Students interested in improving their communication skills were invited to participate in the University’s Distinguished Communicator Program this morning.Two orientations will be held for the program on Sept. 15 from 3:10 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sept. 16 from 3:40 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in 151 Coates, according to a University broadcast e-mail. The sessions are free, but seating is limited.”Through a variety of activities, this program will help you to develop and perfect your communication skills, coach you on proper communication techniques specific to your discipline, and guide you through creating a digital portfolio to showcase your work to employers and/or graduate admission officers,” the e-mail read.Students who complete the certification program will be honored as an LSU Distinguished Communicator at commencement and the designation will become a part of the students’ official transcript.For questions, email [email protected] or call 578.7795.—-Contact Kyle Bove at [email protected]