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Sigma
Tau Delta
The English Council of Majors is a student-run organization
that hosts a great variety of literary and social events throughout
the year, including poetry readings at local coffeehouses, writing
workshops by prominent American poets, graduate school information
meetings, and faculty-student colloquia. All current and prospective
UMBC English majors are welcome to attend and participate in these
activities.
English majors with an outstanding record of academic
achievement are invited to join the UMBC chapter of Sigma Tau Delta,
the National English Honors Society. Our chapter, the Alpha Delta
Psi Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, was founded in May 1995. "Its
purpose is to brevet distinction upon undergraduates, graduates,
and scholars who have recognized accomplishments in linguistic or
literary realms of the English language." Members of Sigma
Tau Delta are eligible for national scholarships, writing awards,
and publishing internships; our local UMBC chapter works closely
with the English Council of Majors in organizing literary activities.
Membership applications for Sigma Tau Delta are
due on March 1 and October 15 of each year.
Membership
requirements include at least three semesters´ enrollment
at UMBC and completion of two 300- or 400-level English courses.
Please contact the English Department for further information on
membership in Sigma Tau Delta.
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