Student Organizations
Lambda Pi Eta
ULM hosts its own chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the official communication studies honor
society of the National Communication Association. The goals of Lambda Pi Eta are
to: 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; and 6) explore options for graduate
education in communication studies. Dr. Lesli Pace (pace@ulm.edu)聽is the advisor for Lambda Pi Eta.
Public Relations Student Society of America
The mission of the ULM chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America
is to serve its members by enhancing their knowledge of public relations and providing
access to professional development opportunities, as well as to serve the public relations
profession by helping to develop highly qualified, well-prepared professionals. Dr.
Bette Kauffman聽(kauffman@ulm.edu) and Dr. Turner Wilson (steckline@ulm.edu) are the advisors.
Speech and Debate Forum
The ULM Speech and Debate Forum offers experiences in both speech and performance.
We also publish a Traveling Scholar series and the Bill and Linda Rambin public debate
forums. these series create opportunity for students, faculty, and the community to
engage with experts in the discipline. Students can compete in two styles of debate:
International Public Debate Association (IPDA) and National Parliamentary Debate Association
(NPDA). Students may also compete in any or all of the American Forensic Association
(AFA) speech events. Membership is open to all regularly-enrolled undergraduate students
at ULM. Dr. Lesli Pace (pace@ulm.edu)聽is the advisor.
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