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Friday, February 12, 2010

REMINDER: Ad/PR Applications Due Friday, March 12 @ 5 PM

Attention Future Ad/PR Majors!

Applications Due
Friday, March 12, 2010
5 PM

Visit MCA Office to Apply
#472 Shepard :: 212.650.7167
mca@ccny.cuny.edu

See Vivian Nilsson (Tues-Wed-Thurs) or
Samein Priester (Mon & Fri)

Prof. Lynn Appelbaum, Director
Advertising/Public Relations Program

Remember, acceptance to the major is not automatic, even though you're enrolled in Intro to Media Studies. You MUST submit a formal application, which includes an essay. Stop by #472 to pick up complete formal application materials.

NEW DATE :: Internship Boot Camp - Thursday, Feb. 18

Join us for this semester's
Internship Boot Camp
Thursday, February 18
(remember ... it's a Monday class schedule)
#492 Shepard Hall
8 - 9:15 AM

All majors welcome -- Ad/PR, Journalism & Film Video. Put your best foot forward as you prepare for Summer & Fall Internships. Current interns from leading firms like Y&R will be on hand to show you the ropes.

FREE basic training breakfast provided; BYOB - Bring Your Own Beverage.

To learn more
http://www.internshipinsight.blogspot.com

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Katz Media Paid Summer Internships :: Deadline - Friday, Feb. 12 < APPLY NOW! >

Thanks to Prof. David Harris' great networking and longstanding relationship with Katz Media Group, he and Prof. Lynn Appelbaum met yesterday with senior Corporate Diversity and Recruitment executives who would like to develop a relationship with CCNY. Katz is a $5 billion ad media sales company for radio and TV stations across the US.

According to Prof. Appelbaum, "Katz wants to build a strong relationship with our Ad PR program to recruit outstanding students through internships. Strongly committed to diversity, Katz is looking for smart, driven and focused young communicators who are at the top of their game."

The immediate deadline is for the Katz Media Associates Program, a PAID Summer Program, (8 slots - highly competitive); you must apply by this Friday, Feb. 12. While the timeline is tight, please submit an application if you feel you can make the cut; it should only take about 20 minutes to fill out:

http://www.katz-media.com/Careers.aspx?id=697

Also note Katz has Summer Internships that are for college credit; the deadline isn't as tight. Best of luck!

WEPR Helen Ostrowski International PR Scholarship :: Deadline - Monday, March 1

THE FOUNDATION OF WEPR HELEN OSTROWSKI SCHOLARSHIP
FOR INTERNATIONAL PR STUDENTS

$2,000 Scholarship for 2010-11 Academic Year
Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2010

The Foundation of WEPR (Women Executives in Public Relations) is offering a $2,000 scholarship for international students majoring in the Media and Communication Arts in the PR/Advertising Specialization at The City College of New York for the 2010-11 academic year. Men and women are welcome to apply.

Students are encouraged to apply if they meet the following criteria:

• Have international status
• Demonstrated academic competence (3.0 or higher current GPA).
• Student must have completed at least MCA 209 by Fall 2009 and must be either Juniors or Seniors in 2010-11.
• Evidence of serious intent to pursue a career in public relations, authenticated by faculty. This should include a statement by the candidate about his/her interest in the profession, and letter of support from the faculty. Information on relevant extracurricular activities and internships will be especially useful.

Eligible students should submit transcript, a 250-word essay on their interest in public relations as a career, resume and letter of support by a faculty member. Students may discuss any aspect of their education, professional experience, or career aspirations.

Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2010. INCLUDE COVER PAGE WITH NAME, PHONE, EMAIL AND NAME OF AWARD FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. Cash awards will be made Spring 2010 to be applied to Fall 2010 tuition.

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

WEPR Phyllis Berlowe PR Scholarship :: Deadline - Monday, March 1

WEPR FOUNDATION PHYLLIS BERLOWE SCHOLARSHIP
FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENTS

APPLY FOR A $4,000 SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE
2010/11 ACADEMIC YEAR

The Phyllis-Berlowe Scholarship was created by The Foundation of Women Executives in Public Relations (WEPR) in 2006 to honor one of the New York’s outstanding leaders in public relations, Phyllis Berlowe. Ms. Berlowe is remembered for her boundless energy as an advocate for the profession, for her esteemed leadership, and as a stellar practitioner.

The $4,000 scholarship is available to students in Ad/PR majors at The City College of New York, who demonstrate an outstanding academic record of achievement and financial need. Students must be either juniors or seniors in the Advertising/PR major in the 2010-11 academic year. Men and women are invited to apply.

Students are encouraged to apply only if they meet the following criteria:

• Full-time resident of Greater New York
• Have either junior or senior status in 2010-11
• Demonstrated academic excellence (3.4 or higher current GPA with a strong academic record in the major).
• Completion of at least MCA 209 and 362 OR MCA 350 by Fall 2009
• Evidence of serious intent to pursue a career in public relations, authenticated by faculty. This should include a statement by the candidate about his/her interest in the profession, and letter of support from the faculty. Information on relevant extracurricular activities and internships will be especially useful.
• Evidence of financial need for the scholarship.

Eligible students should submit 1) a 250-word essay on their interest in public relations as a career and statement of need. Students may discuss any aspect of their education, professional experience, or career aspirations, 2) Academic transcript 3) Resume, 4) Letter of support by faculty member.

Please submit your statement, transcript and a resume to Professor Lynn Appelbaum, Shepard 472A, by Monday, March 1, 2010. Cash awards will be made Spring 2010 to be applied to Fall 2010 tuition. INCLUDE COVER PAGE WITH NAME, PHONE, EMAIL AND NAME OF AWARD FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING.

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

The Art Stevens PRSA-NY / CCNY Scholarship :: Deadline - Monday, March 1

APPLY FOR A $5,000 SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE
2010-11 ACADEMIC YEAR

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
PRSA-NY/CCNY 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 Scholarship is administered by the City College Fund.

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

• Declared major in Advertising/PR specialization with Junior or first semester Senior status in Fall 2010.

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

• Completion of at least MCA 209, Introduction to PR, by the end of December 09.

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

Applications should be submitted to Prof. Lynn Appelbaum, S 472A.
Deadline: Monday, March 1. Applications 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 activites and PRSSA involvement is useful.
• Resume
• Letter of support from one faculty member
• Academic Transcript
• Cover Page with your name, phone, email and name of scholarship you are applying for.

Cash Awards will be made in Spring 2010 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.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Reminder: Welcome Reception for New Ad/PR Majors Thursday, Feb. 11

We'll see you Thursday, Feb. 11 from 12:30 - 2 PM in #290 Shepard Hall for the Welcome Reception for new Ad/PR majors!

Come meet professors, hear about Ad/PR clubs and get a heads up about upcoming professional development events.