To all my kiddos

While “dad” became a name I responded to naturally this year, the history of my paternal nature begins when I was a child. The growth of my unusual nickname urges me to say goodbye the only way that feel acceptable: words of wisdom from reliable “dad”. Four years ago I joined ImPRessions as the eager … Continue reading To all my kiddos

April 17 Meeting Recap

This week marked the final PRSSA meeting of the semester. On Monday, we hosted a tourism panel with a fantastic group of Fahlgren Mortine employees. If you were too busy with the end of the semester to attend, fear not because here is what you missed: Announcements: **APRIL SALE** Laptop stickers are available for $1 … Continue reading April 17 Meeting Recap

Farewell, PRSSA

As I write my last blog for the Scripps PRSSA website, I’m sitting in Schoonover Center for Communication. A place I call my second home in Athens, Schoonover has served myself and PRSSA for three years. However, freshman year I thought I would feel this way about Scripps Hall. I can still remember meeting up … Continue reading Farewell, PRSSA

Senior Farewell-Erica Stonehill

Senior year is full of uncertainty. For the first time in my 21 years of life, I have no plan. The only thing I’m sure of is Athens will kick me out in a few weeks, whether I’m ready or not…and I promise I won’t be ready. But as I slowly lose my mind each … Continue reading Senior Farewell-Erica Stonehill

COPRSA Q&A March Recap

  In March, Scripps PRSSA started accepting questions for the Central Ohio PRSA chapter! Members submitted questions to our outgoing VP of External Relations, Emily Barber, and their questions were answered by our COPRSA liaison, Colleen O’Morrow. Here is a recap of advice from March that Colleen provided for all of you. Scripps PRSSA: We … Continue reading COPRSA Q&A March Recap

How Student Jobs Go Further than Your Major

One of the first things I did after starting school at Ohio University was apply for a job. Besides being broke, OU offers the same job I loved at home, so I began coaching Learn to Skate. What started off as just coaching groups of kids that wanted to skate turned into gaining a leadership … Continue reading How Student Jobs Go Further than Your Major

Thank You, PRSSA

Coming into college, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had attended small schools my entire life, and Ohio University was an unknown place with many unknown people. In the months leading up to my freshman year, I questioned whether I would really find a home in Athens, Ohio. I’d never been away from my … Continue reading Thank You, PRSSA

How Disney’s PR Built Up “Beauty and the Beast’s” Enchanting Premier

This past Friday, a tale as old as time enchanted audiences once again. Continuing the live-action trend that companies use to transform animated classics into modern remakes, Disney released its much-anticipated “Beauty and the Beast.” After announcing the production about two years prior to its release date, no one could forget about this film. Besides … Continue reading How Disney’s PR Built Up “Beauty and the Beast’s” Enchanting Premier

March 20th Meeting Recap

This week we loved hearing from Emily Parker, the director of communications for the Cincinnati Bengals. If you missed the meeting, we missed you too! Here are some notes to catch up: Announcements ***FLASH SALE*** PRSSA/ImPRessions t-shirts are ONLY $10 for the rest of March! Juniors and seniors: Sign up for Scripps’s mock interviews on … Continue reading March 20th Meeting Recap

Tips On Upgrading Your LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a great tool used to grow your professional network and find potential job and internship offers. Just like your resume, your LinkedIn needs to be constantly spruced up and polished so that you can show how great of a potential employee you are. Here are a few simple tips on how to make … Continue reading Tips On Upgrading Your LinkedIn