2008-09 LPH Officers
April 28, 2008
I am pleased to
announce the results of this spring's elections for LPH Officers
for 2008-09 academic year.
President-elect - Tiffany Imburgia
Vice-President-elect- Brittany Roskom
Secretary/Treasurer-elect - Christine Diedrick & Robyn Keuler*
*We had a tie for the position. The officers and I felt that both candidates could share the job until the position can be formally split in the fall. We have grown to the point that we had been considering this move already. Both agreed that this was a good solution.
Congratulations to the new officers!
Scott
President-elect - Tiffany Imburgia
Vice-President-elect- Brittany Roskom
Secretary/Treasurer-elect - Christine Diedrick & Robyn Keuler*
*We had a tie for the position. The officers and I felt that both candidates could share the job until the position can be formally split in the fall. We have grown to the point that we had been considering this move already. Both agreed that this was a good solution.
Congratulations to the new officers!
Scott
2008-09 LPH Officer Elections
April 21, 2008
Each
Spring, the Beta Epsilon chapter of Lambda Pi Eta must elect new
officers for the coming academic year. This year, we have four
candidates running for the three officer positions of chapter
President, Vice-President, and Secretary. Please review each of the
candidates statements posted below.
To vote, simply reply to the e-mail you receive by no later than Friday, April 25th at 5p indicating below your top three choices (1st through 3rd) for LPH officers. The candidate that receives the most 1st place votes will become President; the candidate that receives the second most 1st place and 2nd place votes will become Vice president; and the candidate that receives the majority of the remaining votes will become Secretary. Results will be announced at the 1st Annual LPH Spring Cookout and then published both on the website and via e-mail. If you have any specific questions for the candidates, please feel free to contact them. This election is open to all current members.
Candidate #1 - Tiffany Imburgia - At this point in time, how many of you can honestly say you know all the current Lambda Pi Eta members by name? For those of you who can, would you feel comfortable addressing any one of them on the street? I am running for the position of President because I believe Lambda Pi Eta is more than an honor society you join while in college and forget about after graduation. In order for us to promote professional development among our members, we need to first build relationships and truly get to know one another.
Being an active member in a sorority on campus, I have over two years of experience in planning and executing social and service events, and I would like to give Lamba Pi Eta members more of these types of opportunities to participate in each semester. I would love for our members to serve as role models and mentors for underclassmen in our major, and provide them with writing and public speaking assistance when needed.
Finally, I want our alum to stay informed and involved with Lambda Pi Eta. As an internal communication intern, one of my responsibilities is to help create and edit our company's monthly newsletter. I would like to create something similair to send out to our alum at the end of each semester to help keep them informed. Our alum are more than likely going to take jobs in the field of Communication after graduation and can serve as an excellent resource for those members seeking advice upon entering the job market.
Thank you for your time and thank you for considering me for the position of President.
Candidate #2 - Christine Diedrick - People seem to always ask me why I decided to not only come to Marquette University, but why I choose to major in Communication Studies. It’s hard for me to explain to these people just how much I love the classes and what I learn within my major. Being a member of LPH means that I am in a group of people who get just why Communication Studies is important and understand that being a part of this College not only requires time within the classroom, but time in service to others as well. I hope that as an officer of LPH I can share with others this joy for the studies we do in the classroom and the service we do outside as well. I am honored to be part of LPH and I would be honored to be an officer within it, proving to everyone the importance of what we learn, what we do, and who we are.
Candidate #3 - Robyn Keuler - I would like to be an officer for Lambda Pi Eta because I believe I have the qualifications to help LPH reach its full potential as an important part of the College of Communication. I honestly had never heard of LPH until I was invited to join, and I think that is something that can be changed. LPH needs to be something people join because they believe in its mission and its values- not just as a resume-builder. Spreading the word about LPH and focusing on recruitment is crucial.
I will admit that as a new member I am not very knowledgeable about LPH yet, but I am very excited to get to know the Beta Epsilon chapter. As a newly inducted member, I believe can bring a fresh set of ideas and a unique perspective to the organization. I am thrilled that LPH is service-oriented, and I would love to further develop that aspect of the chapter. I look forward to getting to know all the members and growing together as a team.
Candidate #4 - Brittany Roskom - My name is Brittany Roskom, and I just recently became part of this very prestigious honor society. Some of you may know me, but others may not because I am currently studying abroad in London. Although I am not currently at Marquette, I am extremely interested in becoming involved in Lambda Pi Eta as much as I possibly can, so I am running for the position of Vice President. Since my freshman year at Marquette I have tried to be involved in as many activities as possible. I have been historian to Cobeen’s hall council, Dance Inc. Secretary and Treasurer, dancer for Dance Inc., and choreographer. I also am a member of Alpha Phi Sorority and was an active participant of the Student Council of Communication as Secretary. Before I left for London for a semester, I also created and made the day-by-day calendar seen outside of the Johnston Hall elevators. When I am not actively involved in these great organizations, I work at the Brew Bayou as well as 94.5 WKTI, one of Milwaukee’s top radio stations. I feel that I am very qualified for this position because I am a very responsible and organized person. I am also very enthusiastic in every job and organization I am a part of. I feel that as Vice President of Lambda Pi Eta I will be able to bring a lot of enthusiasm and new ideas to an already tremendous organization. I am also very easy to get along with and will be able to work with everyone within the organization. Also after researching our chapter, I feel I would be able to assist the President and other members of the E-board with creating new and better social and service activities each semester. Studying aboard has allowed me to gain a new understanding of the world around me. The experiences that I have had studying aboard will allow me to share and incorporate new dimensions of international understanding. Thank you for considering me for the position of Vice President, and I look forward to returning home and working with a such a great group of people!
To vote, simply reply to the e-mail you receive by no later than Friday, April 25th at 5p indicating below your top three choices (1st through 3rd) for LPH officers. The candidate that receives the most 1st place votes will become President; the candidate that receives the second most 1st place and 2nd place votes will become Vice president; and the candidate that receives the majority of the remaining votes will become Secretary. Results will be announced at the 1st Annual LPH Spring Cookout and then published both on the website and via e-mail. If you have any specific questions for the candidates, please feel free to contact them. This election is open to all current members.
Candidate #1 - Tiffany Imburgia - At this point in time, how many of you can honestly say you know all the current Lambda Pi Eta members by name? For those of you who can, would you feel comfortable addressing any one of them on the street? I am running for the position of President because I believe Lambda Pi Eta is more than an honor society you join while in college and forget about after graduation. In order for us to promote professional development among our members, we need to first build relationships and truly get to know one another.
Being an active member in a sorority on campus, I have over two years of experience in planning and executing social and service events, and I would like to give Lamba Pi Eta members more of these types of opportunities to participate in each semester. I would love for our members to serve as role models and mentors for underclassmen in our major, and provide them with writing and public speaking assistance when needed.
Finally, I want our alum to stay informed and involved with Lambda Pi Eta. As an internal communication intern, one of my responsibilities is to help create and edit our company's monthly newsletter. I would like to create something similair to send out to our alum at the end of each semester to help keep them informed. Our alum are more than likely going to take jobs in the field of Communication after graduation and can serve as an excellent resource for those members seeking advice upon entering the job market.
Thank you for your time and thank you for considering me for the position of President.
Candidate #2 - Christine Diedrick - People seem to always ask me why I decided to not only come to Marquette University, but why I choose to major in Communication Studies. It’s hard for me to explain to these people just how much I love the classes and what I learn within my major. Being a member of LPH means that I am in a group of people who get just why Communication Studies is important and understand that being a part of this College not only requires time within the classroom, but time in service to others as well. I hope that as an officer of LPH I can share with others this joy for the studies we do in the classroom and the service we do outside as well. I am honored to be part of LPH and I would be honored to be an officer within it, proving to everyone the importance of what we learn, what we do, and who we are.
Candidate #3 - Robyn Keuler - I would like to be an officer for Lambda Pi Eta because I believe I have the qualifications to help LPH reach its full potential as an important part of the College of Communication. I honestly had never heard of LPH until I was invited to join, and I think that is something that can be changed. LPH needs to be something people join because they believe in its mission and its values- not just as a resume-builder. Spreading the word about LPH and focusing on recruitment is crucial.
I will admit that as a new member I am not very knowledgeable about LPH yet, but I am very excited to get to know the Beta Epsilon chapter. As a newly inducted member, I believe can bring a fresh set of ideas and a unique perspective to the organization. I am thrilled that LPH is service-oriented, and I would love to further develop that aspect of the chapter. I look forward to getting to know all the members and growing together as a team.
Candidate #4 - Brittany Roskom - My name is Brittany Roskom, and I just recently became part of this very prestigious honor society. Some of you may know me, but others may not because I am currently studying abroad in London. Although I am not currently at Marquette, I am extremely interested in becoming involved in Lambda Pi Eta as much as I possibly can, so I am running for the position of Vice President. Since my freshman year at Marquette I have tried to be involved in as many activities as possible. I have been historian to Cobeen’s hall council, Dance Inc. Secretary and Treasurer, dancer for Dance Inc., and choreographer. I also am a member of Alpha Phi Sorority and was an active participant of the Student Council of Communication as Secretary. Before I left for London for a semester, I also created and made the day-by-day calendar seen outside of the Johnston Hall elevators. When I am not actively involved in these great organizations, I work at the Brew Bayou as well as 94.5 WKTI, one of Milwaukee’s top radio stations. I feel that I am very qualified for this position because I am a very responsible and organized person. I am also very enthusiastic in every job and organization I am a part of. I feel that as Vice President of Lambda Pi Eta I will be able to bring a lot of enthusiasm and new ideas to an already tremendous organization. I am also very easy to get along with and will be able to work with everyone within the organization. Also after researching our chapter, I feel I would be able to assist the President and other members of the E-board with creating new and better social and service activities each semester. Studying aboard has allowed me to gain a new understanding of the world around me. The experiences that I have had studying aboard will allow me to share and incorporate new dimensions of international understanding. Thank you for considering me for the position of Vice President, and I look forward to returning home and working with a such a great group of people!
Hunger Cleanup 2008
April 21, 2008
Hunger
Cleanup 2008 saw 5 LPH members and their advisor (and his wife -
Thanks Jenn) participate in the annual Marquette event. This year,
along with dozens of other MU participants, LPH helped in the
cleanup of the Amani Neighborhood near 27th and Fond du Lac. We
were given the task of cleaning up an abandoned lot which had been
used as a dumping ground for refuse and other debris rendering it
unsafe even though it was often used by neighborhood children as a
playground. Following our efforts (see below) it is now a much
cleaner and safer place for everyone in the neighborhood. This same
treatment was given to many places in the Amani neighborhood and
was appreciated by Project Respect (the local
sponsor).
From left to right: Dr. D'Urso, Vanessa Day, Brett Higdon, Daniel
Plachta, Aimee Hardinger, and Megan Carver.
Clean results
1st Annual LPH Spring Cookout
April 14, 2008
The first Annual
Spring LPH Cookout is going to be held Saturday, April 26th at Dr.
D'Urso's house. All current and former members are invited to
attend. Food and beverages will be supplied. The cookout will go
from 12n-3p and you can come for all or part of the time. Please
RSVP to Dr. D'Urso by Thursday, April 24th. If you need more
information, contact one of the officers or Dr. D'Urso. Rides from
campus can be arranged with other members as needed. Please let us
know if you are in need of transportation.
Hunger Cleanup
April 14, 2008
Just a reminder
that Hunger Cleanup is this coming Saturday, April 19th. Thanks to
all of the members who are participating (either with LPH or with
another MU organization).
Elections for 2008-09 Officers
April 14, 2008
Each
April, LPH Beta Epsilon elects new officers for the coming year.
Starting today through this Friday, we will be accepting
nominations and self-nominations for officer positions.
Officers will be
elected for one-year terms to the offices of President, Vice
President and Secretary Treasurer. Each nominated candidate must
submit a statement regarding what he or she would like to do as an
officer for LPH. These statements will be posted on the website
this coming weekend. Voting will take place beginning Monday, April
21st through April 25th. Positions will be determined by the votes
of all current members. Results will be announced at the Spring
Cookout on Saturday, April 26th. If you have any questions, please
contact Dr. D'Urso. All nominations should be sent to him via
e-mail.
Spring 2008 Induction and Honor Cord Presentations
April 04, 2008
The Beta
Epsilon Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta welcomed 19 new members into the
organization on Wednesday. 10 of the new inductees were in
attendance (several were studying abroad this semester and were
unable to attend). In addition to the induction of new members, 10
seniors received their honor cords for their upcoming graduation
ceremony in May. Thanks go out to Dean John Pauly for being our
guest speaker this year. It was the largest and most well attended
induction in many years. We will have 17 returning members for the
fall, 15 of which will be with us for the full academic year of
2008-09.
New Inductees (left to right): Karen Casey, Amanda Apollo, Robyn
Keuler, Christine Diedrick, Lauren Fritz, John Sonn, Tiffany
Imburgia, Megan Carver, Jennifer Lindeke, & Wendy Walker
(Elizabeth Dupree, Arielle Seidman, Suzanne Weigel, Timothy Myers,
Mary Therese Pembroke, Brittany Roskom, David Stoffel, Laura
Frericks, and Katherine George not shown)
Current members in attendance (left to right): Shaina Mango,
Katherine Lee, Amanda Apollo, Robyn Keuler, Christine Diedrick,
Lauren Fritz, John Sonn, Tiffany Imburgia, Brett Higdon, Karen
Casey, Dan Plachta, Vanessa Day, Jennifer Lindeke, Megan Carver,
Aimee Hardinger, Wendy Walker, & Torrie
Boduch.
Graduating Seniors - May 2008 (left to right): Torrie Boduch,
Katherine Lee, Karen Casey, Lauren Fritz, Vanessa Day, Brett
Higdon, Megan Carver, Dan Plachta, & Shaina Mango (Not in
attendance: Ashley Dalton, Elizabeth Dupree, Heather Hecimovich,
Arielle Seidman, Aubrey Trembley, & Suzanne Weigel)