CSUF PRSSA Chosen to Host 2018 Regional Conference for its 50th Anniversary
Robert. E. Rayfield Chapter Will Organize 2018 Regional Conference for Western U.S.
FULLERTON, Calif. (October 5, 2017) – The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has selected California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) to host the PRSSA 2018 Regional Conference for the Western District of the United States. Attendees who participate will have the opportunity to attend local agency and corporate tours, an evening mixer, and informative breakout sessions featuring standout panelists and speakers.
CSUF was chosen among a number of applicants that participated through a competitive application and interview process. Titled “Next Generation PR,” the Conference will be held in alignment with PRSSA’s 50th Anniversary and will look toward the “next generation” of public relations professionals.
“I am so honored to be serving out the final year of my presidency during our organization’s 50th year,” said Andrew Vo, CSUF Regional Conference committee member and president of the CSUF PRSSA Chapter. “I hope members leave the Conference inspired and driven to continue expanding their knowledge and skillsets.”
The Conference, which aims to advance students’ education, broaden their networks and launch their careers, will host over 20 universities in California and over 20 universities in nearby states such as Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. The invitation will also be extended to local high school and community colleges.
Over 20 students will represent CSUF at PRSSA National Conference in Boston later this week. The event is the single largest yearly gathering of PRSSA members in the nation.
For more information about the Conference visit http://www.csufprssa.org.
About Public Relations Student Society of America at CSUF
The Public Relations Student Society of America at California State University, Fullerton is the premier organization for students to jump-start their career in communications and public relations. PRSSA retains the highest membership of all PRSSA chapters on the West Coast and is the largest on-campus Student-run communication organization. PRSSA exposes our members to all facets and intricacies of the public relations field across the spectrum by providing speaker events, career tours, mixers and more. PRSSA is the only organization affiliated with a professional chapter and is the only on-campus firm to offer a Student-run public relations firm that exposes students to real-world opportunities such as a social media management, red carpets, writing and more.
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Media Contact: Andrew Vo at csufprssa@gmail.com
Writer: Arianna Ford