Mark your calendars: we will be meeting on Tuesday, November 28 at 6pm in AMU 370. This is an important meeting; we will be talking about the new constitution and planning upcoming events. A draft copy of the Constitution will be made available in advance via e-mail. Copies will also be available at the meeting.

At the National Communication Association Annual Convention in San Antonio, TX, Dr. D'Urso received the "Rookie Adviser of the Year Award" from the national Lambda Pi Eta organization. The award was presented along with awards for "Rookie Chapter," "Adviser" and "Chapter" of the Year awards. Dr. D'Urso was nominated by 2005-06 LPH Officers Michuda, Sinsky, and Hodapp.

Dr. D'Urso receives the "Rookie Adviser of the Year Award" from Candice Burch, National Office Student Secretary, and Sara Baker, Student Organizations Coordinator for NCA.

Dr's Julie Ferris (University of Alabama-Huntsville), Adviser of the Year, and Scott D'Urso, Rookie Adviser of the Year, pose with their awards.

Last night, the Beta Epsilon chapter of Lambda Pi Eta welcomed eight new members into its ranks. In attendance for the ceremony were CMST department faculty, Dean John Pauly, guest speaker Dr. Robert Shuter, and friends and family of the inductees. Below are the new inductees as well as a photo of the current membership of the chapter.

Fall 2006 Inductees (From L-R): Brett Higdon, Daniel Plachta, Elizabeth Jorgenson, Aimee Hardinger, Kristen Pierce, Elizabeth Lee, Torrie Boduch, and Stephanie Cave.

Current Members (Top Row): Brett Higdon, Daniel Plachta, Aimee Hardinger, Elizabeth Lee, Torrie Boduch, and Stephanie Cave; (Middle Row): Heidi Heyrman, Elizabeth Jorgenson, Kristen Pierce, Ashley and Dalton; (Front Row): Joseph Petek; (Not shown): Jenna Shultz, Sarah Stoffer, and Colleen Clemenence.

Yesterday's Hot Cider and Cookie Fundraiser on Halloween was a success as we raised over $150. Thanks to all the members who worked the table or baked some of the delicious treats we had for sale. We will hold one more Christmas Bake Sale fundraiser next month in support of the Holiday Giving Tree program as we aim to provide holiday gifts to 12 deserving children this year.