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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations
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Official Bluesky account of the Department of Journalism & Public Relations at California State University, Long Beach.
Wishing you a happy winter break ❄️

Enjoy the time to rest, recharge, and take care. See you all next semester!

#CSULB #CSULBJPR #WinterBreak #Recharge #GoBeach
December 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Find the space that helps you focus. Need some suggestions? See some our favorite study spots on the JPR YouTube channel. 📚🪑🌿

#csulbjpr #finalsweek #studytips
December 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Plan it out, take it one step at a time, and keep moving forward. ⏰📅

#csulbjpr #finalsweek #csulbcla
December 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
JPR brings you “The 5 Days of Finals!”

You’ve got this — start strong, stay steady. ☕📚

#csulbjpr #finals #GoBeach #Day1
December 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Apply for free money from the Radio & Television News Association of Southern California.

#scholarships #journalism #GoBeach
December 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
📚 Finals Week Library Hours — Fall 2025
Need a quiet place to grind? The University Library is extending hours from Dec 8–18 to help you finish the semester strong. 💪✨

Plan ahead, take breaks, and good luck Beach students! 🌊💛

#CSULB #CSULBJPR #CSULBLibrary #FinalsWeek #GoBeach
December 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Watch the Internship Week sessions now on the JPR YouTube channel, featuring students in real internships, alumni sharing how those experiences shaped their careers, and a career counselor breaking down the tools that make your résumé stand out.

Your career starts with the steps you take today. 🎥💼
December 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
📣 Updated Fall 2025 JPR Advising Hours 📣

Need help planning the next semester or staying on track for graduation? Our JPR faculty advisors are here to help — stop by or drop in on Zoom!

#CSULB #GoBeach #CSULBJPR #AdvisingHours #Fall2025
December 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
We want to congratulate Professor Chris Burnett on his retirement! 🎉

CLA Dean Dan O’Connor dropped by one of Professor Burnett’s final classes to thank him for 25 years of service to the CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations.

Cheers to a well-deserved retirement, Dr. Burnett! 🌟📚
December 4, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Whether you’re graduating soon or looking for an internship, you’ll gain information from CSULB Career Counselor Mathew Gonzales. He’ll explain how to use JobScan and Big Interview. These AI-powered tools help you improve your resume as well as prepare for interviews. Join us at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow!
December 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Think JPR Internship Week is just for internship-seekers? Think again.

Join us Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 9:30 a.m. for a panel where alumni break down how their internships opened doors, built connections, and launched their careers!
December 2, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Have a question for our panelists? You can ask during the session—or have an even better chance by submitting it early on Bluesky.

Remember to join attend the sessions. They’ll have information to help anyone seeking an internship or graduating in the next six months!
December 2, 2025 at 1:37 AM
🎉 Internship Week 2025 kicks off tomorrow! 🎉

Join us Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 9:30–10:30 a.m. on Zoom for Internship Foundations: Setting You Up to Succeed, the first session in our three-day series!
December 2, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Enjoy your fall break and get some well-earned rest. We’ll see you again Monday, Dec. 1, when classes resume.

#GoBeach #Thanksgiving #FallBreak
November 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
🎥✨ We’re building next semester’s JPR Social Media Team — and we want YOU.

Think you’ve got an eye for storytelling? An SD card full of half-edited videos? Perfect. 👀

Applications close Wednesday, Nov. 26 - so don’t wait.

#JPRDepartment #JPRSocialMediaTeam #Internship #CSULB
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Today, we recognize those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.  Campus is closed. Classes and services resume Wednesday, Nov. 12.
November 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
🌸 Spring 2026 registration starts Nov. 3!

Majority of students register the week of Nov. 10, so now’s the time to plan your schedule – and we’ve added extra advising hours to help you out.
October 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Dreaming of a future in journalism?
Join The Wall Street Journal’s award-winning newsroom for their 2026 Summer Internships and News Associates programs!

Register for the virtual info session now!

🗓️ Virtual Info Session: Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m.
💼 Apply now at careers.wsj.jobs
October 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
✨ We’re introducing a new series: Leaders in Student Media ✨

Meet Mirella Vargas, president of PRSSA at CSULB!

Mirella leads with purpose: supporting her board as they plan guest speakers, workshops, and agency tours to build engagement and create hands-on opportunities for students to grow!
October 9, 2025 at 2:23 AM
🎉 Starting now through August 2028, all CSU students can access Adobe Creative Cloud at no cost! 📲

Creative Cloud includes industry-leading apps such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and more. 🎨📸📚
October 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
💡Want to learn more about majoring in journalism or public relations? Stop by CLA’s Major and Career Exploration Fair! 🙇‍♂️💭

The Major and Career Exploration Fair is 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, and Wednesday, Oct. 15. It will be located on the Central Quad, Upper Campus. 🏫📍
October 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
✨ September was PRSA Ethics Month!

We’re highlighting insights from two of our own public relations professors, Dr. Tina Chanthapan and Jennifer Newton, who shared practical ethics tips to carry with us all year long.

#CSULBJPR #PRSA #EthicsMonth #csulbsoc
September 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
✨Thank you to the JPR Department Advisory Board members Jennifer Baker-Asiddao and Michael Anastasi for serving as guest speakers last week in JOUR 498: Internship.

We are grateful for their insight as they continue to inspire the next generation of journalists and public relations professionals. 💛
September 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
🎥 Join us for a screening of Reporting from Uvalde and a conversation with journalists who covered the tragedy at Robb Elementary. The documentary was directed by Raya Torres, CSULB JPR alumna (’24), and produced by Jesús Ayala, an assistant professor in our department.
September 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Join EÑYE, CSULB’s bilingual magazine, for a Latine Welcome to celebrate culture, community and connection. 💃🏽🎉

📍 Speaker's Platform
📅 Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025
🕚 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
September 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM