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Industry information and Chapter updates for the future public relations professionals with the Alpha Chapter – University of Florida PRSSA.
Alpha Chapter Updates:
THE OPEN HOUSE LOCATION HAS CHANGED TO TURLINGTON L007.
UF PRSSA’s Open House is on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in Turlington L007. There are a multitude of positions with varying responsibilities that will be discussed at open house. If you’re looking for a way to get involved, don’t miss us on Wednesday.
President of Edelman’s Southeast region, Claudia Patton, will kick off UF PRSSA’s Speaker Series on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Alpha PRoductions, UF PRSSA’s student-run public relations firm, is ready for a constructive and beneficial year for not only its incoming associates, but also for its prestigious and notable clients. Some of the clients that Alpha PRoductions plans to take on this year are: Gator Nation Campaign, 2nd project with Joe Hice, Mike Harding project, ZooLoo and ReserveAge Organics.
2009 National Conference is in San Diego, Calif. from Nov. 7 – 10, 2009, and is hosting a variety of speakers that will share experience in travel and tourism, crisis communications, fashion public relations, entertainment public relations, (more…)
2010 Bateman Case Study Competition – The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has selected the U.S. Census Bureau as the sponsor for the 2010 Bateman Case Study Competition. This year, Bateman competitors will prepare and mobilize their communities to participate in the 2010 Census (more…)
Industry Trends and Developments:
Ethics – PRSA condemns the growing use of disingenuous editorial content, deceptive commentary on blogs and other venues (more…)
Proactive Crisis Communication – Employers have been advised to prepare for a second wave of the Swine Flu. The University of Florida has taken its own precautions and so have other colleges (more…)
Government Relations – PR firm screening reporters for Afghanistan embedding (more…)
Social Media – How social media can hurt your career (more…)
Rebranding – MARTA, the public transportation in Atlanta, Ga., is in the public eye for spending during an economic downturn to change its image (more…)
Internship of the Week:
Fall Event Planning Internship – Matheson Museum, Gainesville, Fla.
In 2009-2010, the Matheson will undertake to add to its known events and create new events that will enhance the Museum's reputation for providing quality public programs. The Museum is searching for qualified individuals to assist with event planning. There is an hourly wage through grant funding. Contact Carla M. Summers, 352-378-2280 or executivedirector@mathesonmuseum.org
Job of the Week:
Executive Director for External Affairs – Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, N.Y.
Reporting to the Vice President for Development & External Affairs (DEA), the Executive Director for External Affairs will provide leadership for external relations for Teachers College including marketing, and communication efforts to advance the strategic goals of the College, and to support and coordinate similar efforts within the academic departments and programs at TC (more…)
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