# 1 Chapter in the USA

For many this semester serves as a catalyst for change. Graduating seniors are searching for their niche within the ominous job market, while underclassmen are taking the reins of PRSSA and proactively creating goals for next year.

During the spring semester students look to network with professionals, gain valuable experience and find internships or future places of employment. Ultimately as students we strive to balance our theoretical knowledge with hands on field experience.

Rowan University’s AJF Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter continues to facilitate innovative fun ways students can get invaluable insight from professionals and put to use what they’ve learned in the classroom.

If you’re new to PRSSA or want to take a more active role in the society you picked to right semester to do so.

Here’s a little snapshot of what’s in store.

• Come to interesting meetings with professional speakers.
• Learn exactly what PRSSA executive board members’ responsibilities entail so you can run for a position on the 2009 – 2010 executive board.
• Attend Lights, camera, PR action – trends in the entertainment industry Rowan’s Regional Activity to meet today’s top entertainment PR professionals.
• Coordinate a fundraising event to benefit student travel expenses for the 2009 PRSSA National Conference in San Diego.
• Travel to New Orleans to vote for the PRSSA National Committee, meet students from 297 universities nationwide, take part in leadership building sessions, and visit a new city.
• Execute the 17th annual Organ Donor Day philanthropic event to promote and educate students on campus and receive positive media coverage within Philadelphia/New Jersey regions.
• Gain hands on experience and create quality portfolio pieces by teaming up with PRaction, Rowan University’s student-run public relations firm.
• Attend mentor night to get a feel for what career opportunities are available via the PR industry.
• Participate in an agency tour.
• Most importantly create lasting friendships. Meet a passionate group of students who immerse themselves in diverse activities and want to help you take advantage of as many opportunities as possible throughout your collegiate career. These people become a base network serving to help you navigate your road to a successful career in PR.

PRSSA meetings begin today in room 226 in the library at 5 p.m. For those of you who are new to PRSSA come 15 minutes early and attend our new members meeting. Rowan PRSSA has a little bit of everything to offer. Get involved this semester and help our Chapter achieve its goals and have a ton of fun along the way. I can’t wait to see familiar faces and meet our new enthusiastic members.

I know you are eager to find out the details for this semester. We’ll be sure to expand on each topic at the meeting. If you can’t make it to the meeting because of the weather or you have a class - but you are still interested in getting involved please feel free to comment on the blog. Ask questions – get answers.
Drive safely, see you at 5.