ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY2014-2015 CHAPTER OF PRSSA

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015

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Young Alumni Panel

• Abby Brennan, 2013-2014 Chapter Historian• Assistant account executive at Weber Shandwick

• Bruce Kennedy, 2012-2013 Chapter Secretary• Account executive at Motion PR

• Hailey Lanier, 2013-2014 Chapter President• Event and volunteer coordinator at Miller Park Zoo and

media relations temp at Country Financial

• Kaitie Ries, 2012-2013 Chapter President• Digital associate at Weber Shandwick

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Announcements

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Mock Application

• Go to: http://careercenter.illinoisstate.edu/• Click “Hire-a-Redbird” (first tab on the top left of home

page)• Under “Current Students,” click “Student Login.”• In the Search box at the top of the page, type “Triathlon”• There are two “positions” you can apply for: Corporate Job

or Weber Shandwick Agency Internship• Select one, and submit your resume and cover letter (note:

you must upload these in one file to your profile in the Hire-a- Redbird database)

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Get Involved Interviews

• Executive board members will only be available before Chapter at 7:30 p.m.

• On the following days: Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 3, and March 17

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Antique Show

• Top of the Class Antique Show• 5 – 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30• 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1• Brown Ballroom

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COM Week 2015

• April 6 – 10• Inspiring Innovation

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WinterFest

• Wednesday 4 - 6 p.m. in the Bone

• Only slots from 4 - 4:30 p.m. available.

• If you signed up, Ali will send you an email reminder

• Please wear something PRSSA if you have it, otherwise a nice shirt. Jeans are okay.

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Gift of Hope

• Campus competition to increase awareness on organ and tissue donation

• Winners announced at 2015 National Conference (in Atlanta!)

• Will partner with Gift of Hope to plan an event in April• Group of 3 to 5 members• Paragraph why you want to be a part and resume• Email prssa@ilstu.edu in one PDF by Friday, Jan. 30• Ask Ali if you have any more questions

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Regional Conference

• Columbia College Chicago and Loyola University Chicago

• The Loop Chicago: DIVERGENT• March 21• Deadline to register is March 9• Cost: $30

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Dues

• $80 for the entire calendar year

• Opportunities include: National Conference, agency tours, PRSA dinners, leadership positons, networking events

• Deadline is Feb. 17

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Mentor-Mentee

• Sign up• Available this week

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Apparel

• Bring money to Lauren• Pick yours up!

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Member of the Week

Chloe Kasper

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Member of the Month

Melissa Guerra

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Innovation & Influence

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• A social media forum• Tours with agencies that are innovating in social media

and breakout sessions• Friday, Feb. 27• 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.• DePaul's Loop Campus (14 E. Jackson, Chicago, IL)• Through Feb. 6 - $12, after Feb. 6 - $15

Volunteer Opportunities

• Faith in Action• Auction fundraiser• Saturday, Feb. 7• 4 – 10 p.m.• Food provided• Regency hotel• director@bnfia.org

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Job/Internship Opportunities

• Summer internships at WTMJ-TV• Milwaukee • Accepting cover letter and resume through February

• Summer 2015 Institute on Political Journalism in Washington, DC • Deadline: Friday, Feb. 10• For more information, ask Frank or visit

www.DCinternships.org/IPJ

• Preview guide• Summer 2015• Paid position • Deadline: Monday, Feb. 2

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Scholarship Opportunities

• School of Communication• For more information, visit http://communication.illinoisstate.edu/

undergrad/scholarshipsandawards.shtml

• PRSSA National • For more information, visit prssa.org/scholarships_competitions/

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Graduate School Series

• Graduate school admission secrets• 4 – 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28• 110P Student Services Building• Hosted by the Career Center • Registration is required

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Facebook Group

• Join the PRSSA - Illinois State University GROUP • Stay informed and get reminders about important

deadlines • Ex: On Sunday we posted on the group that we postponed

the campus clean up volunteer opportunity because of the weather.

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RedbirdPR Stories

• Instagram campaign to tell our members’ stories

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Social

• Reverse Pageant (still need to name it)• Girls dress like guys, and guys dress like girls!• Date and place TBD• Cost: $2• Choose your competitors! 2 guys and 2 girls from each

committee.

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STLF

• 7 cities, 9 days, 1 life changing experience• Dallas, TX• Charleston, SC• 2 Classic and 2 Mystery Routes• Down payment of $125• For more information, go to stlf.net/chapters/isu

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Calendar of Events

Wednesday, Jan. 28 – WinterFest Graduate School SeriesFriday, Jan. 30 – Gift of Hope application dueTuesday, Feb. 3 – Mock interview (Career Triathlon Phase 3)Saturday, Feb. 7 – Faith in Action eventTuesday, Feb. 17 – Career Triathlon closing ceremony

Deadline for duesFriday, Feb. 27 – Social Media Forum Saturday, March 21 – Regional Conference

*Don’t forget to sign in*

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Break into committees

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We hope to see you at our next Chapter meeting

Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. in SCH 130!

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