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Sigma Tau Delta - The English ClubThe International English Honor Society Officers
Sigma Tau Delta's central purpose is to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. Sigma Tau Delta also recognizes the accomplishments of professional writers who have contributed to the fields of language and literature. One of the largest members of the Association of College Honor Societies, Sigma Tau Delta has over 600 active chapters, more than 900 faculty sponsors, and inducts approximately 7,000 members annually. Members have the opportunity to be recognized for their outstanding achievements, enrich their education, help them make career choices, and advance their careers. Sigma Tau Delta offers a wide array of scholarships, grants, and awards, and holds an annual Convention which offers workshops, guest speakers, and a chance to showcase your writing. All students are elibible to join the Park University Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, Alpha Eta Epsilon. To be inducted into the International Sigma Tau Delta organization, students must have at least a B average in English courses. For more information, please contact student president Holly Shelton or chapter sponsors, Dr. Jane Wood and Dr. Emily Donnelli or visit the International Sigma Tau Delta home web page.
Amelia Brandt, Student President, Park University Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta 2008--2009 On Tuesday, September 30th, Sigma Tau Delta/The English Club hosted a panel discussion about graduate school selection and application. The event drew over twenty students from across the disciplines. Faculty panelists included Dr. James Pasley, associate professor of political science; Dr. Donna Howell, assistant professor of Chemistry; Dr. Amy Wolf, assistant professor of early childhood education; Dr. Emily Donnelli, assistant professor of English; and William Venable, assistant professor of business. Students discussed a range of issues related to graduate studies, including writing the personal statement, soliciting letters of recommendation, and meeting expectations for graduate-level academic work.
Sigma Tau Delta Book Sale, September 10--12, 2008 Thanks to everyone who bought books and supported our organization! And a special thanks to those who volunteered at the book sale to sell books. Thanks to English Department faculty who donated books.
The first meeting of the Sigma Tau Delta--The English Club took place at noon on August 26th, 2008 on the patio of Copley Quad. Please join us for the second meeting on the Copley Quad patio on Tuesday, September 2nd at noon. The pictures below are from our first meeting.
English Majors attend the Sigma Tau Delta International Conference each March. Please see below for pictures of English majors who presentated at the Spring 2008 Sigma Tau Delta Convention in Louisville, KY.
Erin Davis, Janice Gerke, Jackie Sloderbeck and Sheila Madonia enjoy the Sigma Tau Delta Conference.
Back Row: Chapter Sponsor Dr. Jane Wood, Jackie Sloderbeck, Erin Davis, Laura Hawkins, Tami Russo Front Row: Janice Gerke and Missi Rasmussen
Lora Hawkins, (far left) at the Creative Writing Panel Session
Janice Gerke selling the fundraising T-shirts that Park University Sigma Tau Deltian, Erin Davis, designed. University Resources |
