d e t p i r c Uns spring 2017 | waynesburg.edu
Who will I become? JORDAN MITRIK 2016 PUBLIC RELATIONS GRADUATE _______________________
The Reward of Service
Learn about a criminal justice professor and his passion for service. pg. 3
_____________ Day in the Life Gain insight into the typical day of two Waynesburg students. pg. 4
_____________ Internship Highlight Learn about the experience of a Waynesburg student’s internship. pg. 5
_____________ Letter to Parents Hear from parents of a current student about their experiences. pg. 7
“Waynesburg provided me with… opportunities that all served as invaluable resources” While a student at Waynesburg University, Jordan Mitrik, a 2016 public relations graduate, was deeply involved in opportunities that prepared him for his career in an evolving industry. Outside of class, Mitrik participated in the student chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Red Brick Communications, Lambda Pi Eta Communications Honor Society and multiple international service trips. “Waynesburg provided me with a top-notch communication program, dedicated faculty and staff members, and an infinite amount of professional development and leadership training opportunities that all served as invaluable resources to help me launch my career,” said Mitrik.
His classes, participation and travel appropriately prepared him for the work he now encounters in his first job right out of college. Mitrik works as a digital content creator at Brunner, a top national full-service marketing and advertising agency in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In the months leading up to Super Bowl 51, Mitrik was part of a Brunner team that planned and executed 84 Lumber’s first-ever, multi-million dollar Super Bowl commercial spot. He worked on many tasks related to the project, providing him an impressive and exciting chance to contribute to one of the biggest advertising stages in the nation. “What is great about my job is that the work is different every day,” said Mitrik.
In addition to Brunner, he has become involved with the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Pittsburgh chapter as a board member, web content manager and, just recently, co-chair of the chapter’s annual Renaissance Awards ceremony. Mitrik followed his own advice – develop a hunger for knowledge and take advantage of the opportunities that college has to offer – and it’s leading him to great success in his professional endeavors. Reflecting on his own experience, he highly recommends trying something outside of your comfort zone during your college years. “Getting involved in something different from what you’re used to and staying open to new possibilities will help you to discover your passions and find out who you really are,” said Mitrik.