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Sigma Tau Delta

The Alpha Eta Pi Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta is an active, award-winning chapter that accepts members based on a high GPA and class rank. To be invited to join, students must be English majors/minors who have taken ENGL 280 Understanding Literature; they also need to rank within the top 35 percent of their graduating class and have a 3.6 GPA or better in their English courses. 

The members of Sigma Tau Delta organize philanthropic projects, hold colloquia about student and faculty projects, arrange book club discussions, organize movie nights, and sustain the intellectual life of the IWU English Department.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS 

1.  Must be majoring or minoring in English 
2.  Must have a minimum of 2 college courses in English beyond the usual Gateway requirement.
3.  Must have a B or equivalent average in English 
4.  Must rank in the highest 35% of his/her class in general scholarship
5.  Must have completed at least 3 semesters of coursework 

Congratulations to the Sigma Tau Delta new members!

On Sunday, February 18, 2024, the members of Sigma Tau Delta held their annual induction ceremony to welcome new members.

2024 Sigma Tau Delta
2024 Sigma Tau Delta Inductees with the Sigma Tau Delta Executive Board 

 

 

Michael Theune headshot

Michael Theune - Robert Harrington Endowed Professor of English and Chair of English

Department - English