Oklahoma State University PRSSA

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Today is my first day to blog, ever! I guess we all have to start somewhere.

I thought I’d tell you a little about my weekend. I got to meet T. Boone Pickens this weekend at our annual Library dinner. I was shaking when my boss, Bonnie Cain, our PRSSA Liaison, introduced me to him. The first thing he asked me was where I am from. He said he always asks people where they are from.

After getting to watch him in a press conference, walking him over to a VIP Cocktail party, cutting off the line of people getting their books signed and walking him to his table, I felt like I was one of the luckiest people in the world.

Did you know that Pickens has been discussing alternative energy with Obama and McCain? Yeah, I’d say he’s a pretty big deal! He’s also going to be on Jay Leno this week.

Back to the dinner, the fillet was amazing thanks to the cooks at the Atherton and the centerpieces were beautiful thanks to Mrs. Hargis and House of Flowers. The most exciting part of the night, however, was Burns Hargis and Pickens chatting like they’d grown up together on the same block. I can honestly say I paid attention the entire time because they knew how to catch the crowd’s ear and really make it an interesting conversation.

Did I mention that the networking at this event was nuts? I didn’t even have to ask for anyones business card, they just kept handing them out. The reason I am telling you this isn’t to brag, but to tell you that OSU grads are willing to help OSU students. It’s all about who you meet along the way. Remember, the possibilities are endless in the world of public relations.

-Maggie Kierl
OSU PRSSA
Programming Director
& Public Relations Intern
at the OSU Library