Students Recognized at “English Night”

On the evening of Dec. 6, English enthusiasts gathered in the Betty R. Tipton Room for Eastern’s “English Night,” which showcases student excellence in the English Department.

Hosted by English Professor and department chair Barbara Liu, the event featured the awarding of scholarships, the Sigma Tau Delta induction and three senior seminar presentations.

The Connie Campo Memorial Scholarship — awarded to non-traditional English students — was given to Yanira Hernandez. Liu highlighted Hernandez’s dedication to her studies and undeniable contribution to the department.

The First-Year Writing award, presented by Stephen Ferruci, English professor and coordinator of the First-Year Writing Program, was given to Christopher Oski.

The Sigma Tau Delta induction ceremony was the largest in its chapter, Alpha Epsilon Delta, with 36 new members joining. According to its official website, Sigma Tau Delta — the International English Honor Society — has more than 880 active chapters located in the United States and abroad, there are more than 1,000 faculty sponsors, with approximately 9,000 members inducted annually.

The products of months’ worth of effort, senior seminar projects from Maureen McDonnell’s Liberation Literature course were thoughtful and engaging. Students featured were Jacob St. Jean, Montgomery Kupson and Jason Osman.

Written by Jordan Corey

Categories: English