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BONFIRE - PRSSALB NEWSLETTER

02/10/25 (Spring 2025, Vol. 1)

BONFIRE - PRSSALBNEWSLETTER02/10/25 (Spring 2025, Vol. 1)
Welcome to PRSSALB's official newsletter, Bonfire, your weekly look into what is happening on campus and all things PRSSA.

We are excited for Spring 2025! - 3 weeks down and we already have a great semester planned out to help you build on your professional development opportunities and networking, networking, networking.

This week we announce our Exec Board, look back at Feb. events & invite you to join us for some fun opportunities coming up!

PRSSALB NEWS

The 2025 PRSSALB Exec Board has been announced. Please join us in welcoming...

Morgan Milobar

Title: President

Major: Public Relations, Marketing Minor

Grad: Fall 2025

Dream Industry: Music event planning (Coachella vibes!)

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Karla Virgen

Title: Vice President

Major: Public Relations

Grad: Fall 2025

Dream Industry: Music, Entertainment

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Ericka Lacy

Title: Treasurer

Major: Public Relations

Grad: Spring 2026

Dream Industry: Travel, Hospitality

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Danielle Altamirano

Title: Director of Events & Fundraising

Major: Public Relations

Grad: Fall 2026

Dream Industry: Fashion, Wellness

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Yasmin Souza

Title: Director of Membership

Major: Journalism, Marketing Minor

Grad: Fall 2025

Dream Industry: Beauty PR Company

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Stephanie Morales

Title: Director of Communication

Major: Public Relations

Grad: Spring 2026

Dream Industry: Higher Education, The Arts, Visual Storytelling (PhotoJournalism, Design)

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Haley Lopez

Title: Director of Digital Media

Major: Public Relations

Grad: Spring 2026

Dream Industry: Entertainment,Luxury Fashion

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PRSSALB EVENTS

Week of Welcome

Thank you to our fabulous team for taking the time to go out and making connections with CSULB students during Week of Welcome. We look forward to seeing our newest and returning members at our upcoming Events and Meetings. Go PRSSALB!.

First General Meeting

We were so happy to meet all of you at our first general meeting last week. During the Spring 2025 semester, our meetings and events will alternate between Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Take the survey below and let us know what you would like your PRSSALB meetings and events to be, and who you would like to hear from!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Event Information

Fundraising Event

When?

Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025, 05:00 PM

Where?

Cha For Tea - Long Beach, East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA, USA

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CHA FOR TEA EVENT FLYER

Meet us across the street for the "Best Boba in SoCal" to help us raise money for PRSSALB.

The Exec Board will be there from 5-7pm. Wednesday, Feb. 19. Come say hi and refuel with some tea and snacks with us!

Check out the menu but remember to order in store so it counts towards the fundraiser.


* Must show flyer at time of purchase.

Event Information

PRSSALB Membership Deadline

When?

Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025, 11:45 PM

PRSSALB FREE MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Are you a non-senior looking to get your PRSSA LB membership cost covered? Fill out this form for the chance to get your membership covered by the Journalism & Public Relations department!

Apply February 13 by midnight.

*For questions, ask President Morgan Milobar (morgan.milobar01@student.csulb.edu) or Director of Membership Yasmin Souza (yasmin.souza01@student.csulb.edu)

PRSSA MEMBERSHIP DEADLINE

Join the only Public Relations Org at CSULB:

β˜… Enhance your professional skills
β˜… Launch your career
β˜… Network with professionals
With our exclusive networking events and professional development workshops, we’re here to help you become the best in your field.

Membership fees are due Wed, Feb.19 by 11:59pm.

Let us know if you have any questions!

INTERNSHIPS

Coming soon!

Stay tuned for public relations related internship opportunities.

CALENDAR

FEBRUARY 2025

  • Wed, Feb. 12: PRSSALB Club Event πŸ’›πŸ–€
    • (Bonding & Membership Help)
    • ⏰ 5-6pm, LA5/244
  • Wed, Feb. 13: PRSSALB Free Membership Opportunity
  • Tues, Feb. 18: PRSSALB Board Meeting
    • (Exec Board Only)
  • Wed, Feb. 19: PRSSALB Club Event
    • (Cha for Tea Fundraiser)
    • ⏰ 5-7pm, Cha for Tea
  • Wed, Feb. 19: Membership Deadline
    • (Last day to pay annual membership dues)
  • Mon - Wed, Feb. 24 - 26: PRSALA Event
  • Tues, Feb. 25: PRSSALB Board Meeting
    • (Exec Board Only)

  • Wed, Feb. 26: PRSSALB Club Event

    • (Guest Speaker)

WEEKLY POLL

What is your dream industry in Public Relations?

date_range Voting ended on February 17th, 2025
7 Votes
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