including faculty. The department has several organizations, with students finding opportunities for leadership roles. The organizations are also good sources of information about departmental events, and they offer opportunities for students to build networks.Omega Rho Alpha
English Honors Society
Omega Rho Alpha is a student organization open to freshman and sophomore students majoring in English. Students may join if they meet ONE of the following requirements:
>> Receive an "A" in a Freshman or Sophomore English course other than English 1003 or writing lab, or
>> Be an English major, or
>> Have had literary compositions published in college literary periodicals or presented at programs honoring student writers, or
>> Qualify for Honors English
Faculty Contact: Dr. Kay Marsh
Sigma Tau Delta
International English Honor Society
Beta Epsilon Chapter
Sigma Tau Delta's 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. Eligibility: Must be an English major or minor, a junior, senior, or graduate student, and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
Application form (.doc).
Faculty Contact: Dr. Stephen Souris
Sigma Delta Pi
National Hispanic Honor Society
Xi Epsilon Chapter
Sigma Delta Pi is open to Junior, Senior, and Graduate students minoring in Spanish. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Sigma Delta Pi was established on November 14, 1919 at the University of California at Berkeley. Its insignia is the royal seal of Fernando and Isabel, representing Castille, León, and Aragón. The Society's colors are red and gold, and its flower is the red carnation.
Faculty Contact: Dr. Ninfa Nik
ERGO
English and Rhetoric Graduate Student Organization
The group has regular meetings to discuss issues affecting graduate students in the department.
Faculty Contacts: Dr. Hugh Burns and Dr. Lou Thompson
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