2008 Mu Chapter Officers Back from left: E. Carol Polifroni, Colleen Delaney, Lynn Allchin, Joanne Blum. Front from left: Lisa-Marie Griffiths, Deborah Shelton, Kelley Lafleur.
The 15th Annual Connnecticut Collaborative Research Conference View Brochure Date: Friday, April 3, 2009 Location: Hartford Rocky-Hill Marriott, Rocky Hill, CT
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In 1955, The University of Connecticut School of Nursing chartered Mu Chapter, the 11th chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing. There are now over 400 chapters internationally, with 120,000 active members in 90 countries.
Undergraduate and graduate students who meet requirements are invited to join.
Sigma Theta Tau International encourages scholarship and research in nursing. Local meetings are held during the year to encourage nurses to share their research with their colleagues. Mu chapter sends representatives to the annual regional, national and international conferences of Sigma Theta Tau International.
In addition, outstanding research proposals are funded by monetary awards from the Mu Chapter and by Sigma Theta Tau International.
Region:Region 15 - New England, New York, and part of Nova Scotia
Mu Chapter undergrads preparing SIGMA newsletter
MU Chapter 2009 Induction
MU Chapter 2008 Induction
MU Chapter 2007 Induction
MU Chapter 2006 Induction
The Sigma Theta Tau Key
The Sigma Theta Tau key is the symbol of scholarship. The cup denotes the satisfaction of professional life. The circle of gold with its six stars represents our six founders. The letters SQT - Sigma Theta Tau - represent our charge: Storga, Tharos, Tima - love, courage, and honor. The lamp is the lamp of knowledge. The jeweled key features amethyst stars representing the founders in a circle of pearls or diamonds. The organization’s colors are orchid and fuschia, and the flower is the orchid.
The Coat-of-Arms
The symbolism of the coat-of-arms is expressive of the ideals of Honor Society. The eye represents wisdom and discernment. The stars are in recognition of our six founders. The scroll is that of learning and bears the Greek letters, Sigma Theta Tau: the first letters of the Greek words Storga, Tharos, Tima- meaning love, courage, honor. The pillars of stone at the right and the left denote service, professional endeavor and strength of leadership. The lamp represents the lamp of knowledge. The motto on the banner is Sigma Theta Tau, the name of this International Honor Society.
Please read below to see the eligibility criteria for undergraduate students, RN students, Master's students, Doctoral students and Nursing Professionals/Community Leaders
For previously inducted members now at other institutions, Dual Membership will allow continued connection with Mu Chapter.
Undergraduate students must:
Have completed 1/2 of the nursing curriculum; Have at least a GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 grading scale); Rank in the upper 35 percentile of graduating class.
RN students must:
Have completed 12 credit hours at current school; Have completed 1/2 of the nursing curriculum; Have at least a GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 grading scale); Rank in the upper 35 percentile of graduating class.
Master's students must:
Have completed 1/4 of the nursing curriculum; Have at least a GPA of 3.5 (based on a 4.0 grading scale).
Doctoral students must:
Have completed 1/4 of the nursing curriculum; Have at least a GPA of 3.75 (based on a 4.0 grading scale).
Nursing Professionals/Community Leaders must:
Be a registered nurse; Hold at least a baccalaureate degree in nursing or other field; Have held a professional nursing license for at least five years; Have demonstrated marked achievement in nursing education, practice, research, administration or publication.
All Mu Chapter members are eligible to apply for an award of up to $1,000 to support research/clinical practice projects. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and evaluated 3 times per year (June 5, September 5, January 5). Up to 6 awards will be given annually
Events
39th Biennial Convention. November 3rd-7th. 2007 Location: Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland USA.
An Evening with Carol Picard - Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. Location: Centennial Alumni House, Storrs Campus
Sigma Theta Tau Mu Chapter Induction Ceremony - Sunday, February 18 2007, 3:00pm -5:00pm Keynote: Carol Picard, President STTI. Location: Chemistry Building Auditorium
STTI Collaborative Connecticut Chapters Research Day - Thursday, March 22, 2007, 8:00am 5:00pm Keynote: Dr. Cheryl Beck (UConn) Location: University of Hartford, Harry Grey Center
Knowledgebases, the Online Journal of Knowledge Synthesis in Nursing, and the Registry of Nursing Research, which includes both published and unpublished nursing research (Sigma Membership Number is needed for entry).
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