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Where good books, creative language, and thought-provoking discussion is always available.
Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society
- Confers distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies
- Provides, through its local chapters, cultural stimulation on college campuses and in local communities and promote interest in literature, language, written and spoken text, and literacy in surrounding communities
- Fosters all aspects of the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing.
- Promotes exemplary character and good fellowship among its members
- Exhibits high standards of academic excellence
- Serves society by fostering literacy
- Has almost 900 active chapters located in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, with more than 1,000 Faculty Sponsors, and approximately 9,000 members inducted annually
- Recognizes the accomplishments of professional writers who have contributed to the fields of language and literature
- Is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS), the nation’s only certifying agency for college and university honor societies
Alpha Pi Epsilon Chapter
- Chartered in 2008 with nine original members, the Alpha Pi Epsilon Chapter continues to be a robust presence on campus and in the community, inducting between 10-15 new members annually.
- The chapter hosts bi-monthly TED Talk discussions, monthly activities, and participates in university sponsored events like the Great Race and the Homecoming activities.
- We take several students to the international Sigma Tau Delta research conference/convention held around the United States each year during the Spring Semester.
- The chapter is part of the worldwide Little Free Library project and manages three Little Free Libraries in the community: Nisson Park (Washington City), Vernon Worthen Park (St. George City); Firehouse Park (St. George City).
- The chapter members maintain and run pop-up Poetry Pharmacy stands and “prescribe” poetry to campus and community members both in-person at our stands and also via e-mail at PoetryPharmacy@utahtech.edu. This poetry initiative is based on the work of William Sieghart and his book The Poetry Pharmacy: Tried-and-True Prescriptions for the Heart, Mind and Soul as well as on his TED Talk “The Healing Power of Poetry.” For more information on the Poetry Pharmacies, please send an e-mail to PoetryPharmacy@utahtech.edu or to Ami.Comeford@utahtech.edu.
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AMI COMEFORD, PH.D
Chapter Advisor
Email: Ami.Comeford@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435-652-7826
Office: Holland 456