May 19, 2013

Become a Champion for PRSSA and Support the Future of the Profession

It’s that time again … School is starting, and students are returning to another exciting year on college campuses across the country. It is time for us once again to show our support to the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) by renewing our $50 dues as Champions for PRSSA. For the first time [...]

Including Advocacy Campaigns in Public Relations

Cheryl Procter-Rogers, APR Fellow PRSA

Scared for your Future Imagine being a college student from a low income family. You’ve had to work since you were of legal age to do so and you have a night job to keep your finances going. It’s tough, but thanks to the Illinois MAP grant, getting an education isn’t just a dream. That [...]

PRSA Suburban Chicago Proudly Supports the Champions for PRSSA

Betsy Plank, Founder of Champions for PRSSA

- Chris Orris At our last meeting, our chapter board voted to make a $50 donation to the Champions for PRSSA and officially presented the donation at the Assembly delegate lunch meeting at the PRSA National Conference this year. The Champions for PRSSA was founded in 1981 by Betsy Plank, APR, Fellow PRSA. Formerly called [...]

November 8th Holiday Program – Including Advocacy Campaigns in Public Relations

Cheryl Procter-Rogers, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSA Suburban Chicago Presents: Including Advocacy Campaigns in Public Relations Speaking Up for Students: Advocating for Grants for Higher Education In August 2009, $2.1 billion in funding was cut from the MAP Grant, a major source of finance for students pursuing college degrees. After the cut, thousands of Illinois students were left feeling uncertain about how [...]