Utah Tech University

Sigma Tau Delta

The International English Honor Society

WELCOME TO SIGMA TAU DELTA!

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.

Sigma Tau Delta Events

Oct 11, 2024 Ted Talk: How to Not Take Things Personally


12:00 pm-1:00 pm
HCC 457 (English Collaborative Lounge)

Oct 25, 2024 Ted Talk: The Future of Reading


12:00 pm-1:00 pm
HCC 457 (English Collaborative Lounge)

Nov 08, 2024 Ted Talk: Using D&D to Develop Your Writing


12:00 pm-1:00 pm
HCC 457 (English Collaborative Lounge)

Nov 22, 2024 Ted Talk: How the Movies Teach Manhood


12:00 pm-1:00 pm
HCC 457 (English Collaborative Lounge)

Contact

AMI COMEFORD, PH.D

Chapter Advisor

Email: Ami.Comeford@utahtech.edu

Phone: 435-652-7826

Office: Holland 456