麻豆传媒团队鈥檚 Lambda Iota chapter of the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society has been named an 鈥淗onor Chapter鈥� for its outstanding activities in 2016-2017.
Being named 鈥淗onor Chapter鈥� is an award that was bestowed upon only 12 chapters nationwide in 2017. This is the chapter鈥檚 second national award in its history. Assistant Professor of Languages Sheree Henlon and Visiting Assistant Professor of Languages Elizabeth Amaya, the chapter advisors, were instrumental in earning this year鈥檚 national recognition.
鈥淟ambda Iota members are Spanish minors and majors from the Department of World Languages and Cultures,鈥� Amaya said. 鈥淢embers are committed to increasing an awareness of the contributions of Hispanic cultures; and the importance of being appreciative of and celebrating world cultures. Wittenberg鈥檚 chapter was recognized for the year鈥檚 impressive events that fulfill the highest ideals of the society.鈥�
Some events included Trivia Night, Immigration Panel, D铆a de los muertos (an important Mexican celebration that represents the syncretism of the culture) and an Earth Day celebration of Pachamama, a ceremony to thank Mother Earth and show respect to nature.
Each summer, the more than 613 chapters of Sigma Delta Pi across the United States are asked to submit an annual report detailing their numerous activities and projects from the academic year. Based on these reports, the National Executive Committee chooses approximately 15 to 20 award recipients annually.
Chapter recognitions are based upon the caliber of chapter projects that reflect the Sigma Delta Pi mission of honoring excellence in the study of the Spanish language, contributing to cultural understanding and upholding the goals of the society.
With its national office at the College of Charleston in South Carolina, Sigma Delta Pi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies, the nation鈥檚 only certifying agency for college and university honor societies.
