This scholarship program was established in 1989 by PRSA's Multicultural Affairs Committee, to assist and recognize young men and women for outstanding academic achievement and commitment to the practice of public relations. Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded next spring. The scholarship application, which is open to African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native or Pacific Islander ancestry, must be received at PRSA Headquarters no later than April 15^th.

March 18-20: University of Hawaii's Regional Activity, "Mixed Plate, Getting a Full Plate of PR."

March 30^th: North Carolina State University's Regional Activity.

April 1^st: PRSA/PRSSA Internship Program Application Due.

April 1-2: American University's Regional Activity, "PR in DC: It's Not Just Politics."

April 2^nd: University of Southern California Regional Activity.

April 8-9: Ball State University's Regional Activity, "Cardinal Rules: Uncovering the Secrets to Public Relations."

April 8-10: University of Northern Iowa's Regional Activity, "Fresh Professionalism for the 21^st Century."

April 9^th: Otterbein College's Regional Activity, "A Day in the Life."

April 14^th: East Carolina University's Regional Activity, "Health Crisis: Obesity and Corporate Responsibility in America, The Road to a Healthier Image."

April 15^th: PRSA Multicultural Affairs Scholarship Applications Due

April 15-17: Mississippi State University's Regional Activity, "PR the Universal Language."

April 21-22: West Virginia State University's Regional Activity, "Preserving History and Culture Through Public Relations."

April 22-23: California State University, Fullerton's Regional Activity, "Backstage Pass to Entertainment PR: The O.C. Meets Hollywood."

Attention Chapter Leaders! Has your Chapter produced a profitable FUNdraiser? Enter for your chance to win the National FUNdraising Bowl Champion of the month by clicking here!

Interested in getting involved on a National level? Join the PRSSA Internships and Job Services National Subcommittee. Email me with a brief message highlighting why you want to get involved, your school and year or if you just want to find out more information just put that in the body of the e-mail. This is a great way for you and your Chapter to get involved and help add more opportunities to JobCenter.

Your student-run firm experience is about to change. The National PRSSA Student-run firm standards will be unveiled at National Assembly. They will bring greater credibility to your experience, more unity to our approach and more recognition to the entire Society. If you are not coming to National Assembly, keep checking the PRSSA Web site for more information. Details are coming soon.

Dates: April 21-22

Conference and hotel rates are reasonable and Charleston is within an easy drive from many colleges and universities in the Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley. You will find registration information and an activities schedule on WVSU PRSSA Web site. If you have any questions please contact Vernetta C. Kiser, WVSU PRSSA President/ Event Coordinator. We look forward to hosting you.

California State University, Fullerton's Regional Activity, "Backstage Pass to Entertainment PR: The O.C. Meets Hollywood"

Dates: April 22nd & 23rd

Location: California State University, Fullerton campus

From movie stars, fashion and sports to music, art and amusements - experience all that Southern California has to offer in Entertainment PR!

Conference Highlights:

• Seminars hosted by professionals in the entertainment industry.
• Regional awards banquet and ceremony Saturday evening.
• Live concert Friday night.
• Tour of major entertainment corporation PR department.

Registration costs:
Early Bird - $45 by March 11th.
Semi-early Bird - $55 by March 25th.
Final Deadline - $60 by April 8th.

* PRSSA Members get a $5 discount if they register by March 11 or 25. For more information or to register please visit the Cal St. Fullerton Web site by clicking here

Mississippi State University's Regional Activity, "PR: The Universal Language"

Date: April 15-17

For registration forms and information please visit the conference Web site by clicking here.

2005 PRSSA National Conference - Miami Beach, Florida - Fontainbleau Hilton October 21-25, 2005

The 2005 National Conference Committee is proud to announce that our Web site: www.prssa.org/conference/2005 will be live on March 7, 2005. Please visit the site to learn more about the committee and what they have planned for the 2005 Conference so far.

Remember that Conference Coordinator, Kara Czerniak and Communications Director, Susan Medina will be present at the 2005 National Assembly in Dallas. You may use this opportunity to learn more about the Conference and Miami through their trivia game, so come prepared.

The Committee is already working on contacting and booking speakers for the Conference, as well as finalizing a keynote speaker that may be announced at Assembly. A variety of professionals in different public relations fields will help create a more diverse Conference.

A reminder to watch your mail boxes for the March 5th mailing.

For those of you who would like to learn more about this year's Conference, or have questions, please e-mail the Committee at purufl05@jou.ufl.edu.

The 2005 Conference is being hosted by PRSSA University of Florida Alpha Chapter and includes Kara Czerniak, Conference Coordinator, Reynaldo Delgado, Programs Director, Daniel de Paz, Logistics Director and Susan Medina, Communications Director.

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