10/26/2008
Scholarship Opportunities
(From Dr. Lundy)
ATTENTION LSU PRSSA MEMBERS: I strongly encourage you to apply for these awards. LSU students have been very successful in past competitions. (From Dr. Lundy)
The Baton Rouge Chapter of the Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL) annually grants two awards to superior Louisiana collegians seeking public relations or journalism careers.
The Jack H. Sanders Memorial Award is open to all Louisiana college students and the William Michelet Honorary Award is awarded to a student attending either LSU or Southern University. Each scholarship is worth $1,000. For more information about these awards, visit the "Awards" section of www.pralbr.org Web site.
Award candidates must be full-time undergraduates majoring in public relations or journalism, or working toward a degree with an emphasis in public relations. The applicant for the Sanders Award must be a senior during the 2009-2010 school year. To apply, candidates should submit:
• A completed application form. (See attached files.)
• An official transcript.
• A press release publicizing themselves as the winner.
• A one-page essay (see application for details).
• A brief letter of recommendation.
If applying for both awards, a student need submit only one transcript. However, a separate application form, press release and essay are required for each scholarship.
Please encourage your students to apply. Your assistance in promoting these awards is greatly appreciated. Applications should be postmarked no later than Thursday, November 20, 2008 and mailed to Michelle Spielman, Office of Public Affairs, Louisiana State University – South Campus, 8000 GSRI Road, Building 3110, Baton Rouge, LA 70820.
The recipients will be recognized at PRAL's January 2009 banquet. If you have questions, I can be reached at 225-578-4675. Thank you for supporting PRAL!
ATTENTION LSU PRSSA MEMBERS: I strongly encourage you to apply for these awards. LSU students have been very successful in past competitions. (From Dr. Lundy)
The Baton Rouge Chapter of the Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL) annually grants two awards to superior Louisiana collegians seeking public relations or journalism careers.
The Jack H. Sanders Memorial Award is open to all Louisiana college students and the William Michelet Honorary Award is awarded to a student attending either LSU or Southern University. Each scholarship is worth $1,000. For more information about these awards, visit the "Awards" section of www.pralbr.org Web site.
Award candidates must be full-time undergraduates majoring in public relations or journalism, or working toward a degree with an emphasis in public relations. The applicant for the Sanders Award must be a senior during the 2009-2010 school year. To apply, candidates should submit:
• A completed application form. (See attached files.)
• An official transcript.
• A press release publicizing themselves as the winner.
• A one-page essay (see application for details).
• A brief letter of recommendation.
If applying for both awards, a student need submit only one transcript. However, a separate application form, press release and essay are required for each scholarship.
Please encourage your students to apply. Your assistance in promoting these awards is greatly appreciated. Applications should be postmarked no later than Thursday, November 20, 2008 and mailed to Michelle Spielman, Office of Public Affairs, Louisiana State University – South Campus, 8000 GSRI Road, Building 3110, Baton Rouge, LA 70820.
The recipients will be recognized at PRAL's January 2009 banquet. If you have questions, I can be reached at 225-578-4675. Thank you for supporting PRAL!
10/14/2008
LSU PRSSA wins bid to host regional conference in 2009!
Hey PRSSAers,
Get excited because LSU's PRSSA has won the bid to host a regional activity!!!!!!!! Save the Date: April 17 for "Geaux Governmental: Communicating in the Capital City." At the next meeting, (Oct. 23) we'll be talking about forming a committee for regional activity so we can get the ball rolling on booking speakers, getting topics together, etc. This is an awesome way to put LSU's chapter on the map, learn more about the PR field, network with local professionals and other members from around the region, and raise money for our chapter! Being on the committee team will also be a great way to earn active member points and build your resume! Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns!
Sincerely,
Laura Weems
Fundraising Chair/Regional Activity Coordinator
Get excited because LSU's PRSSA has won the bid to host a regional activity!!!!!!!! Save the Date: April 17 for "Geaux Governmental: Communicating in the Capital City." At the next meeting, (Oct. 23) we'll be talking about forming a committee for regional activity so we can get the ball rolling on booking speakers, getting topics together, etc. This is an awesome way to put LSU's chapter on the map, learn more about the PR field, network with local professionals and other members from around the region, and raise money for our chapter! Being on the committee team will also be a great way to earn active member points and build your resume! Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns!
Sincerely,
Laura Weems
Fundraising Chair/Regional Activity Coordinator
10/05/2008
9/26/2008
Tiger Stadium Clean-up Fundraiser
We've been given the opportunity this year to clean up a section of Tiger Stadium as a fundraiser for PRSSA. Here are the details:
- Sunday, November 16 (after the Troy State game)
- 6:45 a.m.
- Meet in front of Mike the Tiger's cage
- Finish at 10:00 a.m.
- Mandatory for officers and those going to conference
- E-mail fundraising chair Laura Weems at laura.weems@gmail.com
- We need at least 20 people
- It's worth 2 participation points
The fundraiser IS early, but it's a really good way for us to help out with various expenses and build PRSSA into a more prominent student society. On a personal note, I was extremely impressed with the amount of members we had at Thursday's meeting. PRSSA has the potential to become an even better way to network and share our undergrad experience as PR majors, and I hope this year sets the benchmark for how successful PRSSA at LSU will be in the future.
So, e-mail Laura or the PRSSA at LSU e-mail address (prssalsu@gmail.com) to sign up and help out!
-Justin
Information About 2008 Bateman Competition
Applications are now available for the 2008-2009 LSU Bateman team. The application is attached to this email. The Bateman Team Competition is a national case study competition established by PRSA in 1973 to allow members of the Public Relations Society of America an opportunity to exercise the analytical skills and mature judgment required for public relations problem-solving. Students chosen for the 2008-2009 Bateman team will begin work on the campaign in Fall 2008 and complete their campaign in Spring 2009. They will be enrolled for and earn credit for MC 4005 in Spring 2009. Please note: This is something you will work on outside of class. It involves a significant time commitment on your part.
Requirements for selection to the Bateman team:
· 3.0 GPA or higher
· Must be hard-working, able to take initiative and work well in a group
· Must have a flexible schedule to allow time for group meetings
If you meet these requirements and you are interested in applying, applications are due no later than Friday, October 3, 2008. Put all of your materials in an envelope and write LISA LUNDY – BATEMAN on the front. Ask the person at the front desk of the Journalism building to put the envelope in Dr. Lisa Lundy's box.
If you have any questions, please let me know. You can email Dr. Lundy at llundy@lsu.edu.
(From Dr. Lundy)
Requirements for selection to the Bateman team:
· 3.0 GPA or higher
· Must be hard-working, able to take initiative and work well in a group
· Must have a flexible schedule to allow time for group meetings
If you meet these requirements and you are interested in applying, applications are due no later than Friday, October 3, 2008. Put all of your materials in an envelope and write LISA LUNDY – BATEMAN on the front. Ask the person at the front desk of the Journalism building to put the envelope in Dr. Lisa Lundy's box.
If you have any questions, please let me know. You can email Dr. Lundy at llundy@lsu.edu.
(From Dr. Lundy)
9/24/2008
9/23/2008
Dues
The deadline for turning in dues for PRSSA is October 6, 2008. Dues are $70 and include your registration with both our LSU chapter and the national affiliation. Please see Laura Bratcher, our treasurer, to pay them.
PRSSA Conference Registration Deadline Extended
From PRSSA National Headquarters:
"The deadline to register for the PRSSA 2008 National Conference has been extended to Wednesday, Oct. 1, in consideration of those affected by adverse weather in the Gulf Coast, to accommodate schools operating on quarter schedules and to allow additional time for fundraising.
Please visit www.prssa.org before Oct. 1 to register for the Conference, held Oct. 24–28 at the Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown, and don't forget to sign up for the joint Opening Night Reception with PRSA. The résumé workshop is no longer available. On the Web site you can find a list of recommended hotels within walking distance of the Conference host hotel.
We look forward to seeing you in Detroit."
"The deadline to register for the PRSSA 2008 National Conference has been extended to Wednesday, Oct. 1, in consideration of those affected by adverse weather in the Gulf Coast, to accommodate schools operating on quarter schedules and to allow additional time for fundraising.
Please visit www.prssa.org before Oct. 1 to register for the Conference, held Oct. 24–28 at the Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown, and don't forget to sign up for the joint Opening Night Reception with PRSA. The résumé workshop is no longer available. On the Web site you can find a list of recommended hotels within walking distance of the Conference host hotel.
We look forward to seeing you in Detroit."
9/10/2008
9/09/2008
Fall 2008 Meeting Dates
Hey everyone! PRSSA at LSU is very exited about the upcoming 2008-2009 academic year. Here is the meeting schedule for Fall 2008:
September 11
September 25
October 6
October 23
November 6
November 20
All meetings will be held at 6:00pm on Thursdays in the Holliday Forum of the Journalism building, except for the October 6 meeting, which is on a Monday. We originally anticipated having fall break that week, but, unfortunately, that's been cancelled.
Each week will feature a great guest speaker and a good way to connect with your undergraduate public relations peers. We look forward to seeing returning members again and meeting new members soon!
September 11
September 25
October 6
October 23
November 6
November 20
All meetings will be held at 6:00pm on Thursdays in the Holliday Forum of the Journalism building, except for the October 6 meeting, which is on a Monday. We originally anticipated having fall break that week, but, unfortunately, that's been cancelled.
Each week will feature a great guest speaker and a good way to connect with your undergraduate public relations peers. We look forward to seeing returning members again and meeting new members soon!
4/10/2008
Congratulations to the new 2008-2009 officers!
The election of officers was held at yesterday's meeting on April 8. The officers for the 2008-2009 academic year are:
President - Kelli Eason
Vice President - Alex Wommack
PR Director - Justin Runyon
Secretary - Parker Wishik
Treasurer - Laura Bratcher
Fundraising Chair - Laura Weems
PRestige - Chelsey Laborde & Britney Lombas
Mentor Match - Marisa Joseph & Rebecca Erwin
President - Kelli Eason
Vice President - Alex Wommack
PR Director - Justin Runyon
Secretary - Parker Wishik
Treasurer - Laura Bratcher
Fundraising Chair - Laura Weems
PRestige - Chelsey Laborde & Britney Lombas
Mentor Match - Marisa Joseph & Rebecca Erwin
4/08/2008
Tuesday, April 8 Newsletter
Hey guys,
As promised, here is the newsletter from tonight. Congratulations to the new officers! I'm really excited about the 2008-2009 academic year, and I'm 100% positive that PRSSA at LSU is going to continue to grow and maintain its reputation as one of the best pre-professional societies on campus.
Feel free to submit anything for the April 22 meeting's newsletter to me at justinrunyon@gmail.com. Also, don't forget that t-shirts can be purchased for $12 at Dr. Dahman's office in 203 Hodges.
As promised, here is the newsletter from tonight. Congratulations to the new officers! I'm really excited about the 2008-2009 academic year, and I'm 100% positive that PRSSA at LSU is going to continue to grow and maintain its reputation as one of the best pre-professional societies on campus.
Feel free to submit anything for the April 22 meeting's newsletter to me at justinrunyon@gmail.com. Also, don't forget that t-shirts can be purchased for $12 at Dr. Dahman's office in 203 Hodges.
4/07/2008
April 8th Meeting
PRSSA at LSU will be holding officer elections Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m. in the Journalism Building. We would like as many members as possible to attend and vote for the new officers for the 2008-2009 academic year.
2/27/2008
Newsletter suggestions?
Hey all,
This is a personal post from me, Justin, letting all members know that any suggestions for the newsletter are welcome. I'm in the process of redesigning the format and creating new graphics, so any suggestions are welcome. Also, I apologize if there weren't enough newsletters to go around. Paw Prints only accepts cash and I only had $2 on me. If you're interested, I've uploaded the pages of the newsletter here below!
If you've got any suggestions, send them to me at justinrunyon@gmail.com. Thanks!
Oh, and for those of you that missed the meeting, Mr. Duncan was an excellent guest speaker. Also, a big congratulations to Dr. Lundy and her soon-to-be new arrival! Big thanks to everyone who helped plan, and extra-big thanks to whoever was involved in picking out that cake. It was delicious.
This is a personal post from me, Justin, letting all members know that any suggestions for the newsletter are welcome. I'm in the process of redesigning the format and creating new graphics, so any suggestions are welcome. Also, I apologize if there weren't enough newsletters to go around. Paw Prints only accepts cash and I only had $2 on me. If you're interested, I've uploaded the pages of the newsletter here below!
If you've got any suggestions, send them to me at justinrunyon@gmail.com. Thanks!
Oh, and for those of you that missed the meeting, Mr. Duncan was an excellent guest speaker. Also, a big congratulations to Dr. Lundy and her soon-to-be new arrival! Big thanks to everyone who helped plan, and extra-big thanks to whoever was involved in picking out that cake. It was delicious.
2/23/2008
New Scholarship Available for Public Relations Students
The Baton Rouge Chapter of the Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL) annually grants two awards to superior Louisiana collegians seeking public relations or journalism careers.
The Jack H. Sanders Memorial Award is open to all Louisiana college students and the William M. Michelet Honorary Award is awarded to a student attending either LSU or Southern University. Each scholarship is worth $1,000. For more information about these awards, visit the "Awards" section of PRAL Web site, www.pralbr.org.
Award candidates must be full-time undergraduates majoring in public relations or journalism, or working toward a degree with an emphasis in public relations. The applicant must be a senior during the 2008-2009 school year. To apply, candidates should submit:
A completed application form. (See attached PDFs.)
An official transcript.
A press release publicizing themselves as the winner.
A one-page essay (see application for details).
A brief letter of recommendation.
If applying for both awards, you need submit only one transcript. However, a separate application form, press release and essay are required for each scholarship.
Applications should be postmarked no later than Friday, March 28, 2008 and mailed to Michelle Spielman, Office of Public Affairs, Louisiana State University, 3960 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
The recipients are scheduled to be recognized at PRAL's April luncheon. If you have questions, contact Erin Mustain at 225-578-4675.
The Jack H. Sanders Memorial Award is open to all Louisiana college students and the William M. Michelet Honorary Award is awarded to a student attending either LSU or Southern University. Each scholarship is worth $1,000. For more information about these awards, visit the "Awards" section of PRAL Web site, www.pralbr.org.
Award candidates must be full-time undergraduates majoring in public relations or journalism, or working toward a degree with an emphasis in public relations. The applicant must be a senior during the 2008-2009 school year. To apply, candidates should submit:
A completed application form. (See attached PDFs.)
An official transcript.
A press release publicizing themselves as the winner.
A one-page essay (see application for details).
A brief letter of recommendation.
If applying for both awards, you need submit only one transcript. However, a separate application form, press release and essay are required for each scholarship.
Applications should be postmarked no later than Friday, March 28, 2008 and mailed to Michelle Spielman, Office of Public Affairs, Louisiana State University, 3960 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
The recipients are scheduled to be recognized at PRAL's April luncheon. If you have questions, contact Erin Mustain at 225-578-4675.
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