Have we already started taking nominations for the 2017 Lionel C. Barrow,
Jr. Award?

Let me know.
Thanks,
Indira

Indira S. Somani, Ph.D.
Fulbright-Nehru Senior Research Scholar
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Media, Journalism and Film
Cathy Hughes School of Communications
Howard University
525 Bryant St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20059
email: [log in to unmask]
Phone: 202-806-5118 <(202)%20806-5118>


On Tue, Mar 7, 2017 at 8:39 AM, Moody-Ramirez, Mia N. <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

>
> Hello MAC members:
> Please consider submitting a panel, a proposal for a work in progress or
> completed paper. This is a great opportunity to get feedback. Graduate
> students are encouraged to submit their work.
> Thank you, Mia Moody-Ramirez, Ph.D.
> Educators Academy Mini-Friday Session April 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
> Hosted by Baylor University Department of Journalism, Public Relations &
> New Media
> Call for Abstracts and Panel Proposals
> Deadline: Friday, March 10, 2017
> Abstract Instructions Public relations faculty and graduate students are
> invited to submit competitive abstracts for completed research or research
> in-progress for presentation at the PRSA Educators Academy Mini-Friday.
> Research related to public relations trends is encouraged. We are
> especially interested in research related to social media and ethics.
> All abstracts will be peer reviewed. All abstracts should be submitted by
> email as two-page attachments with author names and affiliations and
> whether submitter is a student or faculty member indicated on the first
> page and a blind copy of the one-page abstract on the second page. Please
> include author contact information in the email. Abstracts should be
> submitted as Microsoft Word files. Acceptance of abstract requires that at
> least one or all authors will register, present and participate in the
> conference. Awards will be presented for top faculty and top student
> abstract. Research will be presented in roundtable format.
> The registration fee will be $25 for students, and $40 for faculty members
> and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. The event is free to
> members of the PRSA Educators Academy.
> Send completed abstracts to: [log in to unmask] To ask questions, contact
> [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] or call 254-710-3261
> <(254)%20710-3261>.
> Panel Proposal Instructions We invite submissions of panel discussion
> proposals that investigate key issues and trends in public relations.
> Panels may focus on research and teaching in public relations. Submissions
> should address topics that benefit educators and students interested in PR
> pedagogy, practice and practical application.
> Suggested topics include: Trends in public relations practice and
> education. PR in crisis and risk management. Image management and repair.
> Emerging technology and social media platforms. Ethics and corporate social
> responsibility initiatives in public relations.
> Measurement and research theory and trends. Diversity issues in public
> relations. Panel Proposals must include: A title that indicates the panel’s
> theme. The names, titles and affiliations of up to three panelists and a
> moderator.
> A brief description of the panel (100-150 words). The name and contact
> information of the panel organizer. Submissions will be peer-reviewed. Send
> completed panel proposals to: [log in to unmask]
> Important Dates March 10, 2017: Abstracts and Panel Proposals are due
> March 20: Notification of acceptance March 27: Registration deadline April
> 7: Mini-Friday presentations
>
>