Students heading to broadcast and PR conferences

We recently awarded money to a few broadcast and public relations students heading to conferences in the upcoming months. 

RTNDA Conference

The Radio-Television News Directors Association conference will be held April 12-16 in Las Vegas and more than 1,300 students and professionals are expected to attend. 

These are a few reasons students told us for wanting to attend: 

Attending the conference would allow me to strengthen my broadcasting skills with workshops and would give me insight from experienced professionals about the ever-changing broadcast profession. -Brittney Davis-Pulley, journalism senior

RTNDA attendees have the advantage of networking with industry leaders from around the country. Such opportunities are rare, however, essential in a business where everything depends on "who you know." I strongly feel that making connections and attending workshops will help me see what I can do to improve myself as a digital journalist. -Jessica Armstrong, journalism senior

Amount granted: $150 per student. So far 6 students have requested money, but we're expecting 10. The amount is tentative. If more than 10 students make requests, the amount will go down. If fewer than 10 students make requests, the amount will go up. 

See more requests for the RTNDA conference here. 

PRSSA 2009 National Assembly

Public relations concentration Kelsey Magnusen, a journalism sophomore, attended the PRSSA 2009 National Assembly as Cal Poly's delegate. The conference was March 26-29 in New Orleans. 

As the only delegate from Cal Poly's chapter, she was able to share all she learned with the rest of her PRSSA members.

"I hope to further develop and inspire Cal Poly's PRSSA chapter!" Magnusen said in her request. 

Amount granted: $188