February 7th: PRSA Breakfast from 7:30am-9:00am at Texas Women's University. "Tacos, Donuts & Crisis Communications." Two public relations professionals are sharing their experiences in crisis communications. Learn all about the world of crisis from Rick Rainey, the Vice President of Public Relations, and John Randal (Randy) Burkhalter, the Vice President of Investor Relations at Enterprise Products Partners.
February 12th: Lesley Butcher presents The Art of Story Telling. Storytelling is powerful, and Lesley Butcher knows how to tell a tale. She is a communications instructor at San Jacinto Community College by day and a Moth Storytelling Slam champion by night. Learn the art and research behind using storytelling to communicate. Join us at our next PRSSA Houston meeting Tuesday, February 12, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Student Center South - Skyline Room.
February 19th: Membership fees due February 19, $65 per year
February 26th: Pierpont Agency Tour for PRSSA members. As Texas’ largest independent communications firm, Pierpont Communications sparks and shapes conversations to build brands, protect reputations and drive business growth. They have deep expertise across all facets of communications–including strategy and planning, public relations, public affairs, marketing, crisis management, investor relations and digital strategy.
GETTING INVOLVED WITH PRSSA
We learned the best ways to get involved with PRSSA from Fatimah Sayeed (Director of Programming), and Alonso Casas (Director of Membership).
SCORING SCHOLARSHIPS
PRSSA Vice President Alyssa Foley gave us tips and tricks to maneuver through scholarship application processes.
THE VALENTI SCHOOL
Dr. Temple Northup informed us about future of the Valenti School and the benefits of being a Valenti student.
LET'S TALK ABOUT PRSA
Professor and PRSSA Faculty Advisor Julie Fix illustrated the benefits of becoming a member of PRSA, our post-graduation professional organization.
LANDING INTERNSHIPS
Director of Public Relations for the Houston Zoo and PRSSA Professional Advisor Jackie Wallace explained the importance of graduating with internships under your belt.
