Tax-Exempt Scholarship Fund Established

PRSA-NY has set up a tax-exempt way for you and the entire New York PR community to assist our best and brightest students! Click here to read the press release announcing our 501(c)(3) fund that was established as a part of the PRSA Foundation or visit http://www.prsa.org.

APRIL 5 - PRSA-NY Career, Internship & Continuing Education Forum

Attention Communications Students and Young Professionals! > You Can't Afford to Miss THIS Event, hosted by PRSA-NY's New Professionals Committee
(RSVP & Prepay $10 Registration by April 2)

Whether you're a college graduate or student applying for your first position or internship, a young professional ready to make a move in the industry or seeking information on cointuning education ...

... come meet HR recruiters from top New York City-based public relations and communications companies and gather information onleading continuing education programs.

Special Guest: Shonali Burke, ASPCA's Vice President for Media & Communications, recently named one of PR Week's top "40 Under 40" public relations professionals in the US, will share her personal journey. Since joining ASPCA, she has created and led several aggressive communications campaigns, including the crisis communications around the 2007 pet food recall and the federal indictment of Michael Vick.

WHEN
Saturday, April 5, 2008
10 AM - 2 PM
> 10 - Registration & Continental Breakfast
> 10:30 - Keynote Speech
> 11 AM - 2 PM - Career Forum

WHERE
The Fashion Institute of Technology
Reeves Great Hall
Entrance located on 28th Street between 7th & 8th Avenues
New York City

COST
$10
*Pre-payment mandatory; refunds not available after registration deadline. Those who cancel registration after deadline or do not attend event remain responsible for fee.

HOW
Register online at PRSA-NY Career Forum or www.prsany.org

RSVP
By Wednesday, APRIL 2

Join PRSA's Facebook group and learn more about future programs! For more info on PRSA or PRSA-NY, visit www.prsa.org and www.prsany.org or email us at iinfo@prsanyorg to learn how to become a PRSA-NY Member or PRSA-NY New Professional Affiliate.

Announcing the Art Stevens CCNY / PRSA - NY Public Relations Scholarship

$5,000 for 2008-09 Academic Year
Deadline: Monday, March 17

The City College Department of Media and Communication Arts is pleased to invite students in the Advertising/PR specialization to apply for the Art Stevens CCNY/ PRSA-NY Public Relations Scholarship. The scholarship is a gift from Art Stevens, APR, Fellow, PRSA, an esteemed City College alumnus, and distinguished leader in the public relations profession and in PRSA-NY.

The $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually in the Spring to one MCA Ad/ PR major at The City College of New York who meets the following criteria:

• Declared major in Advertising/PR specialization with Junior or first semester Senior status in Fall 2008.

• Demonstrated overall academic competence of 3.0 current GPA or higher with a strong academic record in the major.
  

• Completion or at least MCA 209, Intro to PR, by Fall 2007.
  

• Evidence of serious intent to pursue a career in public relations, authenticated by a letter from faculty.

Applications should be submitted in hard copy to Prof. Lynn Appelbaum by Monday, March 17, 2008 and should include the following:

• Statement of no more than 250 words by the candidate about his/her interest in the PR profession. Information on relevant actives and PRSSA involvement is a plus.

• Resume

• Letter of support from one faculty member

• Academic Transcript

Awards will be made in late Spring 2008 and will be applied to City College tuition.

Please see Professor Lynn Appelbaum with questions. Office S 472, Phone: (212) 650-6561, e-mail: lynn_appelbaum@hotmail.com.