We are the Drake University Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America
PRSSA is made up of more than 10,000 students and advisers organized into 300 plus Chapters in the United States and one in Argentina. We are headquartered in New York City, and led by a National Committee of PRSSA and PRSA members. We have a rich history of support from our parent organization, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), which offers professional development, networking oppor
03/31/2022
Join us for PR Day next Friday, April 8th! Please note that you don’t have to attend both the morning and evening portion, though we’d love to see you at both!
Here's the link to sign up: https://forms.gle/rRNp2dtHfmgQ9N828
There's limited spaces, so sign up ASAP!!
10/30/2021
We might be meeting after Halloween, but that doesn't make PR horror stories any less scary! Please join us for a discussion about some of the biggest PR scares in recent years!
10/05/2021
Pleas join us on Zoom tonight at 7 p.m. to hear from PR professionals in the Des Moines area!
Tonight's speakers are:
• Meg Courter, Sponsorship Director - Iowa State Fair
• Alex Wilson, Communications & PR Manager - Catch Des Moines
• Laura Jass, Event Experience Sports Manager - Catch Des Moines
Please DM us for the link!
05/02/2021
Congrats to our new exec board! We are so excited to see this leadership team get to work!
01/01/2021
Happy New Year! We are so excited about all of the opportunities 2021 will bring! 🥳
11/26/2020
Happy Thanksgiving from Drake PRSSA! We hope you have a safe and joyful holiday!
11/16/2020
Join us on Zoom Tuesday, November 17th for a PR panel! Speakers include:
▪️Senator Claire Celsi - Iowa Legislature
▪️Emilee Richardson- Science Center of Iowa
▪️Jordan Powers- Des Moines Art Center
▪️Kelsey Baez - The Mae Agency and Twenty One North
Please DM us for the link!
10/27/2020
Halloween is coming soon which means it's time for PR horror stories! Join us on Zoom at 7 pm! DM us for the link!
10/12/2020
☆2020-2021 Executive Board Feature☆
Meet Greta Haas!
Hometown: Menomonie, WI
This summer, Greta worked at Igor in West Des Moines as a marketing and communications intern. She also completed the PR Council's Agency Ready Certificate program.
“I first got involved in PRSSA my freshman year as a way to build upon the PR skills and knowledge I was gaining in my coursework. I was interested in the opportunity to collaborate with other passionate public relations students and gain hands on experience in the field of PR. My favorite aspect of PRSSA is the connections people are able to build within the organization. Whether that be with other Drake students through community partner work, PR professionals in PRSA or students from other universities I have met through PRSSA conferences, I have learned so much from those who I have met through PRSSA. Public relations is such a collaborative industry where connections truly matter, and PRSSA helps you build those connections. This year I am really looking forward to growing our chapter. I am excited to see how PRSSA students will be resilient and adapt to the changing environment.”
09/14/2020
☆2020-2021 Executive Board Feature☆
Meet Justine Drake!
Hometown: Glen Ellyn, IL
This summer, Justine worked as a Communications Intern and took two classes.
“I have been a part of PRSSA since I first started college. My favorite aspect of PRSSA is working with companies to create tangible materials they can utilize. I also enjoy meeting other Drake students that are interested in PR. This year, I am looking forward to seeing new and old faces and collaborating with everyone!”
09/01/2020
☆2020-2021 Executive Board Feature☆
Meet Megan McDowell!
This summer, Megan took 3 summer classes online with Drake and worked for the Iowa Environmental Council as the Communications and Advocacy Assistant. In her free time, she canoed different lakes around the Des Moines area with friends during their weekly Wednesday paddle. She also visited North Dakota and Colorado and camped several times. She also went with friends to camp and canoe the Upper Iowa River for a long weekend.
“I got involved with PRSSA last fall, 2019, which was my first year at Drake as a transfer student. My favorite aspect of PRSSA is finding like-minded individuals who enjoy learning more about public relations. I’m looking forward to trying our best to make 2020/2021 be a fun year and work with potential clients.”
08/24/2020
Welcome back Bulldogs!! The PRSSA Exec team is excited to take on this semester and virtually meet with you!
Want to learn more about PRSSA? Meet us at the virtual activities fair this Thursday, August 27th from 3-6 p.m.