eNews: January 15, 2010
Upcoming Dates
January 2010
Jan. 30 - Accepted Convention Paper and Panel Proposal email acknowledgements sent
Jan. 31 - Better World Books Fall Book Drive collection ends
February 2010
Feb. 10 - Board of Directors nomination/application forms due
Feb. 15 - Better World Books 2010 Summer Internship applications due
Feb. 21 - 2010 Convention Early Registration deadline
Feb. 21 - Deadline for special group rate at the Hyatt St. Louis at The Arch for the 2010 Convention
Feb. 28 - Penguin Group (USA) 2010 Summer Internship applications due
March 2010
March 15 - Journal Submissions open for The Rectangle and The Sigma Tau Delta Review
March 17-20 - Sigma Tau Delta 2010 International Convention in St. Louis, Missouri
March 30 - Sigma Tau Delta Study Abroad Scholarship applications due
March 30 - Sigma Tau Delta Summer Program Scholarship applications due
Regional Journal Writing Opportunities
Far Western Horizon: A Journal of Contemporary Criticism and Literature - Far Western Region
submissions due January 31 (inaugural issue open to all Sigma Tau Delta members)
Welcome New Chapters
Kean University, Kean-Ocean
Alpha Rho Lambda
Toms River, NJ
Macalester College
Alpha Rho Theta
St. Paul, MN
Malone University
Alpha Rho Iota
Canton, OH
Maryville College
Alpha Rho Kappa
Maryville, TN
Welcome Back
Reactivated Chapters
University of Kentucky
Delta Epsilon Upsilon
Lexington, KY
Bennett College for Women
Omega Nu
Greensboro, NC
In This Issue
1. 2010 Convention Update
2. 2010 Call for Nominations/Applications
3. 2010 Summer Internships
4. New Logowear for Sale
5. Membership Recruitment Videos
2010 Convention Update
The Sigma Tau Delta 2010 International Convention will be held March 17-20 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, St. Louis, MO.
Submissions
Notification will be sent by January 30 via email, to those chosen to present at the convention.
Early Registration is Open
Everyone attending the convention, including presenters, guests, and panelists, must register for the convention. Those registering by February 21, will receive an early registration discount. Those registering after the early registration deadline will pay the full fee. See convention registration for details.
Hotel Reservations
Sigma Tau Delta has reserved a block of rooms for the convention at a special group rate of $119 per night for single to quadruple occupancy (excluding taxes). This special group rate is available until February 21, OR until the room block is full, whichever comes first. See hotel reservation Information.
Convention Online Updates
Check for frequent updates on registration, featured speakers, Facebook development, and the presentation schedule at
www.englishconvention.org.
2010 Call for Nominations/Applications
The Sigma Tau Delta Nominating Committee announces a call for nominations/applications for the following national positions:
Board of Directors
Vice President/President-Elect
Historian
Eastern Regent
High Plains Regent
Midwestern Regent
Southern Regent
Student Advisor
Board of Directors: duties and nomination/application forms
Nominations/applications are due by February 10.
Student Leaders
Regional Student Representatives (SRs)
Associate Student Representatives (ASRs)
SRs and ASRs: duties and application information
2010 Summer Internships
Application deadlines are coming up in February for two paid summer internship opportunities co-sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta.
Better World Books: Application deadline - February 15
The Better World Books Summer Internship is a six-week internship beginning June 7, 2010. The recipient will work 30 hours per week earning $10 per hour in Alpharetta, Georgia, in the Atlanta metro area. For the 2010 summer internship, Better World Books will provide the recipient with an additional $1,500 stipend to assist with travel and housing expenses.
Penguin Group (USA): Application deadline - February 28
The Penguin Group (USA) Summer Internship is a ten-week internship in New York, NY, with exact dates to be determined by agreement between the recipient and Penguin Group (USA). The recipient will work 28 hours per week earning $7.25 per hour. For the 2010 summer internship, Sigma Tau Delta will provide the recipient with an additional $1,500 stipend to assist with travel and housing expenses.
The Regnery Internships for Sigma Tau Delta members have been discontinued as of January 5, 2010.
New Logowear for Sale
Now you can be attired in your favorite honor society T-shirt or sweatshirt. Sigma Tau Delta is selling 100% cotton T-shirts and hoodies featuring the new logo.
T-shirts in white or gray:
$12 each, sizes S, M, L
$13 each, size XL
Long sleeve hooded sweatshirts in gray:
$21 each, sizes S, M, L
$22 each, size XL
Membership Recruitment Videos
Two creative chapters have produced videos to help recruit new members:
- The Ohio State University (OSU)
Alpha Pi Iota Chapter, Columbus, OH
- University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Psi Mu Chapter, Princess Anne, MD
View: Membership Recruitment Videos
All chapters are encouraged to contact sigmatd@niu.edu to share their brochures, videos, and other media with the Society.