Category: Vista Higher Learning

Sigma Delta Pi’s Triennial Convention in Panama City, Panama

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Regular Registration Ends March 31 for Sigma Delta Pi’s Triennial Convention in Panama City, Panama at the 107th AATSP Conference, June 26-29, 2025

Join Sigma Delta Pi this summer in Panama City, Panama for our triennial convention and other member-centered events, including our annual members/guest-only reception hosted by

Vista Higher Learning

at the 107th AATSP Annual Conference  
on June 26-29, 2025

All Sigma Delta Pi’s scheduled events in the Marriott Panama Hotel:

Thursday, June 26
11:00am-12:00pm: Sigma Delta Pi-AATSP Plenary Poetry Recital
4:00-4:50pm: Sigma Delta Pi-Academia Norteamericana de la Lengua Española Panel, “Transformative Spanish Language Programs”
5:00-6:15pm: Sigma Delta Pi Triennial Convention
6:15-7:45pm: Sigma Delta Pi Reception, Sponsored by Vista Higher Learning (exclusively for members and guests)

Saturday, June 28
8:00-9:30am: Sigma Delta Pi’s 6th Annual Graduate Research Symposium
9:30-10:50am: Sigma Delta Pi’s 13th Annual Student Best Practices Session

Register by March 31 to avoid the late rate:
https://www.aatsp.org/page/2025-Conference

Sigma Delta Pi’s National Events in 2024: Portland, OR at the 106th AATSP Conference, June 26-July 2

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Plan now to join Sigma Delta Pi in Portland, Oregon
for member-centered events, including our annual members/guest-only reception hosted by Vista Higher Learning

at the 106th AATSP Annual Conference  on June 29-July 2, 2024
(specific event days and times TBA)

AATSP conference proposal submissions now being accepted: https://www.aatsp.org/page/2024Conference

Sigma Delta Pi’s International Events at the AATSP’s 105th Annual Conference, June 26-29, 2023 in Salamanca, Spain: Plan NOW for the 2024 Conference!

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Did you miss Sigma Delta Pi’s various international events last month  
at the 105th Annual Conference of the AATSP?  See highlights below,
and please plan NOW to join us in 2024 for our annual members-only recognition reception
and multiple Sigma Delta Pi-sponsored sessions
at the AATSP’s 106th Annual Conference in Portland, OR.

Sigma Delta Pi and AATSP’s inaugural poetry recital. Pictured: Poet Tina Escaja of the University of Vermont.

Sigma Delta Pi’s signing of MOUs from left to right: renewed partnership with the AATSP via Executive Director Sheri Spaine Long and Executive Director Designate María Carreira;
new partnership with the Spanish Embassy via the Education Counselor for the U.S. and Canada, Jesús Fernández González; new partnership with Pulsera Project via Jillian Bonner, U.S. Administrator.

With partner Vista Higher Learning, sponsor of Sigma Delta Pi’s reception.

Sigma Delta Pi’s Student Best Practices Session featuring Gavin Byrd of Florida State University.

Sigma Delta Pi Announces National Chapter and Chapter Adviser Awards for 2023

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Sigma Delta Pi is pleased to announce its latest national chapter and adviser awardees for 2023:

HONOR CHAPTER AWARDS ARE SUPPORTED BY THE GENEROSITY OF VISTA HIGHER LEARNING

Honor Chapters for 2022-2023 Academic Year: https://sigmadeltapi.org/capitulos-de-honor-y-merito-honor-chapters/ 

Ignacio y Sophie Galbis Award: https://sigmadeltapi.org/premio-ignacio-y-sophie-galbis-award/ 

Phoenix Award: https://sigmadeltapi.org/blog/awards/premio-fenix/ 

Lucy F. Lee Award: https://sigmadeltapi.org/blog/awards/premio-lucy-f-lee/

Vista Higher Learning Supports Sigma Delta Pi for International Events at the AATSP Conference in Salamanca, Spain, June 26-29

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Please join Sigma Delta Pi for its upcoming, international events at the 
105th AATSP Annual Conference,
June 26-29 in Salamanca, Spain:

Inaugural Sigma Delta Pi and AATSP Poetry Recital:
June 26, 12:00-13:20

Best Practices Session and Graduate Research Symposium: TBA

Member & Guest Reception sponsored by
Vista Higher Learning:
June 27,20:00-21:30
RSVP: sdpnational@gmail.com

Sigma Delta Pi and Vista Higher Learning (VHL): Call for Nominations for Student Member Success Stories; April 25 Deadline!

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Sigma Delta Pi and VHL call for chapter nominations for “Student Success Stories”

By Noon (EST) Monday, April 25, 2022, active chapters of Sigma Delta Pi are asked to nominate undergraduate student members, active or recently graduated and regardless of career path, whose successes have been enabled/enhanced by their Spanish language and Hispanic culture education from the college/university.

Please complete one nomination form for each student (chapters may submit multiple nominees for consideration):

https://forms.gle/xHETFXos8FkExmRR8

Join Sigma Delta Pi In Person at the KFLC this Week: Informative Session & Reception, Friday, April 22

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Please join Sigma Delta Pi in person at the Annual Kentucky Foreign Language Conference this week!

Friday, April 22, 2022 @ University of Kentucky
Sigma Delta Pi Informative Session (face-to-face only): 9:00am-12:00pm, Gatton Student Center, Rm 350C
Sigma Delta Pi Reception sponsored by Vista Higher Learning: 6:00-8:00pm, Hilton Lexington, Magnolia Room

Sigma Delta Pi and Vista Higher Learning (VHL): Call for Nominations for Student Member Success Stories

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Sigma Delta Pi and VHL call for chapter nominations for “Student Success Stories”

By Noon (EST) Monday, April 25, 2022, active chapters of Sigma Delta Pi are asked to nominate undergraduate student members, active or recently graduated and regardless of career path, whose successes have been enabled/enhanced by their Spanish language and Hispanic culture education from the college/university.

Please complete one nomination form for each student (chapters may submit multiple nominees for consideration):

https://forms.gle/xHETFXos8FkExmRR8

Sigma Delta Pi Partners With Vista Higher Learning: Join Us for Upcoming National Events and Receptions (RSVp)

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Please join Sigma Delta Pi for its upcoming, national events in April, May and July:

Face-to-Face:

Sigma Delta Pi Informative Session and Reception at the 
Annual Kentucky Foreign Language Conference
in Lexington, Kentucky: Friday, April 22, 2022
Informative Session (face-to-face only): 9:00am-12:00pm, Gatton Student Center, Rm 350C
Reception sponsored by Vista Higher Learning: 6:00-8:00pm, Hilton Lexington,
Magnolia Room
RSVP: sdpnational@gmail.com

Virtual:

Sigma Delta Pi Day via Zoom: Inauguración del Museo Virtual, May 1, 2022 @ 5:00PM EST.
Click here for free registration

Face-to-Face:

Sigma Delta Pi’s Triennial Convention, Reception and Student Best Practices Session at the 104th AATSP Annual Conference
in San Juan, Puerto Rico: July 9-12, 2022
Sigma Delta Pi Best Practices Session: July 9, 1:30-3:15pm, Hotel Caribe, Las Olas Rm
Reception sponsored by Vista Higher Learning: July 9,3:30-4:45pm, Las Olas Rm
Triennial Convention: July 11,2:00-3:45pm, Las Olas Rm
RSVP: sdpnational@gmail.com

Sigma Delta Pi’s Next Centennial Event with Vista Higher Learning: 18th Annual Informative Session, 3rd Annual Graduate Research Symposium, and Sigma Delta Pi Reception at the 73rd KFLC, April 16-18, 2020!

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RB Pin

The Ruth Barnes membership pin
issued to all new initiates in spring 2020 to commemorate
the centennial of Sigma Delta Pi’s first formal induction of members on May 1, 1920.

Sigma Delta Pi chapter delegates (advisers, student officers and members),
Executive Council Members and Honorary Presidents are cordially invited to our next centennial event of 2020
at the 73rd Kentucky Foreign Language Conference (April 16-18):

Sigma Delta Pi’s 18th annual Informative Session
Sigma Delta Pi’s 3rd Annual Graduate Research Symposium

(featuring presentations by recipients of Sigma Delta Pi’s Graduate Research Grants in 2019)

On Friday evening, April 17 Sigma Delta Pi will feature a reception for our attendees and special guests at the Hyatt Regency Lexington (401 East High Street).

Click here for conference registration
(all attendees of Sigma Delta Pi’s sessions must register for the conference)

Our National President, Dr. Lucy F. Lee of Truman State University, and I look forward to seeing you!

A special thanks to Vista Higher Learning for sponsoring Sigma Delta Pi’s reception.

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Unfortunately, funding for attendance to these events is not available through Sigma Delta Pi, but please consult with your local institution (home academic department, department chair, dean) for possible travel support.