Sigma Delta Pi Tutoring Marathon

ON Tuesday 12/5, Sigma Delta Pi hosted a Spanish tutoring marathon, where students from several classes came to get some help in their classes before the finals

Day of the Dead altar

On November 2nd, Sigma Delta Pi put up an altar dedicated to all the gun violence victims in 2017. The altar was among the many on Kellogg plaza during the Day of the Dead celebration. The Day of the Dead altar represents the sharing of food with those who have departed and are still remembered by the living. Our altar had cempasuchil flowers, candles, and bread that we shared with our visitors.

Peruvian Costumes, Dances, and Folklore Expo

On October 23rd, Sigma Delta Pi hosted an event in which attendees experienced the Peruvian Culture like never before. At 5:30 pm, we opened the doors of University Hall 101 and received students ready to know more about Peru. The event opened with a video of the 2015 Pan American Games Closing, which prepared the audience for the music, dances and cultural artifacts to be presented.

President Diego Lecca, dressed as a Chalan, a Marinera dancer, presented different objects and musical instruments from Peru, such as the cajon, the charango, and the zampoña (panflute).

A llama fur tapestry was passed around by treasurer Ramiro Huerta

The expo presented different costumes from the Peruvian region. Here, two volunteers sport a Coya costume. The Coya was the Incan emperor's wife, the most powerful woman in the Inca empire.

Afterwards, attendees saw the Saya costume. The Saya is a dance from the Altiplanic region with African and Andean influences.

Then, we had the Festejo costumes and dance. Festejo is an Afroperuvian dance from the coastal regions

Similar to Festejo is the Valentina costume and dance, especially known for the dance El Alcatraz.

Then, President Diego Lecca and his sister, Diana Lecca wore a Marinera Norteña costume, a dance named in honor of the Marina de Guerra del Peru (Peruvian Navy).

Sigma Delta Pi thanks everyone who helped make this cultural expo possible.

Sigma Delta Pi Fall 2017 Initiation Ceremony

On October 17, 2017, Sigma Delta Pi welcomed 32 new members to its ranks. The ceremony took place at Craven Hall 3701 and was hosted by Sigma Delta Pi president Diego Lecca, vicepresident Selma Cota, treasurer Ramiro Huerta, secretary Yessenia Cabrera and adviser professor Melendrez. After the ceremony, the students and guests enjoyed a delicious paella, provided by professor Marya Toledo Yildiz, also a member of Sigma Delta Pi.

President Diego Lecca and secretary Yessenia Cabrera ready to receive the new Sigma Delta Pi members

32 new students participated in the initiation ceremony

Visiting professor Dale Pratt from BYU dedicated some words to the new members, talking about his experience with the Spanish language and the importance of studying it.

The new members write their names in the Sigma Delta Pi book that certifies them as members of the society

Each of the new members receives a red candle, a carnation, their certificate and a pin.

After the ceremony, we got to taste a delicious paella and desserts

 

Our adviser, professor Melendrez, and professor Toledo

Fall 2017 Informative Session

On September 17, Sigma Delta Pi hosted its first information session for students who had an interest in joining Sigma Delta Pi. President Diego Lecca, vice president Selma Cota, and treasurer Ramiro Huerta explained in detail the process to become a member, including how a student can obtain their unofficial transcript, a requirement to join Sigma Delta Pi.

President Diego Lecca explaining the different requirements to join Sigma Delta pi

Sigma Delta Pi offered pizza to the students interested in joining

A poster, provided by our vice president, Selma Cota, announced students where the event was taking place

Students enjoyed the pizza and asked different questions before leaving

End of Semester celebration

On May 17th, Sigma delta Pi got together to celebrate the end of the semester, as well as to congratulate our members who were graduating. We met at La Cocina del Charro in San Marcos. Also, the new officers were announced for the next semester.
President: Diego A. Lecca (previous vice president)
Vice president: Selma Cota
Treasurer: Ramiro Huerta
Secretary: Yessenia Cabrera

Sigma Delta Pi members and officers celebrate the achievements of our fellows

Janet Cintora, Sigma Delta Pi secretary

Rosalinda Lemus, Sigma Delta Pi member

Jesslyn Lopez, Sigma Delta Pi webmaster

Sigma Delta Pi Spring 2017 Initiation

On April 3rd, Sigma Delta Pi welcomed 14 new members in a ceremony that took place at the library reading room. president Gisella Garay, vice president Diego Lecca and advisor Cynthia Melndrez presided the event, which had a reception afterwards where the new members got to know each other and shared interests and opinions.