Cal State Fullerton - Titan Yearbook (Fullerton, CA)

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Public relations student ftssociflTioN ■ •R.S.S.H Cal State Fullerton ' s Public Relations Student Society of America is one of 60 collegiate chapters nationwide. With a focus on net- working and leadership, members are able to gain experience through their contacts by acquiring internships and in return lend a helping hand in the work place. In September of 1995, CSUF ' s chapter of PRSSA held a leadership caucus on campus, inviting other chapters as well as professionals affiliated with the Public Relations Society of America PRSSA ' s mission is: To serve members by enhancing their knowledge of public relations and providing access to professional development opportunities; and to serve the public relations profession by helping to develop highly quali- fied, well prepared professionals. (top) The 1995-1996 Public Rela- tions Student Association, (right and below) Members attended a seminar on Life in the Agency. (right) Presi- dent Marcie Perez and vice-president Caprice Fimbres at the National Conference in Seattle gave a speech on successful chapter program- ming.

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Finance association Getting ahead in business takes experi- ence, contacts, and bits of knowledge that come only from being in business. It is these weapons that the Finance Association arms students with before they leave college for the business battlefield. The Finance Association has been help- ing business students since 1967. It is an independent organization that makes its own contacts with businesses in its attempt to bridge the gap between the academic and business communities, providing opportuni- ties such as internships, guest speakers, mock interviews, office tours, and social events. With over 1 00 members, the group raises its own money since they have no supporting parent organization. One fund raiser doubled as an internship for some members, who volunteered to work for a corporation, gaining valubable experience, in exchange for a contri- bution from the corporation to the Finance Association. Last year, such internships led students Bryan Horseman and Teddy Jose to jobs with Merrill Lynch and Olde Brokerage. Company respresentati ves often come out to offer advice, give tips on success, and tell of their own journey down the business road. At the annual Industry Night on April 1 7 a speaker from the Irvine Co., a real estate company, gave his perspective on the business world. Other events the group held this year have included tours of the Pacific Stock Exchange and the Federal Reserve Bank, mock inter- views to practice interviewing strategies, and social events, like pizza parties and softball games, where members have fun and make contacts with fellow members and alumni The Finance Association Board of Directors (top). President Brian Stevens recruits during Club Fest (middle). Finance Association members net- worked at the social events held this year (left). Organizations- 25

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WOMEN ' S STUDIES STUDENT flSSQClftTloN (above) The 1995-1996 Women ' s Studies Association, (below) Advisor Dr. Diane Ross got involved with members Melissa Utsler and Monica Carrasco. (bottom) Member Rebekah Knight and Dr. Ross. The Women ' s Studies Student Association is not just for women. The group is open to anyone who is interested in being part of it and promote the women ' s studies minor. Every week the group hosts a discussion group in the women ' s center titled Discussing Women. Topics ranging from cuUural feminist perspectives to pornography to body image are discussed on any given evening. Member Bii Cory has been actively involved with the organization for a few years and commented that the discussion group is a great way to approach occurring issues that affect women and society. One of the goals of the group is to raise awareness on issues relating to women. Every year representatives of the association do research on an issue and present papers at the Pacific South West Conference. Organizations '