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About PRSSA
ì The foremost organization for students interested in public relations and communications.
ì PRSSA is made up of more than 11,000 students and advisers.
ì PRSSA helps you enhance your education, broaden your networking and launch your career in public relations.
Our History
u We began as Illini PRA.
u As of December 5, 2012 we are officially a member of the national PRSSA.
u Very first PR organization on campus developed to help introduce students to the public relations industry.
Networking Trip
§ Learn about their company
§ Interact with a panel § Company tour § Receive advice from
current Account executives, Account Managers, Hiring Coordinators, etc.
• Have the opportunity to connect!
Guest Speakers
• Throughout the year, we will have guest speakers giving our members advice on many PR related topics
• Past Meeting Topics: • Social Media Tips • Brown Bag Lunches • PR Writing Workshop • Red Frog Recruiting Event • Mock Interview Sessions
Upcoming Presentations
• GOLIN
• Flowers Communication Group
• Walker Sands
• SJ Public Relations
• Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Networking Opportunities
+11,000 students and advisors
+300 Chapters across the US, Argentina, and Columbia
• National Conference
• Regional Conference
Professional Development
PRSSA helps you enhance your education, broaden your network and launch your career in PR.
• Daily Briefings • Webinars • National Conferences • Regional Conferences
Opportunities to expand your portfolio by implementing a campaign in one of PRSSA’s many public relations case study competitions
Ebertfest
u University of Illinois alum Roger Ebert’s film festival.
u Opportunities to develop public relations experience through multiple committees and positions
u Work on a national campaign
u Join the team! Applications coming soon
Learn more at www.ebertfest.com
Bateman Competition
• National competition • Money prizes • Month- long • Application, 5 members • Meet weekly, competition in
March • Edelman and The Plank Center
for Leadership in PR are sponsors
Illinois PRSSA PR Agency
• Client à Men and Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team
• Committees • Writing • Interviewing • Event planning
Joining/Dues
§ Cost: $65.00 (before fees) § $50.00 is given to PRSSA National § $15.00 is goes to the club for fundraising
§ Membership covers Fall 2015 through Spring 2016
§ Graduating seniors can transfer directly into PRSA
§ National Dues Information § http://prssa.prsa.org/chapters/leaders/dues/
Joining/Dues
§ Pay by October 9th! § https://www.payit2.com/collect-page/74651
§ Dues will be accepted online by credit card. If you have any extenuating circumstances, please contact Trevor at [email protected]