By Mira Kuhar Week 5 of the #ScrippsSummerChallenge proved to be a great one. This past week, members were to make a new LinkedIn connection with a professional in the city they want to intern or work in. Participants each chose a professional from a different city, which really shows the diversity in interests within our … Continue reading #ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 5
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New executive board spotlight: Director of ImPRessions Melaina Lewis
Introducing Scripps PRSSA's 2014-2015..... Director of ImPRessions Melaina Lewis Major/Minor/Specializations/Certificates: Strategic Communications, Specializations - Global Leadership, Marketing and political communications. Hometown: Cortland, Ohio Why did you decide to run for eboard? I ran for eboard my sophomore year as the VP of PR. I wanted to join the chapter to be more involved, and help continue and grow its … Continue reading New executive board spotlight: Director of ImPRessions Melaina Lewis
#ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 4: Write a hand written letter to a past mentor or professor
By Mira Kuhar Week four of the Scripps Summer Challenge yielded a great turn out, as many people were eager to write a hand written note to a past mentor or professor. Some sent notes to friends who have graduated. Jess Carnprobst noted she was sending post cards to a few special mentors, but she … Continue reading #ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 4: Write a hand written letter to a past mentor or professor
New executive board spotlight: VP of Visual Communication Allison Evans
Introducing Scripps PRSSA's 2014-2015..... VP of Visual Communication Allison Evans Major: Strategic Communication with specializations in Marketing and Visual Communication Hometown: Lima, OH Why did you decide to run for e-board? I ran for e-board because I wanted to increase my involvement in an organization that has given me so much. I view this position … Continue reading New executive board spotlight: VP of Visual Communication Allison Evans
#ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 2 & 3
By Cidnye Weimer The #ScrippsSummerChallenge is now in full swing! The challenge for week 2 was to start a blog if you didn't already have one, and if you did already have one share the benefits of blogging. VP of Member Relations, Jess Carnprobst, shared some tips on how to start a blog for those that … Continue reading #ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 2 & 3
Scripps Bucket List for Incoming Freshman
By Kelsey Miller If you are brand-spankin’ new to Scripps, it will most likely be EXTREMELY intimidating at first. It certainly isn’t like the newspaper you wrote for in high school, and if you’re like me, you don’t even have that much experience. Obviously you have quite the potential since you have made it into … Continue reading Scripps Bucket List for Incoming Freshman
New executive board spotlight: VP of Social Affairs Megan Newton
Introducting Scripps PRSSA's 2014-2015..... VP of Social Affairs Megan Newton Major/Minor/Specializations/Certificates: Major in Strategic Communication. Specializations in Anthropology and Visual Communication. Hometown: Aurora, OH Why did you decide to run for e-board? From my first meeting in August of 2012, I knew I wanted to be a leader in this organization. Scripps PRSSA means everything to me and … Continue reading New executive board spotlight: VP of Social Affairs Megan Newton
A Day In The Life of a Corporate PR Intern
By Sarah Rachul When I sat down to write about a day in the life of a corporate intern, I thought about all the different ways I could describe my day. Do I just mention the important things? What about all those little moments that make my day unique? Those are important too even though … Continue reading A Day In The Life of a Corporate PR Intern
#ScrippsSummerChallenge Tips: How To Start Your Own Blog
By Jess Carnprobst Happy #ScrippsSummerChallenge week 2! Starting your own blog can seem a little overwhelming at first. I know this because as I started mine last summer and I didn’t even know where to begin. To get started, these are some different platforms you could start your blog on: WordPress WordPress is very … Continue reading #ScrippsSummerChallenge Tips: How To Start Your Own Blog
#ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 1: Participate in a Twitter Chat
By Stephanie Gort The end to our first week of the 2014 Scripps Summer Challenge has arrived and we had some great member participation to kick off the first challenge. Our July month of PR fun started with having our members participate in a Twitter chat and share what they learned from the experience … Continue reading #ScrippsSummerChallenge Week 1: Participate in a Twitter Chat