Society of Creative Writers at USCB
The Society of Creative Writers is a student-led organization at the University of South Carolina Beaufort that meets weekly and sponsors the publication of The Pen, USCB’s five-time national award-winning literary journal of creative writing and art. Our organization serves as a writing community for USCB’s students of all majors. The Society of Creative Writers’ mission is to provide a safe and nurturing place for students to share and discuss their work, as well as engage in writing activities to improve their skills and inspire them. For more information about meetings and events, please follow The Society of Creative Writers on Instagram (@scw_uscb). For additional comments, questions, or concerns, please email our editorial staff at ThePenUSCB@gmail.com.
USCB student creative writers read from their work during 2023 Student Research & Scholarship Day.
Contact
Dr. Ellen Malphrus, Faculty Advisor
Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society
USCB's Alpha Sigma Sigma chapter of Sigma Tau Delta is our own chapter of the International English Honor Society. The Society’s mission is to confer distinction for high achievement in English language
and literature studies, provide cultural and social stimulation on college campuses,
promote interest in literature and the English language in surrounding communities,
support exemplary character and good fellowship among its members and serve society
by fostering literacy.
Our campus chapter provides leadership, scholarship, service and professional (presentation
and publication outlets, national internship programs) opportunities for its members.
Every year, Sigma Tau Delta holds formal ceremonies for induction into the society,
officer elections and award recognition; organizes field trips to local events of
literary interest and to annual conferences and conventions, hosts themed events for
the chapter, department, faculty or students university-wide as well as designs and
participates in fundraising and service projects to benefit the Lowcountry community.
To qualify for induction into the society, students must meet the following criteria:
- Have a minimum of a “B” (3.0) average in English and general education courses.
- Have completed a minimum of three semesters of college work.
- Have taken a minimum of two college courses in English language or literature beyond the general education requirements (101/102).
Contact
Dr. Lauren Hoffer, Faculty Advisor