UH PRSSA HOSTS A PANEL OF PR PROFESSIONALS FROM THE TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY

HONOLULU – The University of Hawaii’s Public Relations Student Society of America Manoa Chapter will be hosting a panel of PR professionals from the travel and tourism industry. Nancy Daniels, APR, from Outrigger Enterprises Group, Melissa Malahoff-Kamei, from McNeil Wilson Communications, Rebecca Pang, from Stryker Weiner & Yokota, and Matt Derby, from Ala Moana Shopping Center, will be speaking to students on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, in the Campus Center Executive Dining Room.

The speakers will cover a range of issues that PR professionals face in the travel and tourism industry, including the challenges with the economy and typical workday. A 15-minute question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. The event is free of charge to PRSSA members and a fee of $5 for non-PRSSA members.       

For more information, visit the UH Manoa PRSSA website at www2.hawaii.edu/~prssa or contact uhprssa@gmail.com

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Bone Marrow Drive: A Success

The Bone Marrow Drive to help 26 year-old, Krissy was truly a success.  A total of 260 people came out to register and get tested to be a marrow donor.  The event was announced on Ka Leo and was covered by a couple of news stations namely, KGMB and KHNL.  The student clubs that were responsible for this drive were BAP, BEST, CSSAUH, PRSSA and ITMA.  Much Mahalos to all those that came out to help, support, and register at the drive.  For those, who wish to possibly become a donor and were not able to make it, please visit marrow.org or call Hawaii Bone Marrow Registry at the Hawaii Medical Center at 547-6154.

 

 

UH-Mānoa PRSSA Press Release Workshop

HONOLULU- The University of Hawai’i – Mānoa chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) will host a press release workshop for those students interested in learning one of the most important tactics for effective publicity. Amy Hennessey, APR, vice president of McNeil Wilson Communications, will run the workshop.

 

Who: PRSSA UH-Mānoa Chapter

What: “How to Write a Press Release” workshop with Amy Hennessey

When: Monday, November 10, 2008

Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Where: Campus Center Room 307

Cost: Free of charge for all PRSSA members and $5 for all Non-PRSSA members

 

Press releases are news stories written by public relations practitioners to inform editors or reporters about events, services or products. Public relations professionals send press releases to news outlets to inform publics as to what is happening within their organizations and communities. Those who attend this workshop will learn the fundamentals or press release writing from one of Hawaii’s most respected public relations practitioners.

 

The Public Relations Student Society of America is the world’s preeminent pre-professional organization for students interested in public relations. Founded in 1968 by its parent society, the Public Relations Society of America, PRSSA has grown to include more than 9,600 members at 284 colleges and universities.

 

For more information, visit the UH Mānoa PRSSA website at www2.hawaii.edu/~prssa or contact PRSSA via email at uhprssa@gmail.com

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