Every year, PRSSA chapters host about 15 Regional Activities nationally, one to three day conferences during the Spring Semester. PRSSA's National Vice President of Regional Activities selects and supervises the Regional Activities. Any student can attend any Regional Activity.

The 2008 UO Regional Activity will be Tuesday, May 6 at the Holiday Inn (Crown Plaza) at the Convention Center in Portland, Ore., the day before the Communicator's Conference in the same location. Expected attendance at Networking in the Northwest is 100 students, mostly from institutes of higher education in Oregon and Washington.

The Regional Activity aims to be the most beneficial professional development event in the Pacific Northwest for college students interested in public relations careers:

•  Demonstrate PRSSA's commitment to diversity in all aspects of the word.

•  Showcase the excellence of the University of Oregon, Portland, Ore. and the entire Pacific Northwest.

Create a welcoming environment for diverse participants, especially those with disabilities.