Lectureship for International Public Relations

Oliver Hahr and Dr. Gerhard Vilsmeier teach at Hanover University of Applied
Sciences and Arts

Hanover/Stuttgart/Schweitenkirchen, Germany, January 19, 2010 -- Oliver Hahr (37)

and Dr. Gerhard Vilsmeier (51) lecture at the University of Applied Sciences and
Arts in Hanover. Within the framework of the degree course “Public Relations“,
they are preparing the students for the challenges of international communication.

„Due to the advancing globalization, international topics are essential for PR –

also at medium-sized businesses“, says Prof. Dr. Ulrike Buchholz , holding the
chair for Corporate Communications at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts
in Hanover. „We are pleased to welcome two experienced practitioners, Oliver Hahr
and Gerhard Vilsmeier, as instructors.”

The lecture „International Public Relations” is being held in English language for
the students of the fifth semester. Hereby Oliver Hahr focuses on external
communications. His agency oha communication in Stuttgart supports companies in
developing and implementing international PR activities.

Dr. Gerhard Vilsmeier, owner of i&e communications in Schweitenkirchen, covers

internal and intercultural communications. The media consultant and head of the
DPRG group “Internal Communication” formerly was the chief editor of the employee
magazine “SiemensWelt” at Siemens and later Head of Marketing & Communications at
Siemens Real Estate.

As the first institute in Germany, the University of Sciences and Arts in Hanover
had introduced the degree course “Public Relations” in 1999. In addition to the
Bachelor degree that has been accredited in 2005, the University offers a Master
degree
in “Communication Management” that is also being coordinated by Prof. Dr. Ulrike
Buchholz.

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oha communication is an agency for international public relations. The team

supports companies in attracting the attention of selected target groups, in
particular in the fields of design, technology and healthcare. The services
include profile development, strategic and country-specific PR advisory as well as
the coordination and implementation of PR activities. oha communication was
founded in 2007 by Oliver Frederik Hahr and is headquartered in Stuttgart,
Germany. For more information: www.oha-communication.com.

Contacts: Oliver Hahr, oha communication, Phone +49 (0)711/5088 6582-1, Fax +49
(0)711/5088 6582-9, E-Mail oliver.hahr@oha, communication.com, Internet: www.oha-
communication.com

Dr. Gerhard Vilsmeier, i&e communications, Phone +49 (0)8444/915987, Fax +49
(0)8444/ 915988, E-Mail vilsmeierpres@aol.com,

Prof. Dr. Ulrike Buchholz, University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Hanover,
Degree courses Public Relations (B.A.) and Communication Management (M.A.) Phone
+49 (0)511/9296-2611, Fax +49 (0) 511/9296-2603, E-Mail ulrike.buchholz@fh-
hannover.de, Internet www.fh-hannover.de

Contacts:
Verena Engenhart
oha communication
Germany
P: +49 (0)711/5088 6582-1
F: +49 (0)711/5088 6582-9
verena.engenhart@oha-communication.com
http://www.oha-communication.com