UO PRSSA kicked off the school year with a full house for the first meeting of the term! More than 120 students filled and poured out the doors of Allen 141. If you were unable to snag a seat, don’t fret! We’ll fill you in on what you missed.
Here are six things we learned at six:
1. The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a nationwide pre-professional organization for students interested in public relations and communications. At UO PRSSA you’ll have the opportunity to network with students and professionals, develop the necessary skills for internships and careers, gain event-planning experience, tour renowned agencies and more!
2. There are endless ways to get involved with UO PRSSA:
- Chapter meetings
- Workshop Wednesdays
- Agency tours
- Committees – external relations, events, membership and campus collaboration
- Networking events
- Blogging and writing opportunities
- Portland Paddle
- NODAC competition
3. The benefits of joining UO PRSSA:
- Resume builder
- Portfolio material
- Publishing opportunities
- Leadership experience
- Travel
- Career database
- Scholarships and awards
4. The events that are planned this year:
- Ducks Love Dogs
- Pose with Santa
- Valentine’s Day Flower Sale
- Mr. & Miss SOJC Pageant
We’ll need your help to make each event memorable and successful through planning, design, promotion, budgeting and more – our goal is to give each member hands-on experience!
5. A few of the agencies we’ll be visiting this year:
- Fall: Portland – Maxwell PR
- Winter: Seattle – Porter Novelli
- Early Spring: Willamette Valley Area
- Late Spring: San Francisco Bay Area – SHIFT Communications
- Throughout the year: Levi Strauss & Co., King Estate, and Columbia
6. The amazing guest speakers we will hear from this fall! Many find it beneficial to simply hear from someone who has turned their education into a successful career. Our guest speakers provide wisdom and insight into their company and the industry. And after each presentation is a great opportunity for members to network with professionals! This fall, we’ll be hearing from Liz Cawood of CAWOOD Marketing Services in Eugene and Amy Wood of Harvest PR in Portland.
Thank you to everyone who attended and shared enthusiasm for UO PRSSA’s upcoming year!
Kylee Plummer is the 2013-2014 University of Oregon PRSSA Events Director. She is currently a senior in the SOJC pursuing a major in public relations. Follow her on Twitter at @KyleePlummer.
