¡Bienvenidos al Capítulo de Gamma Gamma! Sigma Delta Pi, Marquette University
Sigma Delta Pi, Chapter Gamma Gamma, is the Spanish Honor Society at Marquette University. This national honor society was founded at the University of California, Berkeley in 1919. It is a non-profit organization incorporated in the state of South Carolina and currently headquartered at the College of Charleston.
Visit the National Website for more information about the base-line criteria for membership in Sigma Delta Pi.
At Marquette, applications for membership are accepted once in the fall and once in the spring. If accepted to SDP, you will have to participate in an induction ceremony to take place toward the middle of the fall and spring semesters. Once accepted, you must earn points based on your participation in the organization to graduate with SDP cords.
There are many scholarships being offered for trips focused on Spanish culture, language-learning, and service. For more information and due dates, visit the Awards Page on the National SDP website.
Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarships
Scholarships are offered to study in Spain, Ecuador, or Costa Rica in the summer and for the academic school year. There are also 12 stipends of $2,500 each offered every year with a study abroad program of your choice in a Spanish-speaking country (must be approved by the university).
El Premio Mario Vargas Llosa
Sigma Delta Pi and the the American Association of Spanish and Portuguese co-sponsor their Mario Vargas Llosa Award, granted yearly to one undergraduate Spanish major or minor who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in all upper-division courses completed and exemplary involvement in extra-curricular activities as related to Spanish.
El Premio Gabriela Mistral
Any/every active chapter may nominate one outstanding student per year for El Premio Gabriela Mistral. The awardee, who may be either a graduate or undergraduate student, must be an active member of Sigma Delta Pi, as defined in the By-laws. Nominations, together with supporting documentation, including several letters of recommendation and a current transcript, should be e-mailed to the Executive Director. Winners will be given a handsome certificate and a book award.
Check out and be a part of the many events held by Sigma Delta Pi on campus!
Events
The club hosts various sessions where students meet to practice speaking Spanish. It is an informal social event, and everyone, including non-members are encouraged to stop by!
Improve your Spanish language skills in a fun and relaxed environment. People with all levels of Spanish language skills are welcome. Each week will include activities and conversation topics to build bi-cultural awareness and language exchange.
Located at various Milwaukee Public schools throughout the year to help discuss students’ academic progress with parents.
Students for SEA Literacy (SSEAL) is in need of tutors on Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm to help refugee students with their homework, ESL, and college prep. Our organization meets once a week on campus and works with students of a variety of grade levels and cultures. No experience is necessary, and we are looking for tutors from all majors! To get involved with SSEAL or to learn more please contact sarah.manahan@marquette.edu.
Bake sales, food drives, and toy drives held throughout the year.
This wonderful community event is the primary source of funding for the Ignacio Ellacuria S.J. Scholarship. The Ellacuria scholarship supports undocumented students attending Marquette University. The scholarship is intended to help alleviate the tensions that comes from high tuition fees and lack of other financial aid.
End of the Year Ceremony and Reception with awards.
Once a semester SDP sponsors a Spanish film night for SDP members. Keep your eyes out this year!
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1310 W. Clybourn St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
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