Extracurricular activities can be a great way to extend an interest in English beyond the classroom and even to build a resume. JMU has a variety of organizations and publications that could be of interest to English majors.

Sigma Tau Delta
Sigma Tau Delta is the International English Honors Society. JMU’s Psi Sigma chapter of Sigma Tau Delta sponsors a Valentine-Grams Event in February in addition to hosting an annual Spring conference for undergraduate papers.

Do you currently have a overall GPA of 3.25 and a 3.6 in English? If you meet these qualifications and are interested in becoming a member of Sigma Tau Delta, print out this application (PDF Document) and return the completed form and required documentation to 215 Keezell.

Contact: Dr. Marina Favila,  Faculty Advisor

The Literary Itch
The Literary Itch is a publication of Sigma Tau Delta. Submissions may be sent to the following address:

The Journal
c/o Dr. Marina Favila, Faculty Advisor
Sigma Tau Delta Mailbox
Keezell Room 216
Contact: Dr. Marina Favila,  Faculty Advisor

Sister Speak
Sister Speak is JMU’s feminist literary journal and is published twice a year. For information and submissions contact:
Emmy Feamster (editor in chief):feamstea@jmu.edu or jmugrrrl@gmail.com
Dr. Mary Thompson (faculty advisor): thompsmx@jmu.edu

Gardy Loo
Gardy Loo is JMU's Magazine of the Arts. It is published quarterly by the Literary Arts Society of James Madison University. Submissions may be sent to the following address:

Gardy Loo
800 S. Main St. Box 8286
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
gardynews@yahoo.com

Fugue
Fugue is published yearly by the JMU Honors Program. Submissions may be sent to the following address:

Fugue
c/o Dr. Maureen Shanahan
JMU Honors Program
Hillcrest House
MSC 1501
Harrisonburg, VA 22807