Clubs & Organizations

University of Arizona Organizations

The Communication Honor Society - Lamda PiEta (LPH)

The official Communication Studies Honor Society - Lamda PiEta (LPH) for the University of Arizona Department of Communication. Experience guest speaker lectures, learn about internship opportunities and network with faculty! This club accepts students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a Communication GPA of 3.25. 

Faculty Contact Info: Susan Holland, Email: susanholland@arizona.edu

Public Relations Student Society of America

PRSSA is a new club on campus, offering members a chance to learn and engage in the industry of Public Relations. PRSSA members will have the opportunity to work on PR campaigns for real-world clients and gain working experience with many facets of the job (e.g., overseeing marketing research, bringing in new business opportunities, managing client relationships and events and implementing social media PR strategies).  Meetings will also feature guest speakers with local public relations professionals and University of Arizona Career Service employees, who will share professional insights to help maximize club members' career potential and opportunities.

President Contact Info: Lara Tricarico (laratricarico@arizona.edu)

Faculty Contact Info: Carolyn Smith Casertano (carolynsmith@arizona.edu)


National Organizations

Western States Communication Association (WSCA) 

WSCA's purpose is to unite people in the western United States who have an academic, lay, or professional interest in communication. Although membership extends throughout the United States and internationally, members are predominantly from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Membership is required. For more information please consult: www.westcomm.org

National Communication Association (NCA) 

NCA is a scholarly society devoted to the study of communication. Though based in the United States, it has many international members as well. It works to enhance the research, teaching, and service produced by its members on topics of both intellectual and social significance. Membership is required. For more information please consult: www.natcom.org

International Communication Association (ICA)

ICA is a scholarly society for anyone with an interest in communication. It works to enhance the research, teaching, and service produced by its members on communication topics of both intellectual and social significance. Membership is required. For more information please consult: http://www.icahdq.org/