Clubs

The Department of Communication offers many clubs to students within specific fields.

Akamai Advertising

The Akamai Advertising Agency is Hawai’i Pacific University’s student chapter of the American Advertising Federation. Learn with a group of your peers about advertising with people in the actual field.

Group Advisor: Annmarie Manzulli amanzulli@hpu.edu

Debate Society

The HPU Sea Warrior Debate Society is always excited to welcome new minds and talent to its already excelling debate squad.  This group debates with colleges across the island and on the mainland. Learn one of the fundamentals in conversation; DEBATE!

Group Advisor: Thomas Dowd tdowd@hpu.edu

Lambda Phi Eta

The Hawaii Pacific University student chapter of the national communication honor society Lambda Pi Eta is Eta Tau.  The organization provides recognition for outstanding students majoring in any communication field.

Group Advisor: Matt George mgeorge@hpu.edu

MA COM

MA/COM intends to foster a sense of ohana for HPU's Master of Arts students inthe College of Communication.  We do this by providing students opportunities to make connections in the communication field. This is one of the biggest clubs within our department. Meet your peers and network with people in your field of interest.

Group Advisor: John Barnum jbarnum@hpu.edu

Polygolot Toastmasters

A chapter of Toastmasters international, an organization that seeks to make better communications with emphasis on public speaking and interpersonal skills.

Group Advisor: Marianne Luken mlucken@hpu.edu

PRSSA  Public Relations Student Society of America

Joining PRSSA gives students access to a variety of member benefits that will enhance your education, broaden your professional network and launch your career. You can you join through PRSSA’s HPU Chapter to take advantage of internships, conferences, and countless other opportunities. PRSSA is a professional organization and looks great on a resume, not to mention it gives students the real world experience that companies are looking for. Don’t wait, join today and get your career in PR started!

Group Advisor: Annmarie Manzulli amanzulli@hpu.edu

There are many other clubs to join with the school.

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