Interested in political campaigns and the 3 Ms: media, money & message? Attend a luncheon talk at the lovely Arizona Inn, on Nov 12, 11: 45 a.m. to 1 p.m. by Assistant Professor Kate Kenski of the University of Arizona Dept. of Communication. This event is sponsored by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

Cost is: UA/Pima Students, $15; PRSA Members, $25; Non-members, $35. Those without a reservation may have to pay an extra $10.

Dr. Kenski will discuss “how campaign strategies shape public opinion in pivotal elections. And, with the recent mid-term elections just over, she will weigh in on how effectively area candidates used messages to convince voters.”

Kenski co-authored a new book entitled “The Obama Victory: How Media, Money, and Message Shaped the 2008 Election” (co-authored with Bruce W. Hardy and Kathleen Hall Jamieson; June 2010, Oxford University Press).

Professor Kenski was interviewed on KUAT Channel 6 on October 15 (click here). She did say that the CD 7 and CD 8 U.S. House races were going to be close. And listen to what Kenski said about former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin.

Reservations can be made online at www.prsatucson.org or by contacting Ellen Hull by phone, 520-795-0300 x2283, or email, ehull@jfcstucson.org.

The 20,000-member Public Relations Society of America is the world’s largest organization for public relations professionals. Members represent business and industry, counseling firms, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional service firms and not-for-profit organizations.

More than 100 chapters in 10 geographical districts provide opportunities to grow professionally, share ideas, practice skills, and network with colleagues.

The Arizona Inn is at 2200 E. Elm Street (between Campbell & Tucson Blvd.), phone 520-325-1541.