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Show ChoirThe Methodist University Show Choir....SYNERGY....is a group of individuals chosen for their personality,moral character, leadership qualities, as well as for their interest in and dedication to the performanceof music. This group performs a repertoire of popular music with choreography and is accompanied bya variety of musical instruments.Sharon McNair, 630-7100Sigma Delta PI, MU Chapter PSI TAUSigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society (La Sociedad Nacional Honoraria Hispanica),was established on November 14, 1919, at the University of California, Berkely. The MU Chapter wasestablished in 2010. The Society’s purposes are: 1) To honor those who attain excellence in the study of theSpanish language and in the study of the literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking peoples; 2) To honorthose who have made the Hispanic contributions to modern culture better known in the English-speaking world;3) To encourage college and university students to acquire a greater interest in and a deeper understandingof Hispanic culture; 4) To foster friendly relations and mutual respect between the nations of Hispanic speechand those of English speech; 5) To serve its membership in ways which will contribute to the attainment ofthe goals and ideals of the society. Each student must have completed three years of study of college-levelSpanish (eighteen semester credit hours) or the equivalent thereof, including at least three semester hours ofa course in Hispanic literature or Hispanic culture and civilization at the junior (third-year) level. A student maybe admitted to active membership while still enrolled in the second junior-level course if all other requirementshave been met and if the instructor of the course certifies that the student’s work is of “B” or “A” quality. Thecandidate for active membership must have a minimal grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale in allSpanish courses taken. The candidate must rank in the upper 35% of his/her class—sophomore, junior, orsenior—and must have completed at least three semesters or five quarters of college work.Dr. Cristina Francescon, 630-7082Sigma Tau DeltaThe purpose of Sigma Tau Delta is to be literary, educational, and charitable. Sigma Tau Delta strives toconfer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate,and professional studies; provide, through its local chapters, cultural stimulation on University campusesand to promote interest in literature and the English language in the surrounding communities; fosterthe discipline of English in all its aspects, including creative and critical writing; promote good fellowshipamong its members; and exhibit high standards of academic excellence.Nancy Alexander, 630-7695Social Work ClubStudents who are interested in or majoring in social work are encouraged to join the social work studentorganization. The student organization is autonomous, but is assigned a social work faculty adviser.Students elect officers, approve changes to the by-laws, and decide on their annual program of activities.Speakers, visits to social service agencies and job fairs, community service activities such as helpingwith food harvests for the food bank, providing holiday food boxes for families and social events suchas barbecues or picnics are among the activities. Dues are nominal and waived for anyone who cannotafford them. The group meets bi-monthly. Meeting times and locations are posted on bulletin boards inand near T-310 and on social work faculty office doors in the Trustees’ Building.Mary Deyampert-McCall, 630-7698Sociology ClubThe Sociology Club provides students, staff and faculty an opportunity to share information and addresscommunity and world concerns through interactions with fellow students and people in our community.The purpose of the Methodist University Sociology Club is to provide a club that is open to students fromdiverse backgrounds that are interested in studying humanity for the purpose of service and committed toopenly discuss societal issues that relate to the Methodist University campus and our local community.Membership shall be open to all students, staff and faculty interested in participating in, learning about andbeing exposed to societal issues as a means of providing community service and goodwill to those in need.Dr. Vida Bajc, 630-7089 and John Sill, 630-7088Student Activities CommitteeThe SAC is charged with the responsibility of planning and implementing student entertainment andspecial activities (i.e., comedians, novelty acts, homecoming, coffee house series) held on the MethodistUniversity campus. All full-time enrolled students are encouraged to participate in this open organization.Suggestions for future activities and entertainment are welcomed.Doris Jackson Munoz, 630-702272