Sigma Tau Delta

Psi Delta Chapter Texas Tech University

Welcome to TTU's Psi Delta Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta. Sigma Tau Delta is an international English honor society which is committed to distinguishing students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies for their contribution and accomplishments in the fields of English language and literature.

The TTU chapter of Sigma Tau Delta is comprised of students who have academically excelled in English studies. Our chapter is devoted to sharing the importance of English studies with the campus and community through student-initiated service projects, marathon readings, writing workshops, and literary events.

We are proud to be part of TTU's English department!

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Sigma Tau Delta Centennial Convention

The Sigma Tau Delta Centennial Convention will be held in Pittsburgh, PA from March 19–22. Convention is a truly wonderful event that allows hundreds of Sigma Tau Deltans from around the globe to gather in one locale, share experiences and ideas, be recognized for their achievements, and participate in the official side of the Society. At the convention, opportunities abound to meet face-to-face with other students, faculty, and respected authors; make new friends; discuss the disciplines of the English language and literature; and enjoy the offerings of the convention's location.

This year, four Psi Delta members had their work accepted for the convention. Congratulations, and we look forward to seeing you there! 

If you have any questions about attending the convention, reach out to co-chair Shannin Schroeder at smschroeder@saumag.edu.

Sticker Contest

Last semester, Psi Delta held its first ever design-a-sticker contest. Congratulations to the winner, Autumn Pearson, whose design can be seen here! 

We hope to hold another sticker contest next year, so start designing! 

Spring 2025 Service Project

This semester the members of Psi Delta will strive to complete 100+ hours of English-related community service. Members will be provided with a list of possible things to do to fulfill service hours, but anything related to this theme can count, just check with us by reaching out to psideltasigmatd@gmail.com. Each member should strive to complete a total of 4+ service hours.

Events

Open Mic Night: Our popular open mic night is back! Share your original creative writing, answer questions from the audience, and be inspired by the works of others. January 31 at 4:00 PM CT. 

Conference Prep Session: A virtual session to prepare for the annual Sigma Tau Delta Convention in March or any upcoming conference. Practice reading your piece aloud and completing a Q&A. February 7. 

Valentine’s Day Blind Date with a Book Fundraiser Event: Come purchase a mystery book and help support your local Sigma Tau Delta chapter. February 14. 

Creative Writing Workshop Session: Members and non-members can share their creative writing pieces ahead of time by emailing them to psideltasigmatd@gmail.com. Before the session, everyone planning to attend will be emailed the pieces so they can be read ahead of time and discussed live. March 5. 

Trivia Night: Join Psi Delta for a literary trivia night with fun-filled questions covering classic and modern literature. The winning team will receive a prize! March 24. 

Collaborative Short Story: A story prompt will start this collaborative writing challenge where all interested members will contribute a page to this tale that will be shared live at the April chapter meeting. 

Book Club Event: Become a part of Psi Delta’s book club! We will be meeting to discuss a voted-upon book that is sure to ignite exciting conversations. April 18. 

Induction Ceremony: Late April/Early May. 

Author Reading and Q&A: A TBD author will do a live reading and answer questions from the audience. April or May. 

*All events will take place via Microsoft Teams unless otherwise stated. Definite dates and times will be announced closer to events. Contact psideltasigmatd@gmail.com with questions.

2025 Common Reader

The Sigma Tau Delta Common Reader began as a way of tying service projects to literature and literary values. Each year, chapters are encouraged to read the selected text together and design projects around the text that address the needs and issues in their own communities.

This year’s Common Reader text is Natalie Diaz’s When My Brother Was an Aztec. 

For our Common Reader event, Psi Delta will host a poetry reading. Please join us on January 24 at 4PM CT to read aloud your favorite poem from When My Brother Was an Aztec, or create a poet’s response—in which you write a poem in response to one of the poems in the book. We will also be discussing the book as a whole. 

Chapters can receive $100 for organizing and hosting an event or activity around the 2025 Common Reader, so please join us! 

Membership

Membership in Sigma Tau Delta comes with many benefits. These include opportunities for: 

• • Scholarships
  • Publishing 
  • Writing awards 
  • Internships 
  • Student leadership and community service 
  • Career advancement 

Membership in your local chapter of Sigma Tau Delta opens the doors of opportunity and facilitates academic, professional, and personal growth. There are more than 875 active chapters worldwide, each defined by its location and membership, yet bound to the rest by the common goal of promoting excellence in the disciplines of the English language.

Members of every chapter have the opportunity to share their love of literature and linguistics with like-minded peers, participate in rewarding activities, and be recognized for their accomplishments. 

Active membership in Sigma Tau Delta is open to undergraduate students who have taken at least two college courses in English language or literature beyond the usual requirements in first-year English (ENGL 1301 and 1302) and who have at least a 3.3 GPA in English and a 3.0 GPA overall.

New membership is also open to graduate students who did not hold undergraduate membership, who are enrolled in a graduate program in English or one of its specializations, have completed six semester hours of graduate work or the equivalent, and have a minimum grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.

The dues for new membership are $60. This includes a one-time payment of $45 to the international organization for a lifetime membership, and a one-time payment of $15 to your local chapter.

Sigma Tau Delta is now recruiting new members, including officers. Members and officers work together to develop goals for the chapter and decide what kinds of activities or community service and outreach efforts the chapter should engage in.

For more information about Sigma Tau Delta, or if you’d like to join, please contact Deena Varner at devarner@ttu.edu. 

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