02/06/2019
We are so excited! PR North is this Saturday and it's not too late to sign up! Here are a few more details as to what the day includes.
DATE: Saturday, February 9
TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
LOCATION: University of St. Thomas – Minneapolis
(1000 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403)
SCHEDULE:
8:30 a.m.
Breakfast and networking
Opus Hall 201
8:55 a.m.
Welcome to Minnesota PRSA
Opus Hall 202
9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Breakout Sessions (PICK ONE)
Session #1: Meet the Journalists Panel (MPR, Star Tribune, Business Journal, KSTP-TV)
Session #2: Meet the Influencers Panel (.and.smiles, , , and )
MOH 419
MOH 450
10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Breakout Workshops (PICK ONE)
Workshop #1: Media Relations (led by Paul Maccabee, Maccabee Public Relations)
Workshop #2: Influencer Relations (led by Lola Red)
MOH 419
MOH 450
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Lunch + Negotiating Your Offer (led by Stephani Simon, Inprela)
Opus Hall 201
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Utilizing Your Strengths (led by Jill Spiekerman Bonham, Land O’ Lakes)
Opus Hall 201
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Job Fair, Headshot Photo Station, Mock Interviews, Resume and Portfolio Review
Opus Hall, hallway, Opus Hall 202
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please let them know as soon as possible if you have any dietary restrictions that they should relay to catering.
Travel/Parking Instructions
The event will be held at the University of St. Thomas’ Minneapolis campus (1000 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403). All PR North activities will be taking place at the Opus Hall (MOH) building. When we arrive to the building, we'll proceed to Opus Hall 201. Parking options are outlined on the attached map. If you are not riding with us, we recommend parking in the ramp at Harmon & 11th and taking the skyway over.
Speakers/Panel Information
We are very excited to announce our panelists and breakout session speakers! Please see attached for details.
What to Bring/Wear
We recommend bringing copies of your resume, writing samples and portfolio (if applicable). We suggest business professional (interview-appropriate) attire for this event.
Career Fair + Sponsors
This is your exclusive opportunity to learn more about the Twin Cities' communications scene - all in one spot! The career fair will be an open house format; you are welcome to stay as long as you'd like. There will be an impressive line-up for our career fair, including:
Beehive
Bellmont Partners
Best Buy (sponsor)
Brandpoint (sponsor)
broadhead
Businesswire (sponsor)
Carmichael Lynch Relate
Certificate in Principles of Public Relations
Hotwire Global
Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Inprela Communications
Lola Red (sponsor)
Neuger Communications (sponsor)
Padilla (sponsor)
Pineapple RM
PRSA Student Classics Committee
Strother Communications Group
University of St. Thomas (sponsor)
W2O (sponsor)
Share the Fun
Please help us spread the word about PR North on social media. We encourage you to take photos/videos throughout the day to post on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag and .
If you have any questions feel free to email Brianna Murphy at [email protected]
