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Arts & Letters Organizations
& Lecture Series
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Societyu
Students studying English at Brewton-Parker College have
the opportunity to join Sigma Tau Delta, the English honor
society. This organization is sponsored by Dr. Thom Brucie.
Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society,
invites into its membership students who have distinguished
themselves academically in their English coursework beyond
the 200-level survey class. Alpha Delta Beta Chapter was
established in 1994. The Chapter invites new members each
fall. Induction ceremonies are traditionally held
in December at the annual Medieval Dinner, sponsored by the members of Sigma Tau Delta.
It annually sponsors the John Robert Brewer Lecture Series
in Literature. Named in honor of the former chair of the
Division of Humanities, the series brings to the campus
noted literary scholars and writers. These lectures are
open to the public without charge.
Chapter members have attended international
conventions in Savannah, Memphis, and St. Louis, after
having raised funds through used-book sales. Various other
social events are held throughout the academic year. Brewton-Parker's Alpha Delta Beta Chapter encourages members to apply for a variety of writing scholarships and awards given by Sigma Tau Delta.
Georgia Poetry Circuit
The college's association with the Georgia Poetry Circuit allows the college to bring award-winning
poets to its campus. The readings are free and open to
the public. Professor Thom Brucie oordinates the Georgia
Poetry Circuit's readings on campus.
Arts & Letters Colloquia
For many years the members
of the Arts & Letters Division have taken turns presenting
their current interests and
projects to each other in informal colloquia. Starting
this year the Division has decided to invite the attendance
as well as the participation of faculty members from other
disciplines. Students are also invited to attend. Admission
is free of charge, and refreshments are sometimes served.
Gamma Beta Phi
Gamma Beta Phi, sponsored by Dr. Don Wallace, is an honor society and service organization. Its name is derived from the initial letters of the Greek words for education, life, and friendship. Students who have earned 15 or more hours of credit and whose GPA is in the top 20 percent of their class are invited to join. Members must maintain their GPA in the top 30 percent to remain in good standing. The watchwords of the society--Scholarship, Character, Service--denote the three major objectives of Gamma Beta Phi.
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To recognize and encourage individual excellence in education.
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To promote the development of leadership ability and character in its members.
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To foster, disseminate, and improve education through appropriate service projects.
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