The A+PR Student Initiative Board (SIBs) is an organization that acts as a liaison between students and faculty in the APR department. Students in this organization can gain leadership experience through executive board positions and mentor opportunities. Students will strengthen their communication and professional skills by conducting interviews with APR faculty candidates. Members must either have a major or minor in advertising or public relations.

SIB accepts applications throughout the school year. There is no deadline or specific time frame to join and applications can be found on the C&IS Engagement Portal at cis.ua.edu/engage.

Alice Magazine is UA’s premier women’s lifestyle magazine. There are more than 100 women on the staff that produce fashion, entertainment, beauty, lifestyle, food and health content. We hire all majors and years and have rolling applications. Contributors can work for our creative, digital or writing departments. We produce one in-print magazine a semester and continuous web and digital content. For questions, contact: alicemagazine.editor@gmail.com.

Rolling applications are available at this link.

The Association for Women in Sports Media is an organization whose female and male members support the advancement and growth of women – both professional and student – in sports media. AWSM works to promote and increase diversity in sports media through career-enhancement networking and mentoring initiatives as well as the internship/scholarship program. We hold professional development meetings, bring in gust speakers that work in the realm of sports, as well as host fun get togethers for our members. For questions, contact mehullett@crimson.ua.edu.

BWFF is an independent, student-led organization that strives to provide an outlet for students to showcase their films to a large audience, as well as to create a film festival environment where student filmmakers can meet and learn from industry professionals, network with other filmmakers and celebrate film. For questions, contact: internal.blackwarriorfilmfest@gmail.com.

To apply, email internal.blackwarriorfilmfest@gmail.com.

At The Digital Media Center (DMC), you can work alongside industry professionals through paid jobs, unpaid internships and course laboratories to develop the skills you need for your career. The state-of-the-art teaching facility is housed in Bryant-Denny Stadium and is home to The Center for Public Television, WVUA 23 News, and Alabama Public Radio. For questions, contact: glloyd@cpt.ua.edu.

Applications are accepted year round and can be found on the C&IS Engagement Portal at cis.ua.edu/engage.

The Education Abroad office assists students in pursuing educational opportunities all over the globe. Come ask us how you can study, intern, research, teach or volunteer abroad during your fall, spring or summer semesters, freshmen through senior year. It’s time to discover the world! For more information, contact samantha.young@ua.edu.

C&IS First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs) is designed for new C&IS students (freshmen and transfer students) to create relationships, get connected to C&IS student organizations and be prepared for leadership roles. FIG Leaders (C&IS Student leaders, SO-SR year) are assigned a group of first-year students (both freshmen and transfer students) based on interest areas and help facilitate social transition to college and expand their knowledge of engagement opportunities. FIGs meet periodically in person as well as connect digitally. During the year, FIGs will explore topics such as campus and college involvement, career preparation, and more! For more information, contact cchayes1@ua.edu.

Industry Immersion is a professional development program hosted by the College that serves to strengthen relationships between students, alumni and industry professionals. Industry Immersion offers motivated undergraduates the chance to explore industry and leading job markets as well as engage with high-powered C&IS alumni and leaders in each city. Through Industry Immersion students are given the opportunity to elevate themselves personally and professionally. A more comprehensive understanding of career opportunities, first-hand knowledge of company cultures and experience turning new contacts into mutually beneficial long-term relationships all contribute to better internship and post-graduate opportunities. Your career starts now!

Industry Immersion Leadership Team applications open in the spring and trip applications are open on a rolling basis. All applications can be found on the C&IS Engagement Portal at cis.ua.edu/engage.

The Oakley Society brings together students and professionals in mutually rewarding relationships and promotes and supports professional development. We purposefully pair students with a mentor in an industry of interest, and also provide meaningful professional development opportunities for students to engage in. The program is open to any C&IS student with 45 or more semester credit hours earned in all C&IS majors. For more information, contact alison.beasley@ua.edu.

Platform Magazine seeks to create an online community through an innovative medium, which will contain relevant and entertaining content primarily targeting future professionals and educators, as well as practitioners. Its key role is to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information that encourages the ethical practice and enhancement of leadership in the field of public relations. Students who are interested can apply if they are majoring in public relations and have completed APR 332: PR Writing.

Professional Women in Communication & Business (PWCB) is an organization devoted to developing successful female leaders on campus and in the workplace. PWCB encourages networking, helps to better develop professional etiquette, and promotes women empowerment! We meet every other Monday night to help each other to be the best we can be. For more information, contact armaki@crimson.ua.edu.

PRCA is a student-led organization that invites students from all experience levels to learn about the public relations field. PRCA provides plenty of leadership opportunities in different areas of interest. Students can expect to gain valuable knowledge and experience from member meetings, professional speakers, workshops, volunteer opportunities and each other. For questions, contact: bcboockmeier@crimson.ua.edu.

Rolling applications are available on the C&IS Engagement Portal at cis.ua.edu/engage.

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA for short!) is a pre-professional organization dedicated to engaging future PR professionals through fun events, informative meetings and an irreplaceable network of likeminded peers. Chapter meetings are held monthly, and there are no requirements to join – all majors and age classifications are welcome! For questions, contact: uaprssa@gmail.com.

Applications are open each fall and spring and can be found on the C&IS Engagement Portal at cis.ua.edu/engage.

RTDNA is an organization that provides students real experience and professional development within the news and radio industries. As a member, students will be able to meet news and radio professionals, attend resume workshops, and get to know faculty and others who share a common interest.

To join, attend an RTDNA meeting and inquire. For meeting times, email uartdna@gmail.com.

The C&IS Social Media Ambassadors serve a vital role in the communication, internal relations and external relations for C&IS. Responsibilities include promoting C&IS events and developing social media content through Instagram Stories, Instagram Live, TikTok and YouTube. For more information, contact mbgay@ua.edu.

Applications are available online at cis.ua.edu/engage.

The Speaking Studio is a campus wide resource designed to help students improve their public speaking, presentation, and oral communication skills. We aim to help students clarify and craft effective messages, cultivate dynamic delivery, and calm public speaking anxiety. For questions, contact: acbillings1@ua.edu.

The Student Executive Council exists to coordinate the organizations within the College of Communication and Information Sciences while fostering stronger relationships between the students, faculty and alumni of the College and serving as a place for students to voice their concerns. The SEC is responsible for fundraising to support the C&IS Student Organization Fund.

Applications are available in early spring on the C&IS Engagement Portal at cis.ua.edu/engage.

UA AdTeam participates in the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition, the premier student advertising competition in the country. Work on a real brief for a real client! Compete with 120 other schools from around the country for the national championship of advertising! Get class credit as well! The client for the 2023 competition is Indeed.com. For questions, contact: ghwaters1@ua.edu.

Applications can be found on the C&IS Engagement Portal at cis.ua.edu/engage.

UA GIrls Club is club for women wanting to work in sports! The platform was built on networking and helping women succeed in the sports field! For questions, contact: embergmann@crimson.ua.edu.