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Events
We are comm. - Fall 2008
My Name is Reb... and I Network
The annual PRSSA Networking Dinner was held November 12th at 7:30 pm in the Business Development Center in Axinn Library. The PRSSA Networking Dinner serves as a way for PRSSA members to interact with professionals and as a fundraiser for PRSSA. E-board members Laura Newman and Stephanie Golden organized the event, raising $650. Among the professionals who attended were Rachel Zabinski (Ruder Finn) and Veronica Gerosimo (Jazz Lincoln Center), recent Hofstra graduates and two of last year’s PRSSA E-board members. Some other organizations represented were Big Apple Circus, the CW 11, Quinn & Co., and the New York Giants.
Most PR majors attend the Networking Dinner to find internship opportunities, practice their networking skills, or show off their snazzy business wear. I did my part this year, smiling, shaking hands, and exchanging business cards. I connected and received cards from Michael Wach of the YES Network, Dwayne Cumberbatch, CEO and owner of Alpha II Omega Public Relations, and Thea Linscott of CooperKatz & Co, Inc. Professor Geyer remarked during the following PRSSA Common Hour meeting it was one of the most successful events PRSSA had. Hopefully there will be more to come.
For more insights from Rebecca Carlson be sure to visit her blog at http://amavericksquestforculture.blogspot.com .