Kent State University - School of Journalism and Mass Communication

2011-2012 Officers

Congratulations to the new members!

President: Allison Brookes (Fall 2011) and Lindsay Ridinger (Spring 2012)

Secretary: Taylor Titus

Treasurer: Breanna Reffel

VP of Membership: Stephanie Neumann

VP of Professional Relations: Erin Orsini (Fall 2011) and Sarah Lack (Spring 2012)

VP of PR: Heather Thomas (Fall 2011) and Stephanie Black (Spring 2012)

VP of Fundraising: Trent Chavez and Hallie Pendergast

Online Media Manager: Darian Thomas

Intercampus Liaison: Christine Morgan

PRSSA/PRSA Liaison: Tom Crilley

Graduate Student Liaison: Anne Dudley

PRSSA wins PRSSA/PRSA Relationship Teahan Award

PRSSA Kent and PRSA Akron were awarded with the Outstanding PRSSA/PRSA Relationship Teahan at National Conference.  This award honors the chapters for having the best best mutually beneficial relationship out of all PRSSA chapters.  There are 12 different categories of Teahan awards for chapters to win. President Stephanie Mathias submitted the application for PRSSA Kent to be considered for the award. 

PRSSA Kent Presents at National Conference in Washington, D.C.

On Friday, October 15, PRSSA Kent Officers Stephanie Mathias, Lindsay Ridinger, Aubrey Haskins and Rachel Polchek spoke at PRSSA National Conference.  The presentation explained how to develop a strong PRSSA/PRSA relationship.  It also covered what students should and should not do while meeting and networking with professionals.  Check out our blog to see the video the video we used in the presentation!  

2010 Bateman team honored with U.S. Census Award

Vice President of University Relations Iris Harvey will present the award to Bateman team members Rachel Polchek, Aubrey Haskins, Erin Orsini, Stephanie Mathias and Katie Young (pictured above) at the beginning of the Nov. 3 PRSSA meeting. 

VP of membership selected for Homecoming Court

Carrie Drummond was named to Homecoming Court based on her academic achievements, leadership abilities and involvement.  Carrie is a senior and will be graduating in May 2011. 

2009 PRKent Bateman team receives honorable mention

The PRKent Bateman team received an honorable mention in the 2009 Bateman competition.

The team, composed of PRSSA members Samantha Donegan, Amanda Hayes, Rebecca Odell, Shantae Rollins and Jenn Yokley, placed in the top 18 out of 77 entries.

This Week:

Oct. 12 Darrow Meeting

Meetings & Events

General meetings are held every other Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in 213 Franklin Hall unless otherwise noted. Darrow meetings are mandatory for all officers, but members and visitors are always welcome.

Sept. 21 Surviving the Sequence: Your 4-year guide to success. Network with PR peers to learn about what to expect from specific PR classes

Sept. 28 Darrow Meeting

Oct. 5 PR Tough Love: What to really expect from your first real job: Aaron Brown, Vice President & Managing Director, Fahlgren Mortine Cleveland

Oct. 12 Darrow Meeting

Oct. 19 PRSSA National Conference Recap: Overview of key points from Orlando and how to get a jump start to San Francisco in 2012

Oct. 26 Darrow Meeting

Nov. 2 Overseas and Across Borders: Get the inside scoop on international PR from a media relations and branding standpoint from Christina Klenotic, Vice President, Dix & Eaton

Nov. 9 Darrow Meeting

Nov. 11 PRSSA STUDENT DAY (Friday), Cleveland Location TBD
Nov. 16 How to Handle Different Personalities: Learn about the different personalities you will deal with in the real world co-workers, media, clients and more!
Ben Brugler, Executive Vice President, AKHIA Public Relations and Marketing
Brandi Neloms, Sales and Marketing Manager, Digital Color International

Nov. 23 NO MEETING...HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Nov. 30 Friends, Food and Farewells: End-of-the-semester party and preview to spring semester programming

Dec. 9 PR CAMPAIGNS PRESENTATIONS, KSU Student Center, Governance Chambers

* Darrow meetings are mandatory for all officers but members are always welcome!

Come see why public relations is for you!