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		<title>Special Thanks</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Near the end of 2007, I started to develop a serious interest in public relations. I decided to go back to school, and specialize my education with a PR certificate. I chose to attend Ryerson University, from recommendations, and also due to their flexible scheduling. When I began this program, I set goals for myself. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Near the end of 2007, I started to develop a serious interest in public relations. I decided to go back to school, and specialize my education with a PR certificate. I chose to attend Ryerson University, from recommendations, and also due to their flexible scheduling.</p>
<p>When I began this program, I set goals for myself. I knew I would be taking classes part-time, in addition to working full-time and all of the other obligations that make up life. I didn&#8217;t want to just complete the courses, I wanted to excel in them. If I was going to make this my career, I should at least enjoy learning about it. I set two goals for myself: complete the program within four consecutive terms, and achieve a 4.0 GPA.</p>
<p>Today I officially achieved both goals. Final marks were released for the two classes I was taking this term (my fourth) bringing my GPA to 4.08. I have completed Ryerson&#8217;s PR program, and will attending the convocation on June 9th!</p>
<p>From January 2008 to April 2009 I worked hard to achieve my goals, but I would not have had any success without the help of many people along the way. I would like to take this opportunity to thank some of the PR instructors, social media personalities and PR professionals that have helped me. Thank you to:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dir/irene/tysall" target="_blank">Irene Tysall</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.cprstoronto.com/membership/biographies.aspx?action=display&amp;id=25" target="_blank">Susan McDougall</a></p>
<p>Joe Lewis</p>
<p>Bob Cooper</p>
<p>Phyllis Bennett</p>
<p><a href="http://provocativepr.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lauren Wolff</a></p>
<p><a href="http://intangibles.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Boyd Neil</a></p>
<p><a href="http://alanchumley.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Alan Chumley</a></p>
<p>Nick Douloff</p>
<p>Anne Grady</p>
<p><a href="http://www.prworks.ca/" target="_blank">David Jones</a></p>
<p><a href="http://terryfallis.com/" target="_blank">Terry Fallis</a></p>
<p><a href="http://clarkeblog.com/" target="_blank">Chris Clarke</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.prconversations.com/" target="_blank">Judy Gombita</a></p>
<p>And to all the other PR &amp; Communications professionals that have offered guidance along the way. Each of you have provided valuable insight and guidance, and I appreciate all the help that you have given. Thank you, and I hope our paths cross again in the future!</p>
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