Sigma Tau Delta

"Colorful Colorado" 2023 Convention March 29 - April 1 Sheraton Denver Downtown
Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society Informational
A story collection spanning worlds and dimensions, using strange and speculative elements to tackle issues ranging from class differences to immigration to first generation experiences to xenophobia. Brenda Peynado is a Domincan American teaching creative writing at the University of Houston.
The 2023 Convention is celebrating an author of color, American novelist Toni Morrison (1931-2019) with student papers written about her novels and by bringing to Denver the four authors of The Toni Morrison Book Club. In this startling group memoir, four friends—black and white, gay and straight, immigrant and American-born—use Toni Morrison’s novels as a springboard for intimate and revealing conversations about the problems of everyday racism and living whole in times of uncertainty.

Welcome to Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society, and the Delta Delta chapter at Sam Houston State University.

Sigma Tau Delta strives to confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. Sigma Tau Delta fosters all aspects of the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing; promotes exemplary character and good fellowship among its members; exhibits high standards of academic excellence; and serves society by fostering literacy. Sigma Tau Delta also recognizes the accomplishments of professional writers who have contributed to the fields of language and literature.

Get Involved

Members of our chapter have the opportunity to share their love of literature with like-minded peers and participate in monthly meetings, annual conferences, writing workshops, and fundraising events. For more information on upcoming events, visit us on:

History

The Delta Delta chapter at Sam Houston State University was founded in 1935. Our faculty sponsors are Dr. Michael Demson and Dr. Diane Dowdey. Once you are a member of Sigma Tau Delta, you are a member for life. Over $100,000 in scholarships and awards are offered exclusively to active Sigma Tau Delta members annually.

Become a Member

Membership in Sigma Tau Delta is an outward recognition of personal accomplishment and signifies that those accepted into Sigma Tau Delta have achieved the Society’s high standards of academic excellence. Becoming a member of Sigma Tau Delta has many benefits including academic recognition, scholarship opportunities, writing awards, publication, internships, convention attendance, student leadership and community service, career advancement, and a lifetime affiliation and fellowship with the Society. Sigma Tau Delta members transferring to or attending graduate school at Sam Houston State University do not need to include membership fees with their application. The lifetime membership dues for first-time applicants are $70.00. Membership applications are accepted in Evans 458.

Undergraduate students must declare an English Major or Minor, which includes Creative Writing and Technical Communication.

Have completed 15 hours or more in English course work;
Have at least a 3.6 GPA in English course work; and
Have a minimum 3.5 overall GPA.

Graduate students must be enrolled in a graduate program in English or one of its specializations (MA in English, MFA in Creative Writing, MA Technical Communication)

Have completed 6 hours or graduate coursework; and
Have at least a 3.6 overall GPA.

Alumni Membership

If you were initiated in either Sigma Tau Delta or Sigma Kappa Delta at another institution, you are automatically a member of the Delta Delta chapter when you become a student at Sam Houston State University. Contact faculty sponsor Dr. Dowdey or Dr. Demson so they can make you an active member of our chapter.

Sigma Tau Delta members are members for life, becoming alumni when they cease current enrollment as student or faculty members at a college or university with an active chapter. To stay in touch with Sigma Tau Delta, alumni members may join the Alumni Epsilon Chapter.