Columbia College Chicago PRSSA

Getting around The Windy City is easy with the well-connected Chicago Transit system! Whether on the iconic 'L' trains or the CTA buses, getting around the Loop neighborhood and surrounding areas is a breeze.

And good news: Out-of-town attendees of PR eLevated will receive a one-day Ventra pass to use on Chicago trains and buses during site visits! Don't worry, PR eLevated group leaders will help you get around. 🤝🤝

We can't wait to have you in the city. See ya Thursday

We know you're not packing just yet, but keep these things in mind regardless of when that suitcase is finally pulled out 😉

We're so excited to have everyone in The Windy City! Let us know if you have questions along the way. View our website and follow all of our socials for the latest info.

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🎉 The countdown to PR eLevated is on! 🎉 Only seven days until the conference begins.

We're thrilled to announce that we are officially SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who snagged a ticket and will be joining us for this unforgettable event.

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We're excited to announce our final site visit lineup! Choose between ADM, Lobeline Communications, FINN Partners, Walker Sands, and Zeno Group in the morning. And in the afternoon choose between APCO Worldwide, Weber Shandwick, Golin, Shedd Aquarium, MSL (Global), and Edelman.

Top-choice site visits will be given based on when you purchased your ticket... so don't delay if you haven't already registered! A form to rank visit locations will be sent to registrants beginning next week. www.linktr.ee/prelevated

Making last-minute travel plans? Our hotel room blocks have been EXTENDED until Monday 02/20... take advantage of these discounts.

Have questions? Feel free to reach out. We're happy to help!

Two stellar PRSSA chapters are working hard to produce PR eLevated in Chicago. Swipe through to learn a bit more about and

Still need tickets to PR eLevated? www.linktr.ee/prelevated

"Wait, why should I even attend?" We have your answers.

Whether you're a grad student or a freshman, Chicago is a prime communications market to consider. PR eLevated helps you do so while continuously building on your current skill set and understanding of the industry. The Windy City is home to 100+ agencies and countless opportunities to eLevate your career.

PR eLevated is your chance to grow your network among attendees and professionals from the city's largest firms. Don't miss your chance! Get your tickets at www.prelevated.com. Group rates and hotel discounts are available!

Have questions? Feel free to reach out!

From agency life and business acumen, to understanding the role of influencers... your eventual career as a practitioner will touch on these topics in some capacity. Come have these important conversations during our Thursday Career Sessions, featuring professionals from Zapwater Communications, Inc., Ketchum, and DePaul University College of Communication (PRAD Program).

Use your time in The Windy City to learn the ins and outs and elevate your perspective from some of the most knowledgeable industry-leading professionals.

Tickets are still available (www.prelevated.com) and hotel room blocks remain bookable until February 15th! Don't delay your registration - site visit breakouts will be determined by your ticket purchase date. We're excited to see you in The Windy City!

Get a view from the top of the industry at our CCO/CEO Executive Panel - "We're eLevated, Now What?"

Moderated by Vanessa Abron founder of Agency Abron, the panel will explore topics that affect the industry from the C-Suite and how to break into the boardroom yourself.

Panelists include David Grossman of The Grossman Group, Michelle Mekky of Mekky Media Relations, Inc., and Rodrigo A. Sierra of the American Medical Association. You won't want to miss this ideal conclusion to a busy conference in Chicago!

Tickets are still available (www.prelevated.com) and hotel room blocks remain bookable until February 15th! Don't delay your registration - site visit breakouts will be determined by your ticket purchase date. We're excited to see you in The Windy City!

Welcome to spring 23! We hope you all join us February 7th for our first meeting this semester and see the exiting opportunities planned for this year!

Another great agency visit for our chapters ! Our members learned so much from visiting Zapwater Communications and hearing from the professionals! We want to again thank for this amazing opportunity and great insight into the agency world!

Our chapters PRSSA is having an agency visit tomorrow! We will be visiting the award-winning agency, Zapwater Communications.

We will meet at 33 Ida B Wells at 4pm and make our way to Zapwater via cta.

Make sure to register on the engage portal! There is limited spots so act fast! You don’t want to miss out on this amazing opportunity and the chance to network!

For more information, visit the engage portal or email our VP Robbie at [email protected]

Sign up on Handshake for Careers in Communications Career Fair!!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!
Please join PRSSA as we help host Chicago’s most prestigious Public Relations event! Dinner will be provided! Please Contact [email protected] for more information.

Thank you for another amazing meeting! Kallie Kouvelis, former Chapter President for PRSSA & Columbia alumni! Thanks to PRSSA service, she got internship with Finn Partners. Now she’s with Horizon! Thank you Kallie! 🎉

How To Access The Zoom Meeting?

You have two options: you can either launch your Zoom App and input the meeting code and password OR save this email and follow the link below and enter the password.  

Meeting ID: 972 7664 8711

Password: PRSSA!
 
If you have any Zoom questions or just questions about the first meeting in general, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Chapter President Kaci at [email protected].

It’s time to introduce our final E-Board member! 🥳 Meet Kaci, our Chapter President! Here’s a message from her:

Hello everyone! My name is Kaci Watt. I am a Senior Public Relations major and Journalism minor at Columbia College Chicago. Outside of classwork and PRSSA, I work as a Public Relations and Marketing Assistant at SHOUT Marketing and Media Relations. Also, I live on campus in the Arc. I am so thankful and excited to have the opportunity to lead such a fantastic E-Board during this unprecedented time. We are doing our very best to make sure the online transition is as smooth as possible!

And now for some fun facts about me...

* I am originally from a suburb of Detroit, MI.
* I have two siblings, a 16-year-old brother and a 8-year-old sister.
* I’m a Libra!
* My favorite t.v. show is Gilmore Girls.
* I have two dogs at home, that I miss very much while I am at school, a Boston Terrier named Lily and a Puggle named Nemo.
* I am very into makeup and I watch a lot of beauty YouTube videos.
* My dream job is to head a communications team for a cosmetic company!

Now that you’ve all met the E-board members, please join us for this semesters first meeting today at 5:00 p.m. on Zoom! 🤗

Who’s ready for day two of meeting our 2020-2021 E-board?! 🥳 Today, meet Nathan, our VP of Finance and SOC Representative! Here’s a message from him:

Hello! My name is Nathan Branch, and I am a senior at Columbia College Chicago, majoring in Public Relations. I am originally from Columbus, Oh. where I received my associate degree. Throughout my first year experiencing the city and Columbia College community, I finally realized that I was where I was meant to be. I enjoy engaging with various individuals while taking part in progressive initiatives. With one more year until graduation, I am excited to continue making personal and professional connections while working diligently towards my future goals and professional success. 

And now for some fun facts...

* I like outdoors/nature.
* I prefer a night in with friends than a night out on the town.
* I have one older sister named Natalie.
* I was born in West Virginia
* My favorite entertainment genre is Fantasy/Sci-Fi.
* Halloween is my favorite holiday.
* I am a plant dad, with 11 plant babies.

We’ve got one more E-board member to meet tomorrow AND our first meeting at 5:00 pm! It’s going to be an exciting day! We’ll see you soon! 😁

Before Thursday’s meeting, let’s meet our 2020-2021 E-board!! 🥳 First up is Anna, our VP of Events and Communications! Here’s a message from her:

Hi everyone! My name is Anna Busalacchi. I am a Sophomore Public Relations student at Columbia College Chicago and I am thrilled to be a part of the PRSSA E-Board this year! I will be living on campus at the University Center. In addition to being a PRSSA board member, I am also a Voter Registration Genius for Columbia Votes this semester. I look forward to the exciting activities we have planned for this Fall despite the obstacles!

Some Fun Facts About Me:

1. I am from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2. I have 2 siblings, one lives in Chicago!
3. I do yoga everyday
4. I have visited 8 different countries
5. I play violin
6. I am very passionate about politics
7. My favorite band is The Beatles

Oh and check back tomorrow to meet someone new! 🤗

Convocation is looking a little different this year at CCC! Come Zoom with me and we can chat about all things PRSSA! To join, hop on Zoom with the Meeting ID 989 3436 6730 💻🥳 See you there!

Our Panda Express fundraiser is underway! Be sure to tell your friends and show this flyer to the sales associate so you can support with your purchase 🎉
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Career Fair is underway! Panelists will be speaking until 11:00 and then the networking will start, so there’s still plenty of time to stop by! Come, network, and learn about some great opportunities at Chicago’s top agencies 🙌🏻😊

TODAY’S THE DAY 🎉 OUR PANDA EXPRESS FUNDRAISER IS HERE!! 🐼🐼

Come out and support your fav student org from 4:00-7:00 p.m at the Panda Express located at 515 S. State St. right next to the University Center. All you have to do is let the sales associate at the register know you would like to support Columbia College Chicago’s PRSSA with your purchase! Be sure to tell your friends and spread the word around campus!! Happy Feasting 🥠

International Conference Crew lookin good😎

Conference Karaoke Your PRSSA 2019 International Conference Committee takes on Carpool Karaoke.

In the words of this poster, “SCHOOL SPIRIT TASTES GREAT!” Come support our PRSSA chapter by eating at Chipotle at some point between 4:00-8:00 today. Be sure to show them this flyer!!!!

Our first meeting of the year is tomorrow!!! Be there or miss out on free snack and free pizza!! If you have any questions feel free to dm us!!

Meet one of our fabulous speakers for the Curves, Conversation, & Conflict body-positivity panel, Natalie!

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Join us on Wednesday April 4 for our very first body-positivity panel: Curves, Conversation, & Conflict! We have an amazing panel of Chicago's finest body-positivity leaders!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curves-conversations-and-conflict-tickets-43908258784

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Jack and Anna

Check out Columbia❗

Columbia College is home to crazy talented creatives, crafting and perfecting their arts - as part of the student body, we want to highlight and spread the word about amazing work that is being done on campus you should know about. 💫

This week's feature is "Jack and Anna" a short film directed by graduate student Ksenia Ivanova.

"Jack and Anna - a thesis film that is being developed by Columbia College students. Our story inspired by true events and it is about a q***r couple from the early 1990's. It is a dramatic and untold narrative that needs to be told and we would be happy to see more people joining our official page."

Check out their page and show our Columbia colleges some support!

This is the official page for, Jack and Anna - A thesis film that is being developed by Columbia College students.