PRSSA - Thursday, March 13, 2014 :: 12:30 - 1:45 pm #491 Shepard

PRSSA

PRSSA

CCNY Chapter  Meeting

Thursday, March 13, 2014

12:30pm – 1:45pm

Room 491 Shepard

Meet & Greet Your Fellow PR Classmates

Learn about:

PRSSA Resources and Opportunities

Upcoming Events and Agency Tours

Internship Tips from Cohn & Wolfe Intern

Brent Reams

Free Snacks and Refreshments

Wed, March 12 :: 2 - 5 pm :: Great Hall

Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership Invites MCA to CCNY Involvement Conference:  Establishing Your Career

- business attire

- bring several copies of your resume

Ad/PR Majors are invited to attend this week's Second Annual Involvement Conference at The City College of New York.  The IC is a great opportunity to meet personally with professionals in the public sector, hear them discuss how they built the careers and what motivates them to do the work they do, and enjoy light refreshments and conversation with your colleagues, faculty, staff, and an exciting roster of outsiders working in a variety of important fields of public policy and service.  Details can be found here.

So, come on out, build your professional network, explore the possibilities for new career paths, and begin the work of mapping out your future. Register today at www.ic2014.weebly.com/register, and if you do, please let the Powell Center reps know so that they can look out for you the day of the conference, and say hello.

Thanks in advance for your time and attention.  We hope to see you there!

Katherine Cho > Michael Busch > Genea Stewart

Office of Student Success
Office of Service Learning & Civic Engagement
Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership*

MCA is an engaged department, with several service learning projects in various classes, including the Ad/PR Workshop.  At your leisure, visit #550 Shepard - Powell School's Office of Student Success to learn about Fellowships and other opportunities to enhance your career.

http://ic2014.weebly.com/

National Action Network Conference :: NYC April 9-12th :: Special Event + Volunteer Opportunities Available

This is an excellent opportunity; connect with Jacky directly if you're interested in serving as a volunteer at the National Action Network's annual conference here in NYC!  She is among the best in the business regarding social marketing and advocacy communications.

Professor Scott Jackson,

It is one of your former student's reaching out to connect with you. I hope all has been well! 

I wanted to let you know I am back doing the work I loved in Oakland working on civil rights issues. I have recently joined the National Action Network as their Communications Manager.

Our big convention is coming up April 9th-12th, there are some great opportunities for yourstudents to learn and network. We could also use some interns/volunteers.

Would love to chat with you at some point.

Thank you,

Jacky Johnson

Communications Manager

(646) 981-5903

jjohnson@nationalactionnetwork.net

Twitter: @nationalaction

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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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.