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Western Carolinian Volume 61 Number 03 (04)

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  • 8 Western Carolinian September 14,1995 Features tAshevittt Symphony to Qlay Music by Wagner by Jon Lauterer StaffReporter Symphonies are a commonly overlooked medium of music nowadays. But you can't find fuller, brighter, or more majestic sounds through any Alpine or Kenwood. Live orchestras can be entertaining to anyone who finds classical music intriguing. Now there's an opportunity to hear and experience a great group of musicians performing many pieces by Wagner, one of the most expressive composers of all time. The Asheville Symphony Orchestra will open its 35th season at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on Saturday, September 16, at 8 p.m. This performance will be the first of many to come under the Masterworks Concerts, which features the area's best musicians presenting the greatest pieces by the greatest composers. The symphony will be conducted by Maestro Robert Hart Baker, who celebrates his 15th season with the Asheville Symphony. He will lead the orchestra through many Wagner favorites, such as "Prelude to Die Meistersinger", selections from "The Ring of the Nibelung and Lohengrin", and the "Ride of the Valkyries" from Die Waikure. They v/ill finish off with Brahms' Symphony No. 1. Tickets can be bought at 7:45 on the night of the performance. All students with IDs can get in for five bucks. It's cheaper than a movie, and definitely more memorable. -«. Mud fight ensues over greased watermelon at Theta Xi house Friday Photo by Shawn Samson Students May Form Public Relations Organization by Tiffany Tucker Contributing Writer After almost a year of planning, faculty and students in the Communication and Theatre Arts Department arc getting closet to establishing of a Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter at WCU. The group is holding a membership drive on Tuesday, September 19 at 8:00 p.m. to get the final signatures of those students planning to join. "WCU is.only a few steps away from having the honor of joining a prominent and professional organization like PRSSA." said Dr. Betty Farmer. Communications and Public Relations professor. PRSSA has earned the distinction of being the most renowned national, pre-professional public relations student organization. The society is made up of 5,000 students in 184 chapters nationwide, and WCU may be the 185th. After traveling to Baltimore, MD, last October for the PRSSA National Conference, Farmer and her public relations students began working towards establishing a chapter. "We were so impressed with the professionalism and enthusiasm of the students from the other schools that we just knew Western Carolina needed to begin a PRSSA chapter too," said public relations student Heather Broome. One of the major requirements states that the college must offer Baccalaureate Degrees and teach at least five courses in public relations or supplemental courses—a requ.rement that the Communication and Theatre Arts Department fulfilled with the creation of its new B.S. Degree in Communications Interested students and faculty then met with the PRSSA National Prcs.dcnt. Travis Parman. in the spring to find out what other requirements needed to be completed. The group then began recruiting students, since the chapter must have a minimum of 10 due-paying members. "Our recruiting attempts have been very promising- More and more WCU students arc realizing the benefits of PRSSA membership," said r-armer. She added, "PRSSA membership will benefit students from all majors." PRSSA members enjoy such services as an internship program, attendance at t national conference, advice on resume writing and job search, informative newsletters and involvement ,n a apprenticeship program with public relations professionals. In addition, the experience and skills obtained through various activities with PRSSA prepare students for the work force. "Many employers scan resumes lor PRSSA membership bcl»rc even considering a candidate " said Fanner. "I know one public relations agency that won't even intcrv.ew someone who isn't a PRSSA or PRSA member. the J^A2^C PuWic Relations Society of America, the professional counterpart^ the student PRSSA organization. In order to establish a PRSSA chapter, a school must snons!nSw?rT y a professional Chapter- The Charlotte, NC. chapter has agreed to sponsor WCU s PRSSA chapter. Farmer is very excited about this relat.onship. alumn .r M eXCCl,en, markGt f°r """niunication professionals and we have many cm h rarkCt- WC CXPCC'lhls "«««*» wi« help students who are interested ■nternshps and jobs in the Charlotte area." she concluded. PRSA Rn 1 7" prCSem WCU'S ^Plication for a PRSSA chapter to the Charlotte ESS&fiST"21 Thc app,ication w,n ,hcn bc The membership drive will be held i Stillwell 111 InierpQi-H .,. a •—■'-""" "« neid on September 19 at 8 p.m. in ou"-~ f n. e an C? Wl" ™ ** »"* ducs «**> and s.gn an official statement of S^ssst^rw,n ais°be e,ected and ,hc group w,n bc8,n Farmed5. 7^* h PRSSA °r the ™mbcrsh.p drive should contact Dr. ^ rarmer at 227-7491 or come by Stillwell 123. k__-
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