The document summarizes information about the upcoming events and leadership of the Purdue University Student Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications (AWC). The President, Rachel Hibner, welcomes new members and encourages them to get involved in leadership opportunities through AWC to gain valuable skills. She highlights her own experience rising from Event Coordinator to President in one year. The newsletter then introduces the 2012-2013 Executive Board and their backgrounds.

1. Purdue University Student Chapter
Association for Women in Communications
Offering communication students
a welcoming place to grow,
connect and succeed.
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SEPTEMBER/2012
Upcoming Events
Letter from the President
Welcome back to Purdue!
9/19 General Meeting Linked In
Workshop and Orange Leaf I am so excited to have you all as a part of AWC this year! We have some
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exciting things planned that I hope you all can be a part of.
10/3 General Meeting- Journal For those of you who do not know, most of our Exec Board this year is
and Courier 6:30pm composed of seniors. Looking back on my four years here at Purdue, I am
amazed at how much Purdue has given me, as well as AWC. I want all of
you to have the same opportunities I have had!
10/17 General Meeting-From a I first joined AWC the spring of my sophomore year. I knew that the club
Former AWC Member to would be beneficial to my education and supplement the topics I was
Indy 500 Festival Queen – learning in my classes. In addition, I knew it would be a great way to
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As I went through the semester I was able to meet the women on the exec
board and I knew this would be a great venue to become a leader. I was
able to apply for the Special Events Coordinator and become a part of this
great team.
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Mission Statement
The Association for Women in Communications is a professional organization that
champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines by
recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members at the
forefront of the evolving communications era.

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Meet the 2012-2013 Executive Board
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1. Rachel Hibner-President Over the Summer: Day Camp Director
From: Indianapolis, IN Future Goals: Find a job in PR and live in a Big City.
Year: Senior 4. Nykky Robinson- Secretary/Treasure
Concentration: Public Relations From: Merrillville, IN
Over the Summer: Intern for a Wedding Planner Year: Senior
Future Goals: Become an event planner in sports and Concentration: Human Relations
then move on to the White House. Over the Summer: Dean of Students Intern
2. Irene Wang-Vice President Future Goals: Study Abroad and Go on to Grad School
From: Shanghai, China for Student Affairs
Year: Senior 5. Lauren Hausermann-Newsletter and Multimedia
Concentration: Mass Communication Editor
Over the Summer: Digital & Media Relation intern for From: Schaumburg, IL
Syndicate Media Group in NYC Year: Senior
Future Goals: To be a Magazine Editor. Concentration: Mass Communication
3. Maggie King- Public Relations Chair Over the Summer: Production Intern for WGN/CLTV
From: Morton Grove, Illinois in Chicago
Year: Senior Future Goals: To be a Producer for a Talk Show
Concentration: Public Relations
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Letter from the President continued…
From AWC I have learned many valuable leadership
skills. Moving from the Event Coordinator to the
President in one year was an awesome opportunity for
me and I know it could be possible for many of you.
Being a part of AWC is much more than attending
meetings every other week, it is about growing as a
professional. It is our mission as an exec team, to bring
you valuable experiences that can help you build your
resumé.
When you leave Purdue, we want you to be able to talk
about AWC in a positive manor and show employers
just what AWC has done for you. I really hope you all
enjoy AWC this year and I cannot wait to get to know
you! I am going to begin holding office hours from 3-
4pm on Thursdays, so if you are interested in meeting
with me just shoot me an email at
purdue.awc@gmail.com!
Boiler up!
Rachel Hibner
Interning in the Big Apple
Irene Wang-AWC Vice President
Countless skyscrapers, heavy traffic, and busy pedestrians…welcome to Manhattan, New York
City. I was lucky enough to spend my summer in such an amazing city while interning with
Syndicate Media Group, a lifestyle/luxury agency that also has an office in Los Angeles.
Like one of those New York summer interns, I started from the very basic: front desk, scanning
files, coffee and magazine run. Meanwhile, I was also assigned with a “buddy supervisor,” a very
nice and outgoing gal in her late 20s. The first week was extremely overwhelming. While I was
still learning the ropes and digesting information, I had to multitasking on endless front desk
phones calls, scanning files, and client projects. But later I was able to take on a lot of client
facing projects and worked almost like a full-time. While the team was experiencing some
turnover, I had the opportunity to jump in and transition some important projects. Some of other
interns asked why I stayed so late in the office while I could leave early like other interns. But I
was doing something I am love and didn’t feel time was passing by so quickly. The good news is,
the agency offered me a freelance position for me to continue working with them this fall.
My advice is: no matter what your task is, even a coffee run, make it the best coffee run. Think
ahead, take the initiative, and speak up if you have a better way to do things – people will
remember you.
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4. President Public Relations Director
Rachel Hibner Maggie King
@rachelhibner @margaretcoyle29
Newsletter Editor/Multimedia
Vice President Lauren Hausermann
Irene Wang @Lelyse14
@irenew0201
Advisor
Treasurer/Secretary Dr. Stacey Connaughton
Nykky Robinson
@nykkyrobinson
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