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Communication Department Societies

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Employers often require that their communication team members have a degree in the field; something that will help you distinguish yourself from other entry-level employees is membership and active participation in extra-curricular activities that allow you to practice what you’re learning in your coursework.

This page outlines opportunities you might consider as you look to build your résumé and portfolio.

Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is the foremost organization for students interested in public relations and communications. Join BYU-Idaho's society by clicking on the link below!

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Emily Russell
Communications Faculty
221 SPO
(208) 496-3694
russelle@byui.edu

Latter Day Saints in Publishing, Media & the Arts

The LDSPMA Society at BYU-I helps prepare students for a possible career in various communication-oriented fields by organizing regular workshops with media professionals, studying the techniques needed to be a successful artist, writer, publisher, etc., and providing networking opportunities to assist in building careers.

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Brian Howard
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Brian Howard
Communication Faculty
227A SMI
(208) 496-3707
howardb@byui.edu

American Advertising Federation (AAF)

Join in on the only organization that includes members across all disciplines and career levels in advertising! Learn more about the Society on the I-Belong website by clicking the link below.

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Jack Labaugh
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Jack LaBaugh
Marketing Faculty
358 SMI
(208) 496-3650
labaughj@byui.edu
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Jason Reeder
Communication Faculty
114C SPO
(208) 496-3712
reederj@byui.edu

Visual Society

Visual Societies' goal is to provide students with opportunities to develop their skills in visual design through workshops, networking opportunities, and creative competitions each semester.

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James Rognon
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James Rognon
Communication Faculty
225 SPO
(208) 496-3687
rognonj@byui.edu

Video Production Society

Welcome to the BYUI Production Society! We are excited to have you join us. This society focuses on creating films of all types, allowing students from different departments to be involved and to apply skills they have learned in class.

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A photograph of Cameron Robins, Communications faculty member at BYU-Idaho.
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Cameron Robins
Communication Faculty
249 SPO
(208) 496-3685
robinsca@byui.edu

Sports Professionals Development Society

The Sports Professional's Society is the group on campus for anyone that wants to work in the sports industry. Students who attend can expect to meet people already working in the industry, gain hands-on experience, as well as find jobs and internships. The society is open to everyone at BYU-Idaho and all majors are welcome.

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Tyler Christensen
Career & Employment Manager
129A MC
(208) 496-9859
christensent@byui.edu