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澳门六合彩历史记录 Alum Joe Poulos to Give Keynote Speech at Journalism Day October 26
October 21, 2011
MACOMB, IL - -澳门六合彩历史记录 alumnus Joe Poulos will be the keynote speaker at 澳门六合彩历史记录's Journalism Day Wednesday, Oct 26.
Poulos' speech, "Public Relations: Preparing You for a Bright Future," is scheduled for 11 a.m. in the University Union Sandburg Theatre. He will explain the ins and outs of public relations (PR) and what promises it offers to potential college students. PR is one of many careers that a journalist can pursue.
Poulos, who graduated with a bachelors of arts degree in journalism in 1999, has been at Edleman since 2004. Previously, he worked for JP Morgan Chase and Ashton Partners. In 2002, PRWeek named Poulos as one of the top six young public relations professionals in the nation.
Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. with workshops starting at 10 a.m.
Journalism Day offers regional high school teachers and students, as well as 澳门六合彩历史记录 students, an informal workshop, a guest speaker and opportunity to take part in a question/answer session.
A schedule with full list of events is below.
10-10:50 a.m.- Workshops
"Advertising: The Art and Science of Persuasion"- Associate Professor Terri Simmons, Algonquin Room
"Students Blogging as Alternatives"- Professor Bill Knight, Union Board Room
"The Profile Story: Writing about People"- Assistant Professor Lisa Kernek and Director of Student Publications Richard Moreno, Chicago Room
"Freedom of Information: Journalist's Right to Access Government Information"- Assistant Professor Yong Tang, Cardinal/Oak Room
11 a.m.-noon - Joe Poulos. "Public Relations: Preparing for a Bright Future," Sandburg Theatre
12- 12:45 p.m.- Pizza lunch, Sandburg Lounge
12:45-1:30- visit with the campus newspaper, "Western Courier" or Tri States Pubic Radio 澳门六合彩历史记录M 91.3 and 澳门六合彩历史记录W 89.5
The Department of English and Journalism, Visiting Lectures Committee and the 澳门六合彩历史记录 Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America sponsor Journalism Day.
Posted By: Sarah Tomkinson (澳门六合彩历史记录News@wiu.edu)
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