Rise of the Dead Poets

Sigma Tau Delta Takes a Spooky Approach to Poetry
By Amauri Barnes

Anarra Williams and Sarena Noel STD
Induction earlier this year

     Did you know that the Major and Minor of English is one of the most universal degrees? English skills can provide you with confidence while delivering presentation and speeches. Studying English Language Arts also allows you to practice effective communication which is a skill set you need in any work field.

      Dr. Heidi Williams promotes this message as faculty advisor of the TSU Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, an honor's English organization for students who major or minor in English. Sigma Tau Delta was founded in 1917.

        Among the benefits of this organization are: community service, collaboration with other organizations, and resume building. This organization boosts your resume because it encourages campus and community involvement and plans to expand literacy across metro Nashville. Williams is currently in the works of getting more alumni participation. It will be exciting to see this come to life because it gives students an idea of where having degree this under your belt can take you!

       This organization is open to those who are majoring or minoring in English and all freshman who are interested. As students become an upperclassmen, they can join the honors society if they have a 3.0 GPA. Sigma Tau Delta graduates also receive cords and a stole for graduation. This year the org introduced a new branch of community service called “Little Tigers Read” where members take time out of their day to visit schools and community centers and read to children!

        Upcoming is an event inspired by Halloween. On October 20th, students will gather and read spooky poems of dead poets. You won’t want to miss this event! A week later Sigma Delta Tau will also be hosting another monthly meeting for existing and interested students in Humanities to discuss some upcoming events and how to get involved!