A national honor society, Sigma Tau Delta's central purpose is to confer distinction upon 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.

The Epsilon Xi Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta at Louisiana College received its charter in the spring of 1977. Approximately 125 students have been inducted into the chapter since that time.

Members of the chapter have gone on to distingish themselves in fields of law, journalism, teaching (middle school, high school, and college), and theology. Several members have received an M.A. and/or Ph.D. in English.

Representatives of the chapter have attended four international conventions of Sigma Tau Delta.

Two members have had original compositions published in Rectangle, the creative writing magazine produced semiannually by the international office of Sigma Tau Delta at Northern Illinois University.

National Website:
http://www.english.org/

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The creative writing magazine, lower case, has been published eight times since 1977. Since 1978, it has been edited and published by the Epsilon Xi Chapter.

Sigma Tau Delta Students Attend Humanities Conference 

In early April, five members of the Epsilon Xi chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, an International English Honor Society, attended the Second Annual Humanities Conference at LSUA.  The students heard papers presented by both faculty and students and then participated in the panel and forum discussions.  

Sigma Tau Delta Induction Ceremony

The Louisiana College Epsilon Xi chapter of Sigma Tau Delta inducted five new members Tuesday evening, April 23, 2013 in the Formal Lounge of Granberry Conference Center.  Sigma Tau Delta President Haley Laird led the ceremony and inducted the new members.  Dr. Cheryl Clark, Chair of the Humanities Division, offered a welcome and shared with the attendees the value of an English degree.  Dr. Neil Johnston, Assistant Professor of English, spoke about the purpose of the English honor society, built on Sincerity, Truth, and Design.  The five new members inducted are Alexa Edwards, Steven Craig Jones, Paige Jordan, Ashley Price, and Emily Smith.  A reception followed the induction ceremony.

Sigma Tau Delta Partners with Better World Books and the National Center for Family Literacy in Book Drive 

The Louisiana College Epsilon Xi chapter of Sigma Tau Delta has partnered with Better World Books to participate in a book drive to increase literacy rates worldwide and to provide campuses with an environmentally responsible outlet for books. Last academic year, over 50 Sigma Tau Delta chapters collected nearly 50,000 books from campus book drives and raised over 10 million dollars for non-profit literacy initiatives and libraries worldwide. The collected books are shipped to the BWB warehouse and are listed for resell on over twenty online marketplaces. Every book that sells funds a non-profit partner of the chapter’s choice. Unsellable books are donated to a literacy partner or recycled. President Haley Laird and Vice President Paige Jordan announced that LC’s Sigma Tau Delta has designated the National Center for Family Literacy as its literacy partner. Since 1989, this organization has helped more than 1 million families make educational and economic progress by pioneering and improving family literacy programs. According to NCFL, research shows that home and community are the true drivers of a child’s education. Children’s reading scores dramatically improve when parents are involved in helping them learn to read. Because literacy is essential in today’s economy, Sigma Tau Delta alongside Better World Books and the National Council Family Literacy are building a bridge to ensure that the cycle of learning and progress passes from generation to generation. Please donate your used textbooks and other used books to assist in this important cause. Book bins are located in the Student Center.