UNT PRSSA

Join us Monday for guest speaker Jim Faulkner, Corporate Communications Manager at American Airlines

University of North Texas PRSSA — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:54:11 +0000

Join us Monday, Jan. 30 at 4 p.m. as we welcome Jim Faulkner, Corporate Communications Manager at American Airlines, as our featured guest speaker. We’ll learn how Jim got to American, hear his tips for entering the profession and network.

You don’t have to be a paid member to attend PRSSA meetings, so don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

January & February Events

University of North Texas PRSSA — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:37:15 +0000

Mark your calendars, PRSSA members! Between our PRSSA meetings and all the different networking events around DFW, we have an awesome two months ahead. Here’s a tentative schedule of January and February events.

January
Jan. 23 – PRSSA Kick-off Meeting

Jan. 30 – PRSSA Meeting with guest speaker Jim Faulkner, Corporate Communications Manager at American Airlines

February
Feb. 6 – PRSSA Meeting

Feb. 9 – PRSA Dallas Monthly Luncheon

Feb. 13 – PRSSA Meeting with guest speaker Kristen Bostick, Marketing Comm. Coordinator at Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth

Feb. 18 – Free SPJ/TCU Career Conference Mass Communication Media Conference – *Deadline to Register 5 p.m. Feb. 15*

Feb. 20 – PRSSA Meeting

Feb. 23 – Social Media Club Dallas Monthly Meeting with guest speaker Christopher Kopenec, Social Media Manager at Chili’s

Feb. 27 – PRSSA Meeting with guest speaker Michelle Kimball, Station Manager at Radio Disney

Want to carpool, need networking tips or have a question? Email the Executive Team at untprssa@gmail.com.

Chick-fil-A Bowl Internship Program – Deadline February 17

University of North Texas PRSSA — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:21:46 +0000

The Chick-fil-A Bowl is seeking candidates to fill four paid internships for the 2012 college football season. The internship period begins June 25, 2012 and concludes January 31, 2013. Each position pays a stipend of $1,260.00 per month. Please note that housing is not provided by the Chick-fil-A Bowl. Interested candidates will be applying for internships in the following concentration areas: Communications/Public Relations Sales & Ticketing Event Management (2 total positions)

This year’s group of interns will help plan and execute two Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games featuring the University of Tennessee versus North Carolina State University and Auburn University versus Clemson University. Interns will also play a vital role in the planning and execution of the 45th Chick-fil-A Bowl. Interns are assigned to a specific concentration area but are expected to provide support to all areas of the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game and Chick-fil-A Bowl during the internship.

Click here for more information.

Press Club Networking Hour – January 23

University of North Texas PRSSA — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:23:19 +0000

Join members of the Press Club of Dallas for an hour of networking from 5:30 to 7:30 on Monday, January 23. Networking Hour will be held at the Old Monk (click here for directions) and will feature happy hour prices until 7 p.m.

See you there!

Spend Spring Break Adding to Your Professional Network with the Take Flight Job Shadowing Program

University of North Texas PRSSA — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:43:19 +0000

Have plans for spring break? Spend the week shadowing DFW professionals as part of the UNT Career Center‘s Take Flight Job Shadowing program.

Entering its second year, the program allows UNT students investigate different career fields, clarify career goals and interests while functioning in professional work environments. There are opportunities for every major and class level. And it’s free!

More than 40 companies will participate in the Take Flight Job Shadowing program, March 19-23. Click here to view a complete list.

Hurry, the deadline to apply is Feb. 10. Register on UNT’s Eagle Network.