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Think you have what it takes to deliver a great speech?  Compete with  fellow students for cash prizes up to $300!

Lambda Pi Eta, the Communication Honor Society, is sponsoring a Public Speaking Competition on TUESDAY, MARCH 4th at 7:30 pm in the  SCILS Student Lounge.

To be eligible to compete:

• You must be a Communication major
• You must submit a short abstract outlining your speech

Speeches should be prepared in advance and be about 3-5 minutes.  Topics may include, but are not limited to:

• An ethical dilemma that relates to the field of communication  (i.e., using the Internet to plagiarize)
• The role of communication in interpersonal relationships
• The importance of communication in everyday life
• The role of the media in voicing student concerns over the changes  at Rutgers
• Topic of your choice

Abstracts are due by MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18th to Dr. Bolden's mailbox or  to a Lambda Pi Eta Executive Board Member. Please include your name, expected graduation date and email address with your abstract. If you  are selected you will be notified by email no later than February  21st with further details. Those who are selected will present their  speech before a panel of judges and audience on Tuesday March 4th at  7:30 pm. All are welcome to attend.

Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place speakers in each class:

• Ann Bussing Speaking Award for Seniors - $300 & $200
• Irving Upson Speaking Award for Juniors - $300 & $200
• Myron Smith Speaking Award for Sophomores - $125 & $75

If you have any questions, contact the Lambda Pi Eta President, Christie Irizarry  at chrisiri@eden.rutgers.edu.