A student from Milford was among those honored this December by the English Department at Eastern Connecticut State University when it held its semesterly celebration of student excellence.
Kathryn Gowisnock, class of 2020, was inducted into the Sigma Tau Delta international honor society during the department’s “English Night celebration, which featured an awards ceremony, the honor society inductions and student presentations.
In order to qualify for Sigma Tau Delta, English students must have completed a minimum of four 200-level English courses as well as hold a minimum average GPA of 3.5 in English courses and an overall 3.0 GPA. Members are eligible for select scholarships, internship opportunities and other benefits.
“We have hosted English Night at the end of each semester for decades,” said Barbara Little-Liu, professor and chair of the English Department. “The various awards, scholarships and other forms of recognition give us a chance to celebrate all of our outstanding students, from freshmen to seniors.”