From Achievement to Impact: Celebrating New Lambda Pi Eta Members.
The Lambda Pi Eta, the official honor society of the National Communication Association, held its annual new member induction ceremony on April 22 from 7:30–8:30 p.m. The Rutgers University chapter, Zeta Delta, welcomed a new cohort of members in a ceremony recognizing academic excellence and achievement in the field of communication.
Associate Professor of Communication DaJung Woo, who has served as Faculty Advisor of Lambda Pi Eta since 2021, played a central role in the evening’s program. The event was organized by student leaders Eden Shavit (Secretary), Ellie Maltzman (Vice President), and Jordan Nussbaum (President), whose efforts throughout the academic year made the ceremony possible.
The ceremony began with opening remarks from Woo, who welcomed and congratulated the new members while also thanking the student officers for their dedication and hard work. Following the welcome, student officers shared the history, mission, and significance of Lambda Pi Eta membership, emphasizing its role in fostering scholarship and professional development in communication studies. Each new member was then formally inducted and presented with an official certificate, society pin, and gold graduation cord to be worn at commencement.
After the induction, guest speaker Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication Erin Christie addressed the audience with a motivational message. Her remarks encouraged members to apply their communication knowledge to make meaningful contributions in their communities and professions. She urged students to remain curious, continue striving for excellence, and take pride in their accomplishments.
Lambda Pi Eta accepts new member applications each semester, with a formal induction ceremony held annually during the spring term to honor all students who joined within the academic year. Eligibility for membership requires students to be Communication majors who have completed at least 60 total degree credits, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and achieve a Communication GPA of 3.25 or higher.
The annual ceremony serves as both a celebration of academic success and a reminder of the impact that strong communication skills can have in shaping the future.
