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Alpha Chapter Updates
Next Meeting - Our next meeting will continue the "Beyond the
Classroom" Speaker Series with Debbie Mason, APR, PRSA Fellow, from
United Way, one of the top not-for-profit organizations. Please join us
Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Turlington L007.
T-shirts for Sale - At our next meeting (see above) we will be
selling our t-shirts. They are $12 and earn you 5 points.
Committees Still Open - Some of our committees are still
looking for members to join. If you are still interested in getting
involved in a committee, contact Michael
Del Sontro for the
Yearbook Committee, Jen Gezzar for the Bateman Committee and Shelby Powell for the Web site Committee.
Industry
Trends and Developments
PROpenMic - A new social networking site
for public relations students, faculty and practitioners. There is a
public relations news feed, jobs and internships and much more. Check it
out at www.propenmic.org.
Government
Relations - The
Atlanta Journal Constitution announces that it will no longer be
endorsing political candidates (more...)
Good News - Article says that advertising
agencies and marketing executives are planning to hire (more...)
Internship of the Week
Public Relations Intern - Edelman, Orlando, Fla.
Edelman's Orlando office is seeking student trainees
with immediate availability who can thrive in an entrepreneurial and
high-energy environment. Your range of skills will grow with your
interests and ability.
The Trainee is responsible for assisting with
implementing and monitoring projects within a specific set of accounts
under the direction of the supervisor. The Trainee works closely with and
supports the needs of the account teams.
Applicants must visit
the “Careers” section of our Web site, www.edelman.com and complete
an online application for the internship/trainee position in
Orlando. For additional information, please contact beth.cromwell@edelman.com.
*Note: We are
highlighting this internship again because it is one of the best
opportunities yet. If at all interested, we encourage you to apply.
Job of the Week
Public Relations
Director - Blackboard Inc., Sherman Oaks, Calif.
Blackboard is
helping education leaders enhance every aspect of the teaching and learning
experience. Blackboard’s broad reach covers our traditional,
market-leading e-Learning solutions, in addition to mass notification,
campus security, and commerce. We are dedicated to fostering a
culture of lifelong education and growth. Across courses, campuses,
organizations, companies, government agencies, and communities,
Blackboard is powering the educational age around the globe (more...)
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