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Here you’ll find recent happenings, updates, upcoming program announcements, and more!
5 Questions: Patrick M. Early, APR
1. Tell us about your background, whether it's your education journey, your career journey or your aspirations. When I went to college, I was sure that I wanted to be an attorney but, by senior year at Georgetown, I decided that I wanted to do what I had done as a...
Meet Kelly Kostanesky
Kelley is the founder of KMMK Communications, a public relations, marketing, and communications agency based in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton region. Through her work, she services a variety of businesses but especially looks to help nonprofit organizations...
Bylaws Update
At our Keystone Awards celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 15, we will vote on amended Chapter Bylaws. This is the first update to our bylaws since 2011. You can read the proposed amendments here. A clean copy is also available for download. If you have any questions...
Welcome to Our Chapter!
We are happy to welcome several new members to the PRSA Central Pennsylvania Chapter: Mary Dolheimer Randi Hines Rachel Santoro Kimberly Snyder
Meet Liz Smith, APR, MBA
Liz Smith, APR, MBA Liz Smith is probably a familiar name to you. A big advocate for PRSA Central PA, she served as a board member for almost a decade, including two terms as chapter president while simultaneously serving as chair of the PRSA Mid-Atlantic District....
Meet Thomas Boyle, Ph.D., APR
Thomas Boyle, Ph.D., APR Tom is a Professor of Communication at Millersville University where he teaches public relations writing, research, and campaigns. He is looking forward to leading the chapter next year and is grateful to Molly, Holly, and Leslie for their...
Keystone Awards are in Full Swing
If you haven't marked your calendar to Rise Up and participate in our Keystone Awards this year, the submission deadline is Friday, Oct. 7! Thanks to several folks who contacted us saying they could help coordinate the awards program and event this year -- thanks to...
Fully Funded ✓: Kenneth G. Robinson, APR Memorial Scholarship!
Fully Funded ✓: Kenneth G. Robinson,APR Memorial Scholarship! Most of our chapter events are held in the Harrisburg area, but the PRSA Central Pennsylvania Chapter covers a much larger geography. This year, we’ve begun holding a series of “On the Road” events to get...
PR Summer Social
PR Summer Social Thank you to our friends at the PA Public Relations Society and everyone who joined us in July for our joint Summer Social! It was a fun night of meeting new people and enjoying the warm weather! We look forward to connecting with everyone from PPRS...
On the Road in the Fall
Most of our chapter events are held in the Harrisburg area, but the PRSA Central Pennsylvania Chapter covers a much larger geography. This year, we’ve begun holding a series of “On the Road” events to get to know members. In April, we hit the road to visit State...