Sigma Tau Delta attends convention
0By Buddy Forbes
English honor students from the University of Pikeville recently took a trip to the International Sigma Tau Delta Convention in Albuquerque, N.M.
Students were given the opportunity to present their works, both critical and creative in front of the convention’s audience, which consists of students and professionals from all around the world.
According to Dr. Jennifer Steigerwalt, assistant professor of english, the convention is a great trip for students to embark on new things. Helping the students gain confidence, experience, and opening an opportunity for networking, the convention allows things that an award alone will never be able to match. “I think it was a great help for professional development, no matter what field they plan to persue,” said Steigerwalt.
UPIKE’s students were placed against students from larger universities, seeing that they were capable of holding their own against international students. “I can say, without prejudice that our students held up against the other students on their panels.” said Dr. Steigerwalt.