Sigma Tau Delta · Nu Epsilon Chapter
Your love of words deserves recognition.
Sigma Tau Delta is the International English Honor Society. At Missouri Valley University, the Nu Epsilon chapter honors students who excel in literature and writing, and gives you a seat on the board of The Purple Patch, MVU’s literary journal.
Chapter sponsor
Dr. Claire Schmidt
Have a question about membership or induction? Reach out to the Sigma Tau Delta sponsor.
Phone: 660-831-4223
About the honor society
Join a century-old tradition of excellence in English.
Sigma Tau Delta (opens in a new tab) is an International English Honor Society founded in 1924. It’s open to students with a 3.5 GPA or higher who are pursuing a major or minor in literature, composition, or a related field.
MVU’s Nu Epsilon chapter holds induction ceremonies each fall. As a member, you can also serve on the editorial board of The Purple Patch, helping shape the campus literary journal.
What we stand for
Part of a worldwide community of writers and readers.
Sigma Tau Delta chapters around the world share six goals.
Recognize achievement
Confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies.
Enrich campus and community
Bring cultural stimulation to college campuses and promote interest in literature and the English language in surrounding communities.
Foster the discipline
Support every part of the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing.
Build character and fellowship
Promote exemplary character and good fellowship among members.
Set high standards
Exhibit high standards of academic excellence in everything members do.
Serve through literacy
Serve society by fostering literacy.
The Purple Patch
See your work in print.
The Purple Patch is MVU’s student literary journal, edited each year by Sigma Tau Delta members.
Each volume features creative nonfiction, academic prose, fiction, poetry, and artwork by MVU students. Printed copies of the year’s journal are available at the end of each spring semester.
Each semester, the Editorial Board nominates standout submissions in every category for an award. A winner is chosen in each genre and invited to a special ceremony to accept their prize and talk about their work.
Submit your work
Attach a PDF of your piece and email it to the editorial board. Send any questions to the same address.
Archive
Read past volumes.
Explore the work of the student writers and artists who came before you. Each volume opens in a new tab.
Ready to write your next chapter?
Apply to Missouri Valley University for free, and ask about joining Sigma Tau Delta.