates of Position: January 20th – May 20th Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week, some Saturdays required Location: LLS Office, Seattle... [more]

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