illinois state university 2014-2015 chapter of prssa tuesday, jan. 20, 2015 #redbirdpr
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ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY2014-2015 CHAPTER OF PRSSA
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015
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Speaker
• Mark Fauble, career advisor• Office hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. by
appointment only • Walk-in hours: State Farm Hall of Business in Room 124
on Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.• [email protected]
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LinkedIn Workshop
• Break into 2 groups• With a profile• Without a profile
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Announcements
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Career Triathlon#RedbirdPR
Get Involved Interviews
• Executive board members will only be available before Chapter at 7:30 p.m.
• On the following days: Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 3, and March 17
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Young Alumni Panel
• Next Chapter Tuesday, Jan. 27• Abby Brennan, 2013-2014• Bruce Kennedy, 2012-2013• Hailey Lanier, 2013-2014• Kaitie Ries, 2012-2013
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WinterFest
• Wednesday, Jan. 28• 4 – 6 p.m.• Bone Student Center• Sign up for half hour shifts• Wear a PRSSA shirt and jeans
(no sweats- unless they say PRSSA)
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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 [email protected] 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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National Assembly
• March 12-15 • During spring break• Free airfare and hotel• Resume and cover letter in one PDF to [email protected]• Deadline: Jan. 23 at midnight.
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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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Cards
• Cards to sign:• Dr. Long • Ian De La Rosa (past e-board member)
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Mentor-Mentee
• Sign up• Available this week and
next week
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Apparel
• Bring money to Lauren• Pick yours up!
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Member of the Week
Kimi Sanden
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Campus Clean Up
• Sunday, Jan. 25• Between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or whenever the garbage bags
are full)• Clean up anywhere on campus• Chapter will supply the garbage bags
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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• At least one student needed to attend training Jan. 22 11a.m.
– noon• Regency hotel• [email protected]
• Relay for Life• Winter ball fundraiser• Saturday, Feb. 28• Doors open at 5 p.m.• Chateau• [email protected]
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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
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Scholarship Opportunities
• PRSSA National Scholarships• For more information, visit prssa.org/scholarships_competitions/
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Summer Classes
• Online required courses for PR• COM 178• COM 268• COM 378
• SummerSession.IllinoisState.edu
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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• 7:30 p.m.• Cost: $2• Choose your competitors! 2 guys and 2 girls from each
committee.
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Calendar of Events
Friday, Jan. 23 – National Delegate application dueSunday, Jan. 25 – Campus clean upTuesday, Jan. 27 – Mock applications (Career Triathlon Phase 2)
Young Alumni PanelWednesday, Jan. 28 – WinterFest Friday, 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, Feb. 28 – Relay for Life fundraiser eventSaturday, 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, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. in SCH 130!
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