Student Organizations

Ad/PR Club

Ad/PR ClubThe UNK Ad/PR Club functions as a small-scale advertising agency seeking real businesses as clients. It promotes better understanding of the mutual functions of advertising and public relations, encourages professionalism and networking with professionals, helps develop the individual communication skills of members, and promotes fellowship.

Members host speakers, coordinate seminars, attend career days, enjoy field trips, do community service projects, and participate in events sponsored by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) and Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

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If you're interested in joining or have any questions please contact:
Jacob Rosdail, Department Chair
rosdailjr@unk.edu
(308) 865-8735


Forensics

the unk forensics team poses for a photo in front of the antelope statueThe UNK Forensics team is UNK’s competitive speech team. It focuses on public speaking and interpretation events, giving students opportunities to develop communication, critical thinking, and performance skills through intercollegiate competition.

Team members prepare and perform events such as platform speeches and literary interpretation pieces, then travel to tournaments where they compete against students from other colleges and universities. Participation emphasizes analysis, persuasion, and performance, helping students become more confident and effective communicators in academic, professional, and civic settings.

If you're interested in joining or have any questions please contact:
Kaleb Schuster, Coach
schusterk2@unk.edu
(308) 865-8321


Lambda Pi Eta

Lambda Pi Eta is a student organization which recognizes, fosters and rewards outstanding scholastic achievement in the field of communication.

Lambda Pi Eta provides students with the opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas, to promote professional development among communication majors and to establish and maintain close relationships. Lambda Pi Eta stimulates student interest in graduate study and research. Visit Lambda Pi Eta's student organization on NCA's website.

If you're interested in joining, or have any questions please contact:
Dr. Tiffani Luethke
luethket@unk.edu
(308) 865-8412


Students in Mass Media (S.I.M.M.)

Students in Mass Media (S.I.M.M.) is an honorary organization for journalism/mass communication and multimedia students. Its purpose is to provide students with networking and out-of-class educational opportunities through speakers, workshops and field trips.

S.I.M.M. also provides service to the community, the university and the department through philanthropy and other activities.

Meeting time: Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.
Location: LIBR 141

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If you're interested in joining or have any questions please contact:
Jacob Rosdail, Faculty Advisor
rosdailjr@unk.edu
(308) 865-8735