Sigma Tau Delta
Rho Upsilon, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ University Maryland
The English department sponsors a chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the Inter²ÝÁñÊÓƵal English Honor Society. The purpose of Sigma Tau Delta is, among other things, to foster all aspects of the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing.
Members of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ’s chapter are eligible to compete for several $1,000 - $2,500 scholarships for study abroad costs in addition to generous bursaries for ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ development and internship opportunities. Members are invited to contribute to the award-winning literary publication, The Rectangle, and to present at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵal student conferences and conventions.
Sigma Tau Delta provides a unique opportunity for students to share their work and their love for the literary imagi²ÝÁñÊÓƵ with other enthusiastic students and faculty.
Membership
Membership in Sigma Tau Delta is open to all ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ University Maryland undergraduates. To be considered for membership in Sigma Tau Delta, students must have a B average in all completed English classes, rank in the highest 35 percent of their graduating class, and have completed at least (2) 300-level classes. Graduating members of Sigma Tau Delta are recognized in the commencement program and awarded honor cords to wear at graduation.
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Melissa Girard
magirard@loyola.edu
Sigma Tau Delta Officers
2023-2024 Academic Year
Presidents
- Liliana Norris
- Rebecca Cruciani
Vice-Presidents
- Grace Perry
- Lucy Marous
Secretaries
- Claire Marino
- CJ Laux
Media Relations Director
- Becca Thompson