students

“It is, all in all, a historic error to believe that the master makes the school; the students make it!”
- Robert Musil

The English Department is alive with a range of opportunities in which students can become involved! Explore UIS clubs and organizations, discover the Verbal Arts Festival, or read/contribute to the Alchemist Review, the University's literary journal.

Sigma Tau Delta
English Club
Literati
The Poetry Collective

Clubs & Organizations:

Sigma Tau Delta

Dr. Ethan Lewis, Chapter Sponsor
The University of Illinois at Springfield is home to the Alpha Nu Tau chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English Honor Society. Sigma Tau Delta's central purpose is to confer distinction upon students of English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. Sigma Tau Delta also recognizes the accomplishments of professional writers who have contributed to the fields of language and literature. For more information, contact the English Program GA.

English Club

Dr. Sara Cordell, Advisor
The UIS English Club is a consortium of students who assist with the publication of The Alchemist Review, the English Program’s literary journal, and support the annual production of the Verbal Arts Festival through participation in and planning of Verbal Arts Festival activities such as readers’ theater, poetry and short fiction readings. The English Club also sponsors events such as trivia nights, book sales, and other fundraising activities throughout the year. English Club meetings are held monthly. For more information, contact the English Program GA.

Literati

Dr. Ethan Lewis, Advisor
The Literati at UIS is the group of students who take part in the publication of The Alchemist Review. Every winter, students have the opportunty to participate in every aspect of the publication cycle of this literary journal, which has been a part of the Springfield campus for 36 years. This community of students is responsible for selecting and editing the works to be included in each year's issue. For more information, contact the English Program GA.

The Poetry Collective

Coming soon!