The Pittsburgh chapter generously supports educational outreach by providing speakers, conducting workshops and supervising students who are actively pursuing careers in the field. To explore opportunities in this area, contact educators at the following schools with PRSSA Chapters:

1. California University of PA: Dr. Susan Jasko, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
   
    
2. Clarion University: Dr. Andrew Lingwall, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
   
    
3. Duquesne University: Dr. Kathleen Roberts, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
   
    
4. Edinboro University: Dr. Anthony Peyronel, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
   
    
5. Penn State University: Prof. Ann Major, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
   
    
6. Point Park College: Prof. Bob O'Gara, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
   
    
7. Saint Vincent College: Dr. Melissa Cook, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
   
    
8. Slippery Rock University: Katrina Quinn, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
   
    
9. Westminster College: Mrs. Delores Natale, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
   
    

For general information on public relations education, contact Prof. O'Gara at Point Park College. Bob serves as Pittsburgh Chapter Chair for Education.

PRSSA CHAPTER NEWS:

California University of Pennsylvania's PRSSA chapter and student-run PR firm, the PRactitioners, is hosting "a P.R. affair” Regional Student Firm Activity on Monday, March 15, 2010, from 9am-3pm. For more information, visit http://regionalpr.wordpress.com/

Duquesne University and Point Park University will host the regional PRSSA conference “From Steel to Shine: PR Careers for Your Future,” April 16-17, 2010.  Regional PRSSA members and other college students majoring in related fields, as well as members of regional PRSA chapters will be invited to register.  Speakers from a wide array of organizations will provide insights into the differences between the plethora of career paths available in the Pittsburgh region, including agency, sports, healthcare and non-profit public relations.