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SIGMA DELTA PI (NATIONAL HISPANIC HONOR SOCIETY)

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Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society (La Sociedad Nacional Honoraria Hispánica), was established on November 14, 1919, at the University of California Berkeley.  The Society's insignia is the royal seal of Fernando and Isabel, representing Castille, León and Aragón.  Sigma Delta Pi's colors are red and gold, its flower is the red carnation, and its motto is the Greek phrase "Spanías Didagéi Proágomen" meaning "Let's go forth/continue forth under the teaching/guidance of the Spanish language."

Eligibility Requirements

GPA for all Spanish courses must average at least 3.0; Completed at least 3 semesters of college coursework and have an overall GPA of at least 3.2; Completed at least 1 upper division course in Hispanic lit, culture, or civilization. (Students who are currently completing this may apply for membership if the instructor of the course certifies their work is "B" or higher.); You must attend the initiation ceremony.

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Last Update: Monday, January 07, 2013