PR Day 2002 is quickly approaching (it's scheduled for Sept. 27), and we
need your help!
We need 8 - 10 PR professionals to volunteer to host a discussion, on a
topic of your choice, with students. These discussions will allow students
to discuss their particular interests and ask questions about the field in
an informal, casual setting. Each table will have a different topic of
discussion, with one or two professionals facilitating the discussion at
each table. Students will participate in the discussions in which they have
an interest, and may participate in more than one discussion if they choose.
This portion of the day will last approximately one hour (2:30 p.m. - 3:30
p.m.). These are not intended to be formal sessions (so you don't have to
prepare anything), but instead we hope students will feel comfortable to ask
the tough questions and gain a better understanding of the many different
areas of public relations.
If you're interested in hosting a discussion, please send me your name,
title and the topic for your discussion -- such as "agency," "corporate
communications," "non-profit," etc. Other topics to consider -- "Getting
your First Job," "Preparing a Portfolio," "What I wish I had learned in
school," etc. These are merely suggestions -- we're open to any topic you
think students would find useful and interesting! Please send me your input
by Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Following the roundtable discussion, we will end the day with a resume
critique session for students (3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.). We also are looking
for professionals to spend a few more minutes one-on-one with students to
review and offer suggestions on resume writing (the students are encouraged
to bring copies of their resume). Please let me know if you're interested
in participating in this as well.
Also, in case you have questions about the event, below is a link to a PDF
file of the brochure. Or feel free to call me if you need more information.
http://pr.tennessee.edu/learn/PR_DaySelfmailer.pdf
Thanks, and I hope to see you Sept. 27.
Amy L. Reagan
Boeing - Oak Ridge Company
Communications
767 Boeing Rd.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Ph -- (865) 481-7602
Fx -- (865) 481-7373
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