Lambda Pi Eta is the official communication studies honor society of the
National Communication Association (NCA).
The Lynchburg College Epsilon chapter was formed in 1988 as the fourth chapter chartered in the United States. There are more than 400 active chapters at colleges and universities worldwide.
The name Lambda Pi Eta is taken from Aristotle's book, Rhetoric. Each Greek letter represents the three ingredients of persuasion--logos, pathos, and ethos.
Invitation for membership requires a junior or senior major in communication studies to achieve at least a 3.0 overall grade point average and a minimum 3.5 GPA in at least twelve hours of major courses.
At the induction ceremony and banquet held each spring, members receive a certificate and pin from the National Communication Association. Seniors are presented with gold honor cords to be worn at Commencement.
2009 Induction Ceremony
Goals of Lambda Pi Eta are:
(1) Recognize, foster, and reward outstanding scholastic 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.
Lambda Pi Eta sponsors campus events throughout the year.
2008-2009 Year in Review
* Weather and Media: Or Is It Going to Snow Tomorrow? WSET meteorologist Sean Sublette* Mars Attacks: Mars in Fact and Fiction, 1938-2008-Joint LPH/Science Gang presentation-Dr. Neil Sumerlin and Dr. Mike Robinson
* Grad School Question and Answer Session-Dr. Jorgensen-Earp, Dr. Robinson, Prof. Bogacik, Prof. Dean
* Communication Studies Major Fair
* Mock Press Conference
* Lambda Pi Eta Banquet and Induction Ceremony
Faculty advisor is Dr. Mike Robinson
robinson.m@lynchburg.edu