Sigma Tau Delta - University of Michigan-Flint

Happenings

Sigma Tau Delta looks forward to hosting many events throughout the year.  Below you will find the three largest events that we will be holding.  For more detailed information on these events and information on our smaller events and monthly meetings please like Sigma Tau Delta on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sigma-Tau-Delta-at-UM-Flint/148393978577592?ref=ts.

Also, please feel free to email sigmataudelta@umflint.edu with any questions or requests for more information. 

We look forward to all of the events to come this year!!



Dr. Foster's Book Discussion "Twenty-five Books That Shaped America: How White Whales, Green Lights, and Restless Spirits Forged Our National Identity"

Have you ever wondered what a professor does while on sabbatical? Believe it or not, it’s not a vacation.  Many professors accomplish impressive research and publish engaging works.  At UM-Flint, we are fortunate to have a brilliant teaching faculty and Sigma Tau Delta would like to acknowledge the hard work of our esteemed professors.  This year we will offer the campus community, as well as the public, an opportunity to collaboratively discuss new theories in the advancement of rhetorical analysis and literary critique. Please join us for our first book discussion with host Dr. Tom Foster. He will discuss his newest publication, "Twenty-five Books That Shaped America: How White Whales, Green Lights, and Restless Spirits Forged Our National Identity."

WHEN/WHERE: October 24th at 6pm in the Happenings Room



Ongoing Event - Enlightening Academic Workshops

The common myth: Graduates with an English Degree are starving writers or teachers.  The common truth: Graduates with an English Degree work within most professions.  In a cross-collaboration with the Marian E. Wright Writing Center and Career Resource Center, the members of Sigma Tau Delta will be leading workshops in areas of writing across the curriculum, study skills, resume writing, and rhetorical analysis. Fellow students, of any academic discipline, are encouraged to attend these sessions to help enhance and cultivate critical thinking for successful skills in school and beyond.

WHEN/WHERE: Ongoing throughout the Fall and Winter Semester.  Announcements of workshops to be made through Student Life, Email, and Poster Presentation throughout the upcoming 2012-2013 Academic Year



Sigma Tau Delta - 7th Annual Critical & Creative Writing Conference

A collection of critical paper, creative prose, poetry, or plays presented by their author.
The Critical and Creative Writing Conferene is open to ALL disciplines!!!!

Conference is Sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta

Conference Information:

Please join us on Friday March 15th, 2013!!! Even if you don't present during the writing conference we would love to see you there.

Time: 9:00am-5:00pm

Location: UM-Flint Campus Michigan Rooms and Kiva

 

Submission information:

Submission Deadline: Submissions will be accepted from TBD to February 15th, 2013.

We welcome the following submissions from ALL disiplines and ALL courses: 

    • Both Creative Writing and Prose
      • 5-9 typed, double spaced pages
      • This includes:
        • Academic Papers (e.g., from a course) across ALL disciplines.
    • Plays
      • 10 minute or One Act Plays [no more than 35 pages]
    • Poetry
      • One Long Poem or Two Short Poems


All submissions require a completed cover sheet.

  • Available in:
    • English Department (326 French Hall) 
    • Online Here

                 Submissions will be accepted in hard copy or digital format to the following locations:

    • Hard Copies can be delivered to the Sigma Tau Delta mailbox in the English Department (326 French Hall).
    • Digital Copies can be emailed to sigmataudelta@umflint.edu
      • Don't forget to include your completed cover sheet!


Have you written a paper for a previous class that highlights your brilliance? Are you looking to discuss your research and findings with an audience?  Do you have a short play or poem you are itching to share with the campus community?  Have you simply wanted the experience of presenting your creative and/or academic works in a professional conference?  If so, we invite you to submit your work to Sigma Tau Delta’s 7th Annual Critical and Creative Writing Conference.  All academic discourses and disciplines are encouraged to submit and attend a day of celebration in student achievement.

Questions? Send your e-mail to Sigma Tau Delta at sigmataudelta@umflint.edu.

English Department