Participating in regional events is a great way to connect with other members of Sigma Tau Delta and the broader English Honor Societies programs, make new professional contacts, expand your knowledge, and gain valuable experience presenting papers. The transition to virtual and hybrid events also offers the unique opportunity of increasing access to members who are not within easy travel distance of their region’s event. Many regions also encourage participation from members outside of their region. View upcoming events on the Regional Events page. Check back often for new developments.
High Plains Region
Languages, Literature, and Mass Communications Symposium (LLAMAS Conference)
The LLAMAS Conference is funded by a grant from the Modern Language Association (MLA) and Colorado Mesa University
Date: Friday, October 30 – Saturday October 31, 2026
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Colorado Mesa University’s Department of Languages, Literature, and Mass Communication is hosting a conference for undergraduate students in the humanities. The LLAMAS (Languages, Literature, and Mass Communication Symposium) Conference aims to help undergraduate students to gain professional academic experience, develop their intellectual confidence, and deepen their learning by being exposed to a diverse collection of others’ work.
Submission Deadline: September 1, 2026
Southwestern Region
Sigma Tau Delta Southwestern Regional Conference
Sponsored by the Delta Delta Chapter at Sam Houston State University and the Alpha Psi Nu Chapter at University of Texas, Dallas
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location: Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas and virtual
The Southwestern Regional Conference is a free hybrid conference, offering sessions virtually and on the campus of Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. All on-campus sessions will be made available virtually as well. We welcome submissions from NEHS, Sigma Kappa Delta, and Sigma Tau Delta members. We welcome presentations in literary studies and creative writing. Individual presentations will be grouped in panels with 2-3 other presenters based on genre, topic, time period, and all topics listed on the English Honor Societies convention site as appropriate. Presentations should be between 8 and 15 minutes. In keeping with the requirements for the English Honor Societies convention, papers should be limited to 2,000 words. Among other things, we hope this event provides new presenters an opportunity to practice their presentation skills and receive feedback on their work.
Submission Deadline: October 18, 2026
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