LSJ Communiqué: February 2014

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Appelbaum Tribute Meeting :: Wed, Feb. 26 @ 3:45 - 5 pm - #466 Shepard

Planning for the 20th Anniversary Tribute Honoring Prof. Lynn Appelbaum is in full swing!

Drop by #466 Shepard this Wednesday - FEB. 26 - to learn how you can help and receive your special event and publicity committee assignments.

Appelbaum Tribute
Planning Committee Meeting
Wed, Feb. 26, 2014
3:45 - 5 pm

- stop by when you can
- you don't have to stay for entire session

To learn more about the tribute, visit
http:://www.citycollegefund.org/mca.htm

Post your reflections about Prof. Appelbaum on
Stories of Superwoman
http://www.facebook.com/appelbaumtribute

Questions?

Contact
Prof. Lynne Scott Jackson
lynne.scottjackson@gmail.com
917 748 8917

Prof. Alicia Evans
penpower1@hotmail.com
516 761 9444

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Reminder
Ketchum Summer Fellows
Deadline - this THURS, FEB. 27

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IRTS Foundation
Deadline - this THURS, FEB. 27
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Art Stevens
Deadline - Thurs, March 13

Phyllis Berlowe
Deadline - Thurs, March 13

Helen Ostrowski
Deadline - Thurs, March 13

PRSA-NY Art Stevens Scholarship :: Deadline - Thursday, March 13

THE ART STEVENS PRSA-NY/CCNY

PUBLIC RELATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

APPLY FOR A $5,000 SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE

2014-15 ACADEMIC YEAR

The City College Department of Media and Communication Arts is pleased to invite students in the Advertising/PR specialization to apply for the Art Stevens

PRSA-NY/CCNY Public Relations Scholarship. The scholarship is a gift from Art Stevens, APR, Fellow, PRSA, an esteemed City College alumnus, and distinguished leader in the public relations profession and in PRSA-NY. The Scholarship is administered by the City College Fund.

The $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually in the Spring to one for MCA/Ad/ PR major at The City College of New York who meet the following criteria.

• Declared major in Advertising/PR specialization with Junior or first semester Senior status in Fall 2009.

• Demonstrated overall academic competence of 3.0 current GPA or higher with a strong academic record in the major.

• Completion of at least MCA 209, Introduction to PR, by December '13.

• Evidence of serious intent to pursue a career in public relations, authenticated by faculty.

Applications should be submitted to Prof. Lynn Appelbaum, S 472A.

Deadline: Thursday, March 13. Applications should include the following:

• Statement of no more than 250 words by the candidate about his/her interest in the PR profession. Information on relevant actives and PRSSA involvement is useful.

• Resume

• Letter of support from one faculty member.

• Academic Transcript

• Cover Page with your name, phone, email and name of scholarship you are applying for.

Cash Awards will be made in Spring 2014 and will be applied to City College tuition for '14/'15 academic year. Winners attend and are recognized at the CCNY Communications Alumni Group Dinner in May, and the Big Apple Awards, also in May.

Please see Professor Lynn Appelbaum with questions. Office S 472A, Phone: (212) 650-6561, e-mail: lynn_appelbaum@hotmail.com or lappelbaum@ccny.cuny.edu.

WEPR Phyllis Berlowe PR Scholarship :: Deadline - Thursday, March 13

WEPR FOUNDATION PHYLLIS BERLOWE SCHOLARSHIP

FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENTS

APPLY FOR A $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE

2014/15 ACADEMIC YEAR

The Phyllis-Berlowe Scholarship was created by The Foundation of Women Executives in Public Relations (WEPR) in 2006 to honor one of the New York’s outstanding leaders in public relations, Phyllis Berlowe. Ms. Berlowe is remembered for her boundless energy as an advocate for the profession, for her esteemed leadership, and as a stellar practitioner.

The $4,000 scholarship is available to students in Ad/PR majors at The City College of New York, who demonstrate an outstanding academic record of achievement and financial need. Students must be either juniors or seniors in the Advertising/PR major in the 2014-15 academic year. Men and women are invited to apply.

Students are encouraged to apply only if they meet the following criteria:

• Full-time resident of Greater New York

• Have either junior or senior status in 2014-15

• Demonstrated academic excellence (3.4 or higher current GPA with a strong academic record in the major).

• Completion of at least MCA 209 by Fall 2013

• Evidence of serious intent to pursue a career in public relations, authenticated by faculty. This should include a statement by the candidate about his/her interest in the profession, and letter of support from the faculty. Information on relevant extracurricular activities and internships will be especially useful.

• Evidence of financial need for the scholarship.

Eligible students should submit 1) a 250-word essay on their interest in public relations as a career and statement of need. Students may discuss any aspect of their education, professional experience, or career aspirations, 2) Academic transcript 3) Resume, 4) Letter of support by faculty member. Please include a cover page with your name, email, phone and name of scholarship.

Please submit your statement, transcript and a resume to Professor Lynn Appelbaum, Shepard 472A, by Thursday, March 13, 2014. Cash awards will be made Spring 2014 to be applied to Fall 2014 tuition.

Please see Professor Lynn Appelbaum with questions. Office S 472A, Phone: (212) 650-6561, e-mail: lynn_appelbaum@hotmail.com or lappelbaum@ccny.cuny.edu.

WEPR Foundation Helen Ostrowski Scholarship for International Students :: Deadline - Thursday, March 13

APPLY FOR A $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE

2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR

The Foundation of WEPR is offering a $2,000 Helen Ostrowski Scholarship for International Students majoring in the Media and Communication Arts in the PR/Advertising Specialization at The City College of New York for the 2014-15 academic year. Men and women are welcome to apply.

Students are encouraged to apply if they meet the following criteria:

• Have international status.

• Demonstrated academic competence (3.0 or higher current GPA).

• Have completed at least MCA 209 by Fall 2013 and must be either Juniors or Seniors in 2014-15.

• Show evidence of serious intent to pursue a career in public relations, authenticated by faculty. This should include a 250 word statement by the candidate about his/her interest in the profession.

• Letter of support from faculty.

Eligible students should apply with the following:

1) Cover Sheet with Name, email and phone, and name of scholarship

2) 250 word essay about their interest in PR as a career, Students may discuss

any aspect of their education, professional experience or career aspirations..

3) Transcript

4) Resume

5) Letter of support by at least one faculty member.

Deadline: Thursday, March 13, 2014

Cash awards will be made Spring 2014 to be applied to Fall 2014 tuition.

Please drop off application with Professor Lynn Appelbaum Office S 472, Phone: (212) 650-6561, e-mail: lynn_appelbaum@hotmail.com or lappelbaum@ccny.cuny.edu.

Thurs, Feb. 27 Deadline - http://irtsfoundation.org/

Subject: TIME SENSITVE: EXPENSE-PAID IRTS SUMMER FELLOWSHIP and CAREER WORKSHOP

Dear Colleagues:

We have TWO extraordinary opportunities for our students with the IRTS (International Radio and Television Society Foundation).  THIS TIME SENSTIVE, SO I NEED YOU TO PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD AMONG STUDENTS TODAY!!!!DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR BOTH IS THURSDAY, FEB 27.

All Expense Paid Summer Fellowship in NYC
One of CCNY's alums, Betsy Frank, is paying for a CCNY student fellowship to the IRTS summer intern program.
See detailed info below and attached application.  Website info at  http://irtsfoundation.org/ Located in NYC, this is an all expense paid, housing included, opportunity for one student to get a crash exposure to working in the media industry.   This is open to academically competitive CCNY students who have a foundation in one of the specialty areas in media. (see website)

This is highly competitive. IRTS is looking for motivated, professional and high achieving students who are interested in media careers (especially in Ad PR, but also in digital platforms, business, math/analytics, marketing, computer science, journalism, and more).   This is not an internship for those students who are most interested in the creative aspect of the ad business, but is more appropriate for those who are more strategically /business focused.

To help identify the most competitive students, I am only recommending that students with at least a 3.0 GPA apply. Competitive students should also have a track record in working with campus media, interning or working in media/business in some way, even if it's this semester.

There are TWO opportunities that are available for students. DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR BOTH IS THURSDAY, FEB 27.
Students who complete the March 6 event for can use the SAME form if they want to apply to the summer fellows program.

Multicultural Career Workshop: March 6 and 7
On March 6 and 7: IRTS is hosting a Multicultural Career Workshop for students interested in breaking into the industry.   (all areas). Please direct students to the website above for more information and schedule. There is also an attached application for this event.
Please note that this workshop is only open to students who are multicultural.

Please share immediately.
Please have all students who are applying ALSO email me so I know who is applying for this.

This is a new relationship that can offer tremendous opportunities for our students and programs.

Thanks so much for getting the word out NOW and encouraging talented and motivated students to apply.

Feel free to follow up.

best,
Lynn

Lynn Appelbaum
Professor and Director
Advertising/PR Program
Department of Media & Communication Arts
The City College of New York
160 Convent Ave. S 472A
New York, NY 10031
lappelbaum@ccny.cuny.edu
212. 650. 6561

EXPENSE-PAID IRTS SUMMER FELLOWSHIP SPONSORED BY CCNY ALUM BETSY FRANK

A CCNY student will be awarded one of the IRTS Foundation’s prestigious, expense-paid Summer Fellowships in New York City, thanks to a sponsorship provided by alum Betsy Frank, a visionary leader in the communications industry and Director on the IRTS Board. Current Junior, Senior, and Graduate students from all majors are encouraged to apply.

Acknowledged as one of the nation’s best internship opportunities in the media and communications industry, the 2014 IRTS Summer Fellowship Program will take place from June 1 – August 2.

The program includes:

Housing in the heart of Greenwich Village for the nine-week duration of the Fellowship

A Weekly Allowance of $320

A one-week orientation to the media industry, featuring access to top business leaders and companies.

An eight-week internship at a New York City media company

Transportation to and from New York City at the beginning and end of the program

IRTS sponsored seminars and career coaching sessions throughout the summer

The IRTS Summer Fellowship Program has had a key role in launching the careers of top professionals in the media business for more than 40 years. An application for the program is attached.

The IRTS Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building future media leaders. IRTS Board Director Betsy Frank, whose distinguished career includes having been the Chief Research & Insights Officer at Time Inc. and the Executive Vice President of Research and Planning at Viacom Inc., never considered a career in communications prior to graduation. While specific experience in not necessary, applicants with strong extracurricular activities, volunteer experience, or employment history that suggests they will be one of the nation's most promising professionals of tomorrow are encouraged to apply. Whether you are strong in math or writing, creative or business minded, the communications industry needs skills from all disciplines. We therefore welcome applications from all majors, in addition to those already on a media or advertising related track.

Those selected receive a comprehensive introduction to the media industry, as well as specific internship experience at a company, which will be assigned after the student is selected to ensure a good match.

The initial application, which is due on Thursday, February 27th, is attached.