Public Relations Student Society of America
Public Relations Student Society of America—Theodore Conover ChapterThe Public Relations Student Society of America, Theodore Conover Chapter, is a student organization dedicated to fostering the study of public relations in the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno. By offering a professional mentor program, professional networking opportunit444ies, in and out-of-market public relations agency tours and engaging speakers the PRSSA Theodore Conover Chapter students increase their marketability upon graduation due to real life experience and connections.
PRSSA—Theodore Conover Chapter Executive Board
2008-2009
President: Meghan Wagonseller
Vice President of Member Relations: Julie Toth
Director of Professional Development: Jeremy Long
Director of Donor Relations: Patricia Tartaglia
Director of Finance: Angelina Chachas
Director of Communication: Ortal Dahan
Director of Promotion: Allison Anderson
Faculty Advisor: Professor Todd Felts
Meeting Times:
Every other Wednesday evening
Alternating times: 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Food is provided during meetings.
Regular Meeting Location: Reynolds School of Journalism, Linn Reading Room
This Year:
The fall semester has gotten off to a great start. PRSSA members have had the opportunity to listen to talented, professional speakers such as the Nevada Deputy Communications Director for “Obama for America” and the U.S. Appellate and Supreme Court’s public information officer and leaders in economic development. Students traveled to the annual PRSSA conference in Detroit and returned to work closely with the local PRSA chapter. At the annual PRSA Silver Spikes Award, PRSSA was asked to recognize a top PR campaign.
Every member has been matched with a professional mentor from around the local community and has been able to meet with them for activities like job-shadowing, resume building and networking. Finally, 17 members of PRSSA traveled to San Francisco to tour three public relations agencies including the media relations department of the San Francisco Giants and global public relations firm Lewis PR.
Next semester a trip is scheduled for agency tours in Seattle, Washington as well as more local tours, networking and speaking opportunities.
