CPRS Events
Now more than ever, it’s important for us to lean into our professional relationships, to network with others who know exactly how we’re being affected by the COVID crisis and to stay in touch with friends and colleagues. As Dr. Deena Hinshaw would say “We need to remain socially connected, just in a physically distant manner.”…
Because community spirit can’t be cancelled, CPRS Calgary is going to hold our own virtual Stampede Breakfast on Friday, July 10, 8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Building on the success of PR by the Pint, we’re going to deliver a Stampede breakfast complete with pancake mix, syrup, prosecco and orange juice. So whip up some pancakes, mix…
Keep your network going… CPRS Calgary will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) online on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 followed by a happy hour to network and catch up with your fellow communicators. 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Annual General Meeting 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. – Virtual Happy Hour & Networking Click here to register.…
A virtual talk and tasting featuring Calgary craft breweries! Pub crawl meets professional development in a virtual setting with this unique CPRS Calgary offering. Join us from the comfort of your own home as we go behind the scenes of Calgary’s bustling craft beer industry. Led by Don Tse, internationally acclaimed BJCP Certified Beer Judge…
CPRS Coffee Chats Connect with others within the broader CPRS community at an upcoming Coffee Chat: Friday, May 8, noon (ET) – CPRS Coffee Chat with Michelle James, MA: Managing your organization’s social identity during COVID-19. Friday, May 15, noon (ET) – CPRS Coffee Chat with Lisa Covens, MA: Research during COVID-19 Friday, May 22, noon (ET) – CPRS Coffee Chat with Kim Blanchette, APR, FCPRS: Mental health, employee engagement…
As we enter the second month of COVID-19 restrictions, let’s take some time to check in with our community of communicators and remember that we’re isolated, but not alone. While much of the world has been figuring out how to cope with working from home, home schooling, and where to find TP, we’ve been behind…
In support of public health guidelines and with the health of our members and community in mind, CPRS Calgary will be holding off on any in-person PD sessions until further notice. As a service to members, we’ve also compiled a list of COVID-19 resources for communicators. We hope these resources will help you keep up…
Attention Students: Network and learn from some of Calgary’s most esteemed public relations practitioners from a variety of industries in a speed-dating style format. This event will give you the opportunity to build your network, gain insight into the public relations industry and increase your competitive advantage. **Appetizers will be provided. Cash bar available.** …
In honour of Global Ethics Month (February), CPRS Calgary is hosting A Study in Ethics: An in-depth discussion on ethics in public relations CPRS Calgary presents an in-depth discussion of two cases involving ethical challenges in public relations and communications practice, moderated by Sheridan McVean, APR, FCPRS. Review the ethics cases in advance and come…
This panel discussion will delve into the 2019 federal election to discuss how changes to the media environment – such as the effects of fake news, foreign influence and new PR strategies – impacted each campaign. We will look at specific events in the campaign – from the blackface scandal, to the issue of personal ethics…