FGCU Sigma Tau Delta

FGCU Sigma Tau Delta Sigma Tau Delta is an international honor society that recognizes high achievement in the study of English language and literature.

Each year, FGCU's Sigma Tau Delta chapter hosts literary celebrations, networking events, and professional workshops geared toward preparing students for graduate school as well as English-related careers after graduation. As Sigma members, students may participate in the Sigma Tau Delta International Convention, held in a different city each year. Members are also eligible for grants, scholarship

s, and internships, as well as other unique professional development opportunities. To join, undergraduates must have a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and a minimum 3.3 GPA in their English coursework (not including Composition I or II). Graduate students must have a minimum 3.3 GPA. Please email [email protected] with any questions or visit tinyurl.com/fgcusigma to download a membership application. You can also learn more about the international organization at English.org.

If you'd like to join the English Honor Society at FGCU, there's still time! E-mail your application and transcript to P...
04/01/2026

If you'd like to join the English Honor Society at FGCU, there's still time! E-mail your application and transcript to Professor Dieppa at [email protected] or slide it under her office door (Reed 109) by THIS FRIDAY, April 3.
Also, we're currently seeking officers for the 2026-2027 year, so if you'd like to help organize great events like our Humanities Panels, it's a great time to apply! E-mail [email protected] with any questions.
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Today's the day!🎉Tonight, March 25th, at 5 pm in Merwin 205, Sigma Tau Delta will be hosting: "[Removed by Moderators]: ...
03/25/2026

Today's the day!🎉

Tonight, March 25th, at 5 pm in Merwin 205, Sigma Tau Delta will be hosting: "[Removed by Moderators]: A Humanities Student Panel on Intellectual Freedom."

This event will be a great discussion amongst peers and faculty about important contemporary topics such as censoring, book banning, and limited educational policies.

While the interest form is closed, please do be sure to scan the other QR code and RSVP via EagleLink!

See you there!

(Light refreshments will be provided)

Help us in congratulating Sigma's own, Isabella Elg, as she will be presenting her paper: "Pressures of Masculinity in T...
03/16/2026

Help us in congratulating Sigma's own, Isabella Elg, as she will be presenting her paper: "Pressures of Masculinity in The Professor's House" at the 2026 Sigma Tau Delta Convention.

As FGCU Sigma Tau Delta President, Isabella continuously excels in supporting and managing our chapter of the organization on campus. Now, she plans to represent us, and herself, on the international level in New Orleans, LA!

Congratulations on this high honor Isabella! Best of luck!🎉

Happy International Women's Day! To celebrate, Sigma selected 8 books that recenter and honor women:"Invisible Women: Da...
03/08/2026

Happy International Women's Day! To celebrate, Sigma selected 8 books that recenter and honor women:

"Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men" by Caroline Criado-Perez

"When We Were Brilliant" by Lynn Cullen

"All About Love" by Bell Hooks

"By Any Other Name" by Jodi Picoult

"Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

"Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

"Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard

"Feminism for The 99%: A Manifesto" by Cinzia Arruzza, Nancy Fraser, and Tithi Bhattacharya

Here's to all incredible women everywhere! Happy reading!

📣LAST CALL📣The FGCU Pages Program is launching a career experience collaboration with the School District of Lee County....
02/24/2026

📣LAST CALL📣

The FGCU Pages Program is launching a career experience collaboration with the School District of Lee County. Students will gain their experience through 10-20 hours of in-class internship participation, and those hours are paid!

To apply, simply email your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and fit for the program to [email protected] by tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25th.

Best of luck!

Our Language & Literature Scavenger Hunt is now live! Can you find all the "items" we've stashed in Reed, Merwin, and th...
02/24/2026

Our Language & Literature Scavenger Hunt is now live! Can you find all the "items" we've stashed in Reed, Merwin, and the FGCU Library?
Scan the QR code or visit https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/WuQQfjWi8S to complete the hunt and win a book-lover goodie basket (available while supplies last)!

Hey everyone! Sigma is putting on a week long scavenger hunt starting Monday, February 23rd through Friday, February 27t...
02/17/2026

Hey everyone!

Sigma is putting on a week long scavenger hunt starting Monday, February 23rd through Friday, February 27th. You will be visiting locations all over FGCU's campus including the library, Reed, Merwin, and more!

This fun activity will allow you to familiarize yourself with FGCU's English program and resources, as well as win a book-lover goodie basket upon completion!
(Baskets will be available while supplies last)

Scan the QR for access to the completion form and further details!

Best of luck & happy hunting!

Hey everyone! Sigma will be hosting a literature trivia event: To Quiz a Mockingbird on Thursday, February 19th, from 6 ...
02/09/2026

Hey everyone! Sigma will be hosting a literature trivia event: To Quiz a Mockingbird on Thursday, February 19th, from 6 - 8 pm in Merwin 121.

We are collaborating with the Creative Writing Club for this amazing event! You won't want to miss out on the chance of winning prizes! Food and drinks will be provided as well!

Make sure to RSVP via EagleLink...See you soon!

Prof. Dieppa doesn't check her faculty mailbox often enough...so we've just now gotten this neat new plaque celebrating ...
02/04/2026

Prof. Dieppa doesn't check her faculty mailbox often enough...so we've just now gotten this neat new plaque celebrating our chapter's 25th anniversary! THANK YOU to all of our members and student officers, past and present, who have helped keep the English Honor Society active and awesome at FGCU!

Hey everyone! Support our friends in the World Literature Book Club by attending their next meeting on Wednesday, Februa...
01/30/2026

Hey everyone!

Support our friends in the World Literature Book Club by attending their next meeting on Wednesday, February 11th from 4:30 - 6 pm.

Don't miss this opportunity! Pizza and drinks are included!!🍕🥤

Happy Spring semester, everyone!Sigma Tau Delta is excited to announce that we are starting the search for new officers ...
01/20/2026

Happy Spring semester, everyone!

Sigma Tau Delta is excited to announce that we are starting the search for new officers for the Fall 2026 semester!🎉

This is an amazing opportunity to gain incredible leadership experience, as well as access to special Sigma opportunities.

Any full-time student and Sigma member is eligible to apply for an officer position, including students who apply for membership this semester, though they need to apply first before completing the nomination form. Please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions!

Screenshot to digitally scan the QR code and fill out the nomination form today!

Happy Birthday, Jane Austen! Stop by Edwards 213 this week to get some Austen stickers and postcards, courtesy of the Of...
12/08/2025

Happy Birthday, Jane Austen! Stop by Edwards 213 this week to get some Austen stickers and postcards, courtesy of the Office of Scholarly Innovation and Student Research.

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