This year we held informational meetings regarding the benefits, activities, and requirements of being inducted into Sigma Delta Pi.  We started with a few recreational activities.  For example, as a group we watched the film “Bajo la misma luna” and discussed the polemic issue of illegal immigration and its influences in U.S. society today.  We also met for lunch in Cosi, where we sampled Mediterranean foods typical of those enjoyed in Spain.  During the fall semester, we held an academic event in which teacher-education students could practice for the Spanish Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).  This is a challenging oral examination in Spanish that all foreign language teacher candidates must excel in.  Therefore, we brought in a professor who also acts as a grader for this exam to present helpful information and tips for the students.  They also had designated time to practice individually.

We also began two new ongoing practices this academic year.  Each month, the executive board asked an outstanding member of our local chapter to write about their experiences (at home and abroad) in which they utilized their Spanish.