Louisiana State University Hosts PRSSA Regional Activity

By Chelsea Laborde

If you have never considered the governmental sector of public relations, now may be the perfect time to do so.


Louisiana State University (LSU) is GEAUXing Governmental by hosting the Public Relations Student Society of America’s (PRSSA) Regional Activity on April 17-18. Focusing on the various facets of governmental communications including trade associations, federal agencies and non-profit organizations, this event is sure to broaden your outlook on the public relations role in government.


“GEAUX Governmental: Communicating in the Capitol City” will include a prestigious series of speakers including Louisiana Secretary of State Jay Dardenne among others. This event will be packed with workshops, networking opportunities and informative tips that will benefit you as a future PR professional.


The program will begin with an opening social on Friday, April 17 at Walk-On’s Bistreaux and Bar. Saturday will continue at LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication with experienced and diverse speakers, such as Professor Danny Shipka and Linzy Cataya from Keating Magee in New Orleans, who will be conducting informative seminars and presentations. The registration fee for PRSSA members is $50, affiliates - $55 and non-members - $60.


Please visit www.prssaregionalactivityatlsu.webs.com for more information or to register online.

February 12 newsletter FINALLY up!

Hey PRSSA members,

Sorry about the delay in putting this newsletter up. There wasn't much to write about, so it's a little sparse, but Kelli Eason wrote an EXCELLENT article for this week's newsletter. Check it out!

Click here to download the PDF for the February 12 newsletter.