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Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) is the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). It was founded nationally in 1985. There are currently over 400 active chapters at four-year universities and colleges. It's mission is to stimulate interest in the field of communication, promote professional development, and explore graduate school opportunities.
- Goals
- 1. Recognize, foster and reward academic achievement in communication studies
- 2. Stimulate interest in the field of communication
- 3. Promote and encourage professional development among communication majors
- 4. Provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas in the field of communication
- 5. Establish and maintain closer relationships between faculty and students
- 6. Explore options for graduate education in communication studies
- Requirements
- Step 1: Meet Eligibility Requirements
- Min. (45) credits completed for all college courses taken
- Min. cumulative 3.00 GPA for all college courses taken
- Min. (9) credits completed for Communication Studies courses taken
- Min. cumulative 3.50 GPA for Communication Studies courses taken
- One-time induction fee of $45
- At least one semester remaining before graduation
- Step 2: If you're eligible, we ask that our members get involved by attending:
- (2) General Assembly meetings per semester
- (1) Service event per semester
- (1) Social event per semester
- (1) Fundraising event per semester
- Step 3: After these requirements are complete you are an active Lambda Pi Eta member and will be formally recognized at our Spring Induction Ceremony. You are also recognized as a member at the National Level and you will receive a graduation cord, certificate, and pin.
- Meetings
- Monday August 31 @ 7:30PM in Main Hall Rm. 403- Exec Meeting #1*
- Monday September 14 @ 7:30PM in Main Hall Rm. 403- GA Meeting #1**
- Monday September 28 @ 7:30PM in Main Hall Rm. 403- Exec Meeting #2*
- Monday October 5 @ 7:30PM in Main Hall Rm. 403- GA Meeting #2**
- Monday October 26 @ 7:30PM in Main Hall Rm. 403- Exec Meeting #3*
- Monday November 2 @ 7:30PM in Main Hall Rm. 403- GA Meeting #3**
- Monday November 16 @ 7:30PM in Main Hall Rm. 403- Exec Meeting #4*
- Monday Nov. 23 @ 7:30PM in Main Hall Rm. 403- GA Meeting #4**
- Monday December 7 @ 8:30PM in Main Hall Rm. 403- Exec Meeting #5*
- Monday December 7 @ 7:30PM in Main Hall Rm. 403- GA Meeting #5**
- * Meeting is mandatory for Executive Board and recommended for Chairs
- **Meeting is mandatory for Executive Board and Chairs
- Links
- YWCA of Chester County
- Resume Powerwords
- NCA Web Site
- WCU Communication Studies Department
- WCU Home Page
- Contact
- LPH is always looking for new members, speakers, and anyone who wants to be a part of the organization in any way. To contact a member of Lambda Pi Eta, send an email to lpewcu@yahoo.com or come to one of LPH's general assembly meetings.
Aristotle's book, Rhetoric, describes Logos (Lambda) as logic, Pathos (Pi) as emotion, and Ethos (Eta) as character credibility and ethics. In addition to being the official communication studies honor society of the NCA, LPH is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS), which is the nation's only certifying agency for honor societies.