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.
Southern Region
Sigma Tau Delta Southern Regional Conference
Sponsored by the Alpha Upsilon Phi Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Location: Virtual
The Alpha Upsilon Phi Chapter at the University of North Georgia, Gainesville is proud to host this free, virtual event on October 24, 2026. We welcome undergraduate and graduate 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, etc. All presenters will read their work synchronously over Zoom and participate in follow-up discussions at the end of each panel. Presentations should be between 8 and 15 minutes. In keeping with the requirements for the Sigma Tau Delta 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 in advance of the Sigma Tau Delta Convention deadline at the end of October.
Submission Deadline: Abstracts: Sunday, September 26, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Registration Cost: Free
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