National Broadcast Society (NBS)
The National Broadcast Society is a national organization of journalism students with chapters at 85 universities and high schools.
NBS began nationally in 1940. The Samford chapter originated eight years ago and continues to grow. Currently there are eight members.
The purpose of NBS is to encourage and reward scholarship and accomplishment among student broadcasters, to establish communication between student and professional broadcasters and foster integrity in the use of the powerful instruments of radio, television, film and cable.
Members meet once a month to hear speakers from local media outlets in television and radio. Many of these visitors are graduates of the Samford JMC department. Former speakers include NBC 13 Assistant News Director, Fox sports announcer Rick Karle and Fox Meteorologist Fred Hunter.
Any Samford student is invited to join. It is a $50 fee for the year. “Being a part of NBS is a great way to gain experience. You become involved on campus, meet people with the same interests and it looks good on a resume,” Samford NBS President Jenna Deery said.
For more information contact Jenna Deery, or faculty advisor Dr. Jon Clemmensen.
Pubic Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
Samford’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Soceity of America is an organization that helps PR students get a head start on their careers by fostering relationships between students and professionals in the Birmingham area. Networking can prove to be invaluable when Samford majors graduate and start the job hunt.
PRSSA also gives students a chance to fine tune their communication skills through internships and competitions. Students can also run for leadership positions in PRSSA as well as work for the Samford chapter’s student-run PR firm.
PRSSA also presents programs of local professional speakers once a month. Speakers address current trends in the profession and relate their professional experience to students.
For more information on joining PRSSA, contact Dr. David Shipley.