AU PR Students Participate in Bateman Case Study Competition, Educate about the Census

A group of AU public relations students are participating in the Bateman Case Study Competition, which assists the U.S. Census Bureau with ensuring college students and other select publics understand the importance of completing the Census and how and when that is done. More about AU's Bateman Team and the work its students are doing can be found here.

With the suspension of face-to-face instruction for the spring semester, the Bateman Team faces additional challenges. Though we have to change our tactics in light of students not being on campus, the goals of the campaign remains the same: to educate and engage.

To help achieve these goals, the Bateman students have created the Instagram account @count_au_in, which includes educational posts about the Census, and opportunities for AU students to engage with each other around this information. The account will be deactivated on March 21. Be sure to check it out to learn more about the Census!

PR Students Partner with Veteran's Affairs

Public Relations students are working with the Ashland University Veteran's Affairs office this semester on the creation and implementation of a campaign to build connections with fellow veterans and AU students. These opportunities to get involved in real-life projects help develop students into successful public relations professionals. 

Have a Great Spring Break!

Students in Shawn Orr's COM 205: Intro to Public Relations class kicked off the last class before spring break with a pancake breakfast. The maple syrup was brought in by student Abby Rohr from her family's maple tree farm (available at Sweet Fire Sugar Bush), and students enjoyed a time of eating and networking.

The Communication Studies Department wishes everyone a safe and relaxing spring break!

PRSSA Meeting Slated for Monday, March 16

PRSSA meetings are open to any AU student interested in communication and public relations.