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Volume 42/2 - Winter '10

Image courtesy of Emily Nason, Roger Williams University

Members of the Roger Williams University PRSSA Chapter pause for a photo at the PRSSA 2009 National Conference Awards ceremony and dinner. The Roger Williams University Chapter also presented a Chapter Development session, ”Gala-vanizing Your Chapter,” as part of the Conference

Diving into the dynamics of public relations

By Therese Kuster
University of Northern Iowa

Attending Conference was the single smartest decision I have made with regard to my education and career. I learned so much and grew as a public relations student. This five-day event helped me narrow my career goals and taught me about many aspects of our diverse field.

Initially, when University of Northern Iowa PRSSA Chapter leaders presented the opportunity to attend Conference, I was not among the students signing up.

After some convincing from our Chapter President, I decided to attend and thought at the very least, it would be a bonding experience and a great opportunity to visit the West Coast.

When we finally arrived in San Diego, I was preparing myself for five days of dry presentations and repetitive information. Our Chapter tried to get us revved up for Conference with a secret UNI-first-time-National-Conference-attendee initiation, but even after that I wasn’t very excited.

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National Conference

PRSSA News

Keynote: Pasquil teaches preparation and hard work

Fearless. Engaging. Inspirational. These are just a few ways students described the stirring keynote address by Mona Pasquil at the PRSSA 2009 National Conference. Her experience in the political sector of public relations provided valuable insight to Conference attendees.

Mona Pasquil, vice president of MSHC Partners, Inc., shared her experiences as a minority woman in the male-dominated and highly competitive world of politics. Pasquil has an impressive resume in politics and public affairs, including serving as western political director for the White House Office of Political Affairs during the Clinton administration... [more]

PRSSA gives back to San Diego Community

Stepping into the public relations profession can seem daunting but with the help of living legends Joe S. Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA, founding partner and past global chair of the Worldcom Group, Inc.; John Paluszek, APR, Fellow PRSA, senior counsel at Ketchum Public Relations; and Dr. Frank Wylie, APR, Fellow PRSA, PRSA president in 1982, students gained insight on how to make this transition easier... [more]