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As a freshman walking into my first PRSSA meeting, I have to admit, I was overwhelmed. There were so many people in this organization, and I could clearly tell I did not fit in. I was not dressed in business causal clothing, nor did I look like I had my life together at all. I … Continue reading Being Yourself in the PR Field →

You’ll hear it time and time again as you begin your career in this industry- find a mentor. Well, I just so happen to be lucky enough that Scripps PRSSA found them for me. The Peer Mentor/Mentee program is what I consider to be one of the best parts of our organization, simply because you … Continue reading A PeRfect Match | The Peer Mentor/Mentee Program! →

Scripps PRSSA was more than pleased to welcome five recent OHIO graduates and PRSSA alumni to speak with our Chapter. Today's meeting follows Homecoming weekend and Scripps PRSSA's Family Reunion breakfast where we welcomed many of these speakers hOUme! Our Speakers: Pat Nemeth Pat is a spring 2018 graduate and currently works at PR Newswire … Continue reading October 22 – Recent Grad Panel | Pat, Erin, Sara, Sarah and Taylor →

Hey Bobcats and Bobkittens! Whether it’s your first time celebrating HallOUween or you are a seasoned spooky veteran, here are 5 helpful tips for surviving the craziness that falls upon Athens, OH this weekend: Dress warm It’s going to be a chilly weekend with forecasted rain and cloudiness. Make sure you bring your umbrella and … Continue reading 5 Tips for Surviving HallOUween →

At the beginning of October, Scripps PRSSA traveled to Austin, Texas for the PRSSA National Conference. If you don’t know, PRSSA National Conference is where PRSSA Chapters from schools across the country come together to network and learn about everything PR. This trip marked a lot of firsts for me: my first plane ride, my … Continue reading Scripps PRSSA’s Trip to PRSSA National Conference in Austin, Texas →

Scripps PRSSA was more than pleased to welcome Gentry Bennet, Global Communications Coordinator at Dolby Laboratories to speak to the Chapter. Gentry was former president of Ohio University’s PRSSA Chapter in 2016-2017. In college, Gentry completed internships at NR Media Group, Southwest Airlines, and Electronic Arts (EA) before settling full-time in the San Francisco Bay Area … Continue reading October 15 – Gentry Bennett, Dolby Laboratories →

Monday marks the beginning of one of the most wonderful weeks of Fall Semester here at Ohio University: Homecoming Week. Whether it’s your first or last Homecoming as a student, it’s a wonderful time to be a Bobcat. All around campus you’ll start seeing even more green and white than you normally do. That comes … Continue reading Getting in an Athens State of Mind →

Scripps PRSSA was more than pleased to welcome Heather Mitchell, Senior Director and Head of Global PR, Influencers and Entertainment Marketing, Hair Care Portfolio at Unilever back to Athens. This OHIO alum travelled from London to spend the week in Athens, OH as a Sloan visiting professional. Heather is a passionate, enthusiastic, results-driven global PR … Continue reading October 8 – Heather Mitchell, Senior Director and Head of Global PR, Influencers and Entertainment Marketing, Hair Care Portfolio at Unilever →

Have you ever thought about going into politics, but don’t want to be a front-line politician? I know I have. Politics can be crazy, exhilarating, and exhausting all at the same time. In today’s rapidly changing political landscape, some people want to be involved in the field, but not in the traditional way of being … Continue reading Five Jobs in Politics for PR Professionals →

In a few months it will be interview season and everyone is either scrambling to find the perfect summer internship or land their dream job upon graduation. It becomes a bit insane having to balance schoolwork along with searching for, applying to, and especially, interviewing for jobs. The process of selling ourselves to potential employers in … Continue reading 6 Unexpected Things to Expect During Skype Interviews →