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Thirty-three inducted into communication honor society

May 10, 2007

KALAMAZOO--Thirty-three students were inducted April 11 into Western Michigan University's chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, a national communication honor society for undergraduate students.

Students who are majoring in communication are eligible to join the chapter if they have completed at least 60 credits of coursework, with 12 credits in communication, and have attained a grade point average of 3.0 or higher overall and 3.25 or higher in their communication courses.

Lambda Pi Eta recognizes, fosters and rewards outstanding scholastic achievement; stimulates interest in the field of communication; promotes and encourages professional development among communication scholars; provides an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas in the field of communication; establishes and maintains close relationships and mutual understanding between faculty and students; and explores options for further graduate education.

More than 1,300 students are enrolled in one of the seven major programs and three minor programs offered by WMU's School of Communication.

2007 Lambda Pi Eta Inductees

Nathaniel Abernathy of Jackson, Mich., is a junior majoring in film, video and media studies. He has a 3.85 overall GPA.

Sarah Anderson of Portage, Mich., is a senior majoring in communication studies as well as English. She has a 3.86 overall GPA and is a member of the Lee Honors College.

Rebecca Bakken of Dearborn, Mich., is a senior majoring in journalism. She has a 3.22 overall GPA.

Janee Beville of Grand Rapids, Mich., is a senior majoring in interpersonal communication as well as in psychology. She has a 3.83 overall GPA.

Halley Lynn Blythe of Troy, Mich., is a junior majoring in film, video and media studies. She has a 3.68 overall GPA.

Krystal Bresnahan of Haslett, Mich., is a senior majoring in interpersonal communication. She has a 4.0 overall GPA and is a member of the Lee Honors College.

Bethany Briolat of Port Huron, Mich., is a senior majoring organizational communication as well as marketing. She has a 3.29 overall GPA.

Jon Callender of Dimondale, Mich., is a senior majoring in journalism. He has a 3.56 overall GPA.

Chi Man Cheng of Hong Kong is a senior majoring in public relations. She has a 3.74 overall GPA.

Ashley M. Choker of Vicksburg, Mich., is a senior majoring in organizational communication as well as in women's studies. She has a 3.14 overall GPA.

Trisha Craig of Holly, Mich., is a senior majoring in organizational communication. She has a 3.31 overall GPA.

Paul Joseph Fishwick of Trenton, Mich., is a senior majoring in film, video and media studies. He has a 3.49 overall GPA.

Erica Frappier of Romeo, Mich., is a junior majoring in organizational communication. She has a 3.46 overall GPA.

Larissa Anne Friday of Hartford, Mich., is a junior majoring in organizational communication. She has a 3.71 overall GPA.

Allison Gruner of Okemos, Mich., is a senior majoring in film, video and media studies as well as in creative writing. She is a member of the Lee Honors College and has a 3.58 overall GPA.

Kyle Herm of Otsego, Mich., is a senior majoring in public relations. He has a 3.88 overall GPA.

Katherine Jarvi of Grand Haven, Mich., is a junior majoring in public relations as well as in Spanish. She has a 3.40 overall GPA.

Alexandra Kaiser of Riverview, Mich., is a junior majoring in organizational communication. She has a 3.88 overall GPA.

Jessica Krzesimowski of Macomb, Mich., is a senior majoring in organizational communication. She has a 3.58 overall GPA.

Jillian Kurtz of Taylor, Mich., is a senior majoring in film, video and media studies as well as theater performance. She has a 3.77 overall GPA.

Lok Yin Li of Hong Kong is a senior majoring in public relations. She has a 3.90 overall GPA.

Eric Litaker of Watervliet, Mich., is a junior majoring in film, video and media studies. He has a 3.40 overall GPA.

Justin Mayle of Ionia, Mich., is a junior majoring in film, video and media studies. He has a 3.89 overall GPA.

Dane Middleton of Kildeer, Ill., is a senior majoring in film, video and media studies. He has a 3.18 overall GPA.

Amanda Miller of Horton, Mich., is a senior majoring in film, video and media studies as well as in political science. She has a 3.54 overall GPA.

Leslie Pawlak of Battle Creek, Mich., is a senior majoring in public relations. She has a 3.13 overall GPA.

D. Michael Reed of Port Huron, Mich., is a senior majoring in public relations. He has a 3.57 overall GPA.

Katie R. Smith of Sumner, Mich., is a senior majoring in interpersonal communication. She has a 3.59 overall GPA.

Megan Sommer of Dansville, Mich., is a senior majoring in interpersonal communication as well as in women's studies. She has a 3.38 overall GPA.

Marissa Staniec of Sterling Heights, Mich., is a junior majoring in film, video and media studies as well as in dance. She has a 3.53 overall GPA.

Raymond Venezia of Ada, Mich., is a junior majoring in film, video and media studies. He is has a 3.77 overall GPA.

Jacqui Volkmann of Holland, Mich., is a senior majoring in organizational communication as well as in Spanish. She has a 3.79 overall GPA.

Alyssa Whitmore of Wadsworth, Ill., is a junior majoring in public relations as well as political science. She has a 3.08 overall GPA.

Media contact: Jeanne Baron, (269) 387-8400, jeanne.baron@wmich.edu

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