On Tuesday, September 23, there was an informational meeting regarding JayFirm, a new public relations firm for students that is based in the Communications Department.
The goal of the club is to allow students to experience the work fields of event planning and public relations. It also gave students who attended input towards the project. This is an important factor because it allows students to voice their opinions.
Many students may also want to experience different aspects of communications. JayFirm allows them to test and experience many different areas of study along the way.
“JayFirm is an organization within the Department of Communications [that is] open to all students. JayFirm focuses more on the corporate side of communications: dealing with public relations. JayFirm is a new club and its kickoff was at the end of last semester,” senior communications major Nicole Lorber said.
Dr. Matthew Telleen, assistant professor of communications, is advising the club. The members, as well as a student board, carry out the projects assigned to the firm.
Currently, the full focus of the firm is being dedicated to revamping the “Com Experience” and making sure everything goes the way it should.
“Our main project this semester is to plan the ‘Com Experience’ for prospective high school students,” Lorber said. “We are planning every detail of the event, so we are contacting the high schools, designing all collateral [and] meeting with different departments to speak on the day to make the day a success.”
Students are encouraged to look into joining the firm as a way to experience event planning, public speaking and many other things along the way.
The club will give students the chance to prepare for what their profession will ask of them down the road after graduation. JayFirm is also open to students at any time during the year.