Communication Studies Club
The Communication Studies Student Club is a dynamic organization designed for majors, minors, and other students who are iterested in communication related activites. Focusing on academic, professional, and social experiences, we hope to offer club members opportunities to make the most of their college experience.
Club Goals
- Maintain and improve the unique Communication Studies Department community.
- Establish and maintain close relationships and understanding between students and faculty.
- Keep students involved in the major and the university.
- Recognize, foster, and reward outstanding academic achievement.
- Stimulate interest in the field of communication.
- Promote and encourage professional development among communication students.
Club Activities
The club meetings are designed to offer club members academic, professional, and social opportunities. the club sponsors academic and social events throughout the year, including during Liberal Arts Week and the university-wide Open House, and organizes the annual Communication Studies Department banquet. the club has snacks at all of their meetings, participates in the Halloween Hoopla, and holds annual Thanksgiving and St. Patrick's Day potlucks. The Club houses the local chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the national communication discipline honor society. Guest speakers on communication careers and graduate school are invited to speak at meetings, and past Cal Poly Communication Studies graduates return to speak at the club's annual Career Day symposium.
Club Fees
Student membership fees are $30 for the academic year. The fees help finance logistical costs for Club activities and pay for the food and snacks served at meetings.
Club Officers
| Officer | Name | Email (Click to Compose and Send) |
| President | Grant Garcia | ggarci09@calpoly.edu |
| Vice-President | Fatema Etemadi | fetemadi@calpoly.edu |
| Secretary | Ashley Ballinger | alballin@calpoly.edu |
| Treasurer | Brian Peters | bgpeters@calpoly.edu |
| Public Relations Officer | Kelly Plasterer | kplaster@calpoly.edu |
| Event Coordinator | Christia Brockman | cbrockma@calpoly.edu |
| Philanthropy Coordinator | Amanda Arimura | aarimura@calpoly.edu |
Announcements and Upcoming Events
2011-2012 Meeting Schedule
October 4, 11:10 am - 12:00 noon, Agriculture 10-227
Club "Meet and Greet"
October 18, 11:10 am - 12:00 noon, Agriculture 10-227
Huuman Resources Careers
November 8, 11:10 am - 12:00 noon, Agriculture 10-227
PASS (Plan a Student Schedule) Party
2011-2012 Club Activities
Club Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
Contact Club officers for details