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Congratulations to the following individuals, who were inducted into
Xi Tau Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta during the
Eighth Annual Induction and Awards Ceremony
held on May 1, 2009

Ramona Barela
Jasara Renée Bates
Jessica Boles
Roy E. Boswell
Annette Charron
Angela Foltz
Marianne Frevert
Jonathan Janssen
Lisa Kerr
Taarna Long
Nancy Meyer
Patricia D. Moss
Ivette Ojeda
Michelle Ramos
Isaac Sanchez
Ana Peña-Santos
Annamarie Perez
Katie Louise Pooley
Katherine S. Richers
Joannie Sahagun
Chantal Shoulders
Keeling Taylor
Karen L. Theilen
Aimee Blair Decierto Tillman
Lynda D. Von Husen

Congratulations also to the two recipients of
the 2009 Li'i Pearl Outstanding Student Awards

Isabella Borreli
Maxwell Holland

The Xi Tau Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta

Purpose

Sigma Tau Delta is a coed honor society designed to confer distinction for high achievement in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies in English language and literature. The society aims to provide cultural stimulation on college campuses, furnish community interest within English departments, and encourage creative and critical writing. Members are eligible to wear honor cords/honor stole at graduation, can gain valuable leadership experience, and qualify for several scholarships, grants, internships, and awards. Members also receive copies of The Rectangle, Sigma Tau Delta's literary publication. 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.

Eligibility

Membership is available, in general, to students who:

Are a current undergraduate or graduate student, majoring or minoring in English
Have a B average overall (3.0 GPA), as well as a B average in English
Have taken a minimum of 2 college courses in English language and literature
Have completed 5 quarters of undergraduate work

Cost

Sigma Tau Delta has a one-time application fee of $60.00. This fee covers membership, initiation pin, certificate, and honor stole.

How to Apply

Interested in applying for Sigma Tau Delta membership? Simply click on the link below to download a membership form.

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English Club

Purpose

English Club is the social equivalent of Sigma Tau Delta. Every week, students (both graduates and undergraduates) and instructors meet and chat about everything from books to movies.

Eligibility

You do not have to be an English major or minor - the only requirements are that you like good food and good conversation.

Cost

There are no fees to join the English Club. Just show up!

When Do We Meet?

We meet every Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Applebee's (9000 Ming Avenue). Feel free to join us!