UNT PRSSA Semester Book Volume 1 Spring 2015 | Page 8

Spring 2015 Advisors
UNT PRSSA Advisors
Faculty Advisor
Samra Bufkins, MJ, APR
@samjb

Professional Advisor
Christy Baily-Byers, APR
@bailybyers

Mayborn School of Journalism
Dean & Graduate Institute Director
Dorothy Bland
@dbprof

The University of North Texas
The University of North Texas is the nation’s 25th largest university with over 36,000 students. UNT
is the most comprehensive university in the North Texas region. The university offers more than 200
degree programs.

Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism
The Mayborn School of Journalism has been a significant producer of professionals and academic
since 1945. The school consists of two departments and the Frank W. Mayborn Graduate Institute
of Journalism, offering concentrations in news and strategic communication.

Chapter Activities
January 29, 2015
Mixer with UNT Ad Club

March 27, 2015
Pro-AM Day

Pizza
Games
Networking

Shadowing PR Professionals
Expert Panel
Luncheon

February 5, 2015
First Meeting

March 28, 2015
The Big Event

Interactive Publicist Game
PRSSA Benefits
Agency Tour announcements

March 26, 2015
Betsy Plank Day
Documentary by the Plank Center for Leadership in Public relations

Volunteering and gardening at McNair Elementary

May 7, 2015
End-of-Semester Dinner at La Milpa
Guest crisis communications panel
Awards
Member Certificates
Senior Send-Off