Judy C. Pearson Department of Communication Studies
Student Organizations
Communication Studies Clubs and Programs
Extracurricular activities are an important part of the collegiate experience. Participating in student or national organizations gives our students the opportunity to network, gain leadership skills, and build their resumes.
Our Student Organizations
Communication Studies Club
The Communication Studies Club is for students who desire to work together in the areas of community service, professional networking, and social support. The club encourages camaraderie and communication between students and faculty, serves students in the pursuit of their educational and career goals, and provides a social outlet for Communication Studies majors and minors. For more information, contact advisor Scott Wells.
Drama Club
The Drama Club is a student organization dedicated to exploring theatre arts. No previous experience is necessary. The club performs two on-campus performances a year.
Visit Huskies Connect for more information.
Speech and Debate Program / Forensics – SCSU Talking Huskies
Speech and Debate Program / SCSU Forensics provides competitive speech and debate, university engagement, and community outreach to support students' holistic development. Members host educational events, serve the larger speech community, and compete at regional and national tournaments throughout the year in speaking, interpretation/acting, and debate activities. The program helps students grow as communicators, performers, and leaders; strengthen research and organizational skills; experience literature and topics; and share performances in various contexts. The program is open to students of any major or minor, and there is no cost to participate. The Mary Ahles Adams Scholarship is available for participating students. Incoming freshmen or transfer students are encouraged to apply via the scholarship application form. For more information, contact program director Scott Wells.
The SCSU Talking Huskies host the Icebox Classic tournament the first weekend in February.
Lambda Pi Eta
Lambda Pi Eta is the honorary society of the National Communication Association. The organization's title symbolizes the three ingredients of persuasion identified by Aristotle: Lambda = logos (logic), Pi = pathos (emotions), and Eta = ethos (credibility and ethics). St. Cloud State University's Lambda Pi Eta Chapter fosters and rewards outstanding scholastic achievement and stimulates interest in the study of communication.
Students are eligible if they have:
- a 3.0 overall GPA with a 3.25 GPA in the Communication Studies major
- completed at least 60 credits
- completed 12 credits in Communication Studies.
Qualified students can apply online with this link