Welcome to Cal Poly Pomona’s Sigma Tau Delta!
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Welcome back, Cal Poly students!
Welcome back to the Winter 2013 quarter! Keep an eye out for fun meetings and events from your Sigma Tau Delta chapter! Also, follow the links above to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- We, at Cal Poly Pomona, strive to create a community between students and faculty. Holding meetings regularly showcases our commitment and drive towards helping fellow students and exposing students to new cultures, literature, passions, ideas and welcoming teachers to do the same. Teachers are invited to come and talk with students in a more informal setting presenting papers written for conferences, sections of their published books and even outside texts not normally covered in classes. Meetings are also themed based on specific genres, authors, book-based movies, and more. Writing contests, held once a quarter, give students the opportunity to write creatively outside of the academic realm and prizes are awarded to the winners. “Sigma Saturdays” are events planned outside of school that include plays, movies, readings and destinations. The International Office holds an annual convention which we have attended and plan on keeping the tradition! We also have our own literature magazine, Portfolio, produced annually featuring texts from students, as well as teachers. These opportunities for communication, creativity and external learning allow for a strong social network that leads to strong bonds and great opportunities. The Club on an International Level Through the work of chapters on the campuses of more than six hundred colleges and universities, Sigma Tau Delta provides exceptional students with opportunities for advancing the study of language and literature, for developing skills in creative and analytical writing, and for meeting other scholars and professionals in the discipline of English. Members of Sigma Tau Delta also have the opportunity to publish their writing in the organization's literary publication, The Rectangle, and student members are eligible to compete for a number of writing awards. In addition, student members may receive international recognition through academic scholarships, professional internships, and teaching awards. At regional conferences and at the annual international convention, students may present original creative and analytical work and network with other students, faculty, and professionals from around the country and abroad. Sigma Tau Delta’s History Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, was founded in May 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan College in Mitchell, South Dakota, by Professor Judson Q. Owen. Its central purpose is to confer distinction upon outstanding 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. The name Sigma Tau Delta comes from the Greek letters representing the first letter of each of the words that form the official motto, Sincerity, Truth, Design: STD. The official colors of the society are cardinal and black; the official flower is the red rose. The official seal can be found on all official documents of the society:  l
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Meeting Information
Thursdays Bldg. 24 Room 107 U-Hour (12-12:50pm) ------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------
Upcoming Events November 1:
Come to our meeting and learn about all things literature, meet people just like you and learn how to sign up to become a member! November 8 Veteran's Day Meeting: Dr. Corley will come talk about things related to his experiences of being in the Reserves as well as being an esteemed member of our Cal Poly Pomona Family! How does he juggle both amazing feats? Find out! November 15 Mark Twain's Birthday! Mark Twain was a mastermind! Come celebrate his birthday with us, complete with mustaches! November 22: NO MEETING! Happy Thanksgiving and we hope everyone enjoys their holiday with their friends and family! |
