ABOUT US:
UNL PRSSA History
UNL PRSSA was founded in 1998 by Dr. Meg Lauerman. The original group had twelve members. The link to professional PRSA members was seen as a big plus. The members met once a month to listen to speakers, went on "field trips," and attended PRSA functions including the day-long Professional Development conference in Omaha. Lauerman said, "The students recognized a need for more informal learning opportunities. PRSSA provided an avenue for professional growth outside the classroom, as it continues to do today."
National History of PRSSA
In 1968, 20 years after its own establishment, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) founded the Public Relations Student Society of America. The declared purpose of PRSSA is to cultivate a favorable and mutually advantageous relationship between students and professional public relations practitioners.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of PRSSA is to serve its members by enhancing their knowledge of public relations and providing access to professional development opportunities; and to serve the public relations profession by helping to develop highly qualified, well-prepared professionals.
2011 - 2012 Officers
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Name: Molly Zerener Office: President Hometown: Cheney, Kan. Year: Senior-Graduating Dec. 2011 Major: Advertising, concentrations in: English, history, women's and gender studies Favorite Part of PRSSA: Attending National Assembly and a recent regional activity that was hosted by the University of Nebraska-Omaha has really opened my eyes to the opportunities that PRSSA gives the 10,000+ students around the world. PRSSA gives great benefits to members to enhance our education, broaden our network and launch our career. Career Goals: I hope to obtain a public relations specialist position at either a large corporation or a Non-Profit organization. |
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Name: Sydnie Burton Office: Vice President Hometown: Kansas City, MO Year: Junior Major: Advertising Favorite Part of PRSSA: Mentor Program Career Goals: Upon graduation in 2012, I plan to pursue a position within an advertising agency doing account service or public relations. I aspire to contribute work to the field of integrated markeing communications that is effective and aimed at consumers or sports. |
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Name: Angela Wickard Office: Co-Director of Special Projects Hometown: Bridgeport, NE Year: Junior Major: Hospitality Restaurant Tourism Managment Favorite Part of PRSSA: Networking with PR professionals and peers. I also really enjoy having a mentor that is supportive of me whether it's in my academics or in other aspects of life. Career Goals: To find the right "fit" for me, and to be happy in whatever industry I end up in. |
| Name: Matt Hunnel Office: Co-Director of Special Projects Hometown: Gibbon, NE Year: Sophmore Major: Advertising Favorite Part of PRSSA: The possible networking opportunities and involvement Career Goals: Undecided, waiting for the perfect opportunity |
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| Name: Ethan Schulenberg Office: Co-Director of Social Media Hometown: Denton, NE Year: Senior Major: Hospitality Restaurant Tourism Managment Favorite Part of PRSSA: The different opportunities to network and gain extensive knowldge in PR Career Goals: I want to ultimately own my own business in the travel/tourism/PR sector |
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| Name: Christine Scalora Office: Co-Director of Mebership Hometown: Lincoln, NE Year: Sophmore Major: New-Ed Favorite Part of PRSSA: Meeting new people Career Goals: Work at a newspaper |
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| Name: Ally Riedler Office: Director of Promotions Hometown: Omaha, NE Year: Junior Major: Advertising/communications Favorite Part of PRSSA: Networking Career Goals: Work at an ad agency |
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Name: Lauren Harrison Office: Director of Web developemnet Hometown: Lincoln, NE Year: Junior Major: Advertising and Public Relations Favorite Part of PRSSA: My favorite part of PRRSA is getting involved on campus and meeting PR professionals. Career Goals: My goal is to get a job at an adverising agency on the accounts side. |
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Name: Jamie Svoboda Office: Co-Director of Mentor Program Hometown: Lincoln, NE Year: Senior Major: Advertising Favorite Part of PRSSA: All the phenomenal speakers that have come and shared their experiences and talents with us as well as the mentoring program because of the opportunities they can provide. Career Goals: To work in public relations doing event planning/promotions or for an advertising agency working on the creative side. |
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Name:Brooke Herbig Office: Co-Director of Membership Development Hometown: Central City, NE Year: Junior Major: Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Management-Public Relations/Tourism Favorite Part of PRSSA: Networking and the Mentor Program Career Goals: Event Planning/Public Relations for a company or association. |
| Name: Kayla Reyes Office: Co-Director of Mentor Program Hometown: Year: Major: Favorite Part of PRSSA: Career Goals: |
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| Name: Jordan Weatherfield Office: Treasurer Hometown: Year: Major: Favorite Part of PRSSA: Career Goals: |
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| Name: Lauren Hickox Office: Secretary Hometown: Year: Favorite Part of PRSSA: Career Goals: |
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| Name: Nicole Bormann Office: Co-Director of Social Media Hometown: Year: Major: Favorite Part of PRSSA: Career Goals: |