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Communiqué is the student chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) at Rollins College. It was organized in 1991 by the Department of Organizational Communication and chartered to help communication students learn more about the industry and become active in the field. The goal of the organization is to help students explore careers in public relations and related jobs, and gain involvement from other majors or interested students. Communiqué is dedicated to providing opportunities for Rollins students to gain valuable “hands-on” experience in the communication field, learn from experienced professionals, expand resumes while still in school, and to become distinguishable in the chosen field. Communiqué provides educational sessions, leadership opportunities, internship introductions, networking with professionals and like-minded students, and special event involvement.

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2011-2012 Meeting Schedule (First Tuesday of the Month) 

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, March 13 (We will meet the Second Tuesday in March due to spring break)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
170 Fairbanks Building Room 116

Speaker:  Rollins Alumna Andrea Massey-Farrell, President/CEO of Massey Communication

2012 Meetings

Tuesday, February 7
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
170 Fairbanks Building Room 116

Speaker:  Lori C. Booker, APR
Ms. Booker founded CBR Public Relations.  For 25 years, the metro Orlando firm has grown and successfully represented a wide variety of clients, from Fortune 100 corporations to pivotal local organizations - some that have remained clients for more than 15 years.

 

2011 Meetings

Tuesday, November 1
Topic:  Producing special events - as well as the food and beverage!
Speaker:  Tim Webber, Rollins alum and owner of The Coordinator

Tuesday, October 4
Topic:  Producing major events while working with celebrities and dignitaries
Speaker:  Joanne Grant, City of Orlando

Tuesday, September 6
Topic:  Producing a glamorous event to generate positive PR, raise funds for Rollins, and generate mega-money for student scholarships!
Speakers:  Joanne Hanley, Director of Development for the Hamilton Holt School and Robin Cusimano, Asst. Director of Development for the Hamilton Holt School

Monday, March 21
Topic:  Ms. Forbes will be speaking about job shadowing and internships via the Florida Public Relations Assocation (FPRA)
Speaker:  Amanda Forbes, Senior Account Executive of Fry Hammond & Barr

Monday, February 21 
Speakers:  Elizabeth Boggs, Career Services & Elizabeth Francetic, Director of Alumni Relations at Rollins College

Monday, January 24 
Speakers:  Beth Pittenger, Adjunct Professor and Robin Cusimano, Assistant Director of Advancement

2010 Meetings

Monday, October 18 
Speaker:  Wendy J Moyer, APR Communication Manager for Workforce of Central Florida

Monday, September 20
Speaker:  Ann Marie Varga, VP of Public Relations at Rollins

 

Communiqué Leaders for 2011-2012

 Anthony Porro  Email: aporro@rollins.edu
 Rachel Mayfield Email: rmayfield@rollins.edu

Faculty Advisor:  Carolyn Planck
Mentors:  Robin Cusimano, Lauren Bradley and Beth Pittenger

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