Rowan University: Most Outstanding Chapter in the Nation

Hello and welcome to RU PRestige, Rowan PRSSA’s blog. As I travel back to New Jersey from Detroit after spending six days at PRSSA’s 2008 National Conference: Driven to Distinction, I cannot think of a better time to start a new initiative for Rowan PRSSA.

I intended to keep the first blog entry short and sweet, simply outlining what we plan to write about and how we will keep you up-to-date on the chapter and the public relations industry.

Instead, I am inviting you to come along for the ride with us, because this chapter is revved up and ready to go. I am privileged to update you on the Anthony J. Fulginiti Chapter of PRSSA’s most recent success.

Rowan University left the PRSSA National Conference in Detroit with 12 awards and honors—more than any of the 290 chapters in attendance. They are:

- Most Outstanding Chapter in the Nation: Presented to the AJF Chapter of PRSSA

- Most Outstanding Faculty Advisor in the Nation: Presented to Professor Larry Litwin, APR

- The Plank Center Ethics Advocacy Award: Presented to the AJF Chapter of PRSSA

- Lawrence G. Foster Award: Presented to Rosie Braude

- National President’s Citation: Presented to Rosie Braude, Amy Ovsiew and Rebecca Timms

- Norman S. Fenichel Scholarship: Presented to Christina Marcus

- National Golden Key Awards: Presented to Rosie Braude and Amy Ovsiew

- Codispoti Technology Grant: Presented to Brianna Rozzi

- A bid to host a Regional Activity: Presented to the AJF Chapter of PRSSA



Not only did Rowan receive awards, chapter President Brittany Vella presented the Rowan University NODAC Award to the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for their hard work creating campaigns to educate their communities on organ donation.

Twenty-seven current members of our chapter, three alumni, advisor Larry Litwin and his wife Nancy attended the awards ceremony. When all 32 of us ran on stage to receive the award for Most Outstanding Chapter in the Nation, I felt a great rush of pride.

Detroit was my first conference for PRSSA. Until now, my only record of Rowan’s decorated reputation was from the plaques wallpapering our communication building. This year I got to be a part of it, and the experience was invaluable.

So with the close of our 2008 National Conference, I am opening RU PRestige. Check back frequently for updates on our chapter, current events, information about trends in the industry, and tips and tools for success in college and beyond. Subscribe to us through RSS, and feel free to comment. We have a lot to say, and so do you.


Click here for more information on PRSSA awards and scholarships

Click here for more information on Teahan Chapter Awards


Were you at National Conference? If so, what was your favorite part?

If you missed out, do you have any questions?