Awards

The Department of Communication gives out the following awards for outstanding student achievement:
 

• Merle D. Brown Award in recognition of outstanding service in intercollegiate debate
• The Steve Esposito Award for outstanding student achievement in radio, television, or film
• The Armin Langholz Prize for outstanding student achievement in radio, television, or public relations
• The Allene Montgomery Prize for outstanding student achievement in communication or theatre
• The Lauren R. Weed Theatre Prize for outstanding student achievement in theatre

A recipient of one of these awards receives a small monetary award and is recognized at Capital's annual Undergraduate Honors Convocation.

The Department of Communication also gives out another monetary award: The Steve Esposito Professional Development Award. This award provides financial assistance to full-time students in the Department of Communication to enhance their professional development.

Recent award winners  

Honor Societies

The Department of Communication hosts three national honor societies: Lambda Pi Eta, Delta Sigma Rho - Tau Kappa Alpha, and Alpha Psi Omega.
 

• Lambda Pi Eta is the national communication honor society for undergraduates.
• Delta Sigma Rho - Tau Kappa Alpha is a collegiate honor society devoted to the promotion of public speaking (forensics/debate).
• Alpha Psi Omega is the national honorary theatre society.

 Requirements for Membership

• Lambda Pi Eta 

According to the standards set forth by the National LPH organization, to be eligible for membership, students must have completed 60 semester hours in undergraduate credit courses; have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0; have completed the equivalent of 12 semester hours in courses in the department of communication; have a grade point average of at least 3.25 in these courses; be in the upper 35% of their graduating class; and be currently enrolled as a full-time student in good standing with their institution. At Capital, we have increased the requirements to include: a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5; a communication course GPA of at least 3.5; and a vote of approval by communication faculty.

Recent Lambda Pi Eta inductees
 

• Alpha Psi Omega  

To be eligible for induction into Capital's chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, a student needs to participate in theatre for at least two semesters and have been approved by current members.