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Sigma Tau Delta

Information about the Iowa State University chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society.

Sigma Tau Delta confers distinction upon students of 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. As a service organization, it promotes opportunities for talented students of English to make a difference in the communities of Iowa State University, Ames, and the state of Iowa.

One of the largest members of the Association of College Honor Societies, Sigma Tau Delta has over 600 active chapters, more than 900 faculty sponsors, and inducts approximately 7,000 members annually. Our members have the opportunity to be recognized for their outstanding achievements, enrich their education, help them make career choices, and advance their careers.

Sigma Tau Delta Officers 2008-09: Rachel Wright, President; Anne Schlader, Vice-President; Heather Quick, Secretary; Stanley Perdios, Treasurer

Faculty Co-Sponsors: Linda Shenk and Gloria Betcher

The 2006 Induction Ceremony

The Iowa State University chapter of Sigma Tau Delta inaugurated 15 new members in a ceremony held on March 14, 2006.

- Welcome to the Ceremony

- The 2006 Induction Ceremony Cake

- Setting Up the Refreshments

- Faculty, Before the Ceremony

- Preparing Student Inductees

- Charlie Kostelnick Addresses the Inductees

- Linda Shenk Addresses the Inductees

- The Officers Induct New Members

- The Officers Induct New Members

- Speaking the Membership Statement

- The Officers Induct New Members

- Pinning Ribbons on New Inductees

- The 2006 Inductees

- Geoffrey Sauer Addresses the Inductees

- Conversation, After the Ceremony

- Conversation, After the Ceremony

- The 2006 Officers

- The Officers and Faculty

The 2005 Induction Ceremony

The Iowa State University chapter of Sigma Tau Delta inaugurated 18 new members in a ceremony held on March 6, 2005.

- Leland Poague, Introducing the Ceremony

- Sigma Tau Delta Officers

- Alexis Smith, Introducing the Speaker

- Laura Mielke, Addressing the Inductees

- Faculty Listening to the Address

- Speaking the Membership Statement

- Pinning Ribbons on New Inductees

- Pinning Ribbons on New Inductees

- Allen Michie Addressing the Inductees

- Allen Michie Addressing the Inductees

- Faculty, Applauding the Inductees

- The 2005 Inductees

- The 2005 Inductees

- The 2005 Inductees

- The Officers and Faculty Advisors


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