Our members take part in many activities. PRSSA participation in past events include the 2006 Arctic Winter Games and National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
Public relations students have the opportunity to provide professional services to organizations,build their resume and develop valuable communication skills such as event planning, volunteer coordination, publication writing, public speaking and interviewing, website and print publication design and much more.
Recruitment
One of our main goals in 2007-2008 is to get more PRSSA members signed up. To this end we have participated in the UAA Campus Kick-off and the Student Involvement Fair. Announcements about PRSSA have also been made in many of the JPC classes.
Fundraising
- PRSSA T-shirt sellathon - Our sister chapter at Utica coined a great little phrase that makes a great logo for a t-shirt. "PRSSA - Doing it in public since 1968." They have been known to sell like hot-cakes, so we thought we would give it a try (with permission, of course).
- Garage Sale - A great way to earn funds without a lot of overhead, the garage sale was a success. Donations were asked for around campus. Many people contributed and we would like to thank them for their support. Hopefully this will be something that can be done in the future, as well.
Events
Professional Development Workshop Series - This is still in the works but we are planning on hosting a series of workshops such as resume enhancement, dress/etiquitte, interviewing skills and a speed-networking event to kickstart careers for up-and-coming professionals in communications, media and arts fields. It is tentatively scheduled for the Spring 2008 semester.
Speed Dating - This is a fun event designed to get PRSSA's name out around campus. A traditional speed dating event, it will give students an opportunity to meet others. Students will hold 5-10 minute conversations and then switch until they have had a chance to meet everyone. It is tentatively scheduled for the end of October.
Community
"When You Were Fifteen" -Spring 2007- Writing public service announcements for
Reclaiming Futuresthat tell the stories of teens whose lives have been changed by positive mentorship.
Spring 2007 - Anchorage Museum - Working to promote the Anchorage Museum programs and fine arts to young adults.
U.S. Alpine Skiing Championships - Working with the Anchorage Conventions and Visitors bureau to coordinate and provide volunteers for the events.
University
JPC Formal - An end-of-year event designed to highlight and celebrate the the successes of the Journalism and Public Communications program, students and faculty. UAA student clubs and organizations are encouraged to meet with PRSSA to discuss promotions, events and other ways of garnering student interest in extra-cirricular activities.
