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Tau Sigma Delta

From TTU College of Architecture

Tau Sigma Delta is a nationally affiliated honor society in architecture and allied arts, founded in 1913. The Texas Tech Chapter of TSD, Upsilon Chapter, was organized in 1962. TSD commends students in architecture, landscape architecture and interior design who distinguish themselves academically. The organization also honors practitioners in the field for excellence in design with the national organization’s Gold Medal Award and Upsilon Chapter’s Silver Medal Award, which is presented each spring semester.

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Upcoming events

• The 2012 Silver Medal Award Lecture and Induction Ceremony will be held in Spring 2012. Date, time and location will be announced.

Contents 1 Upcoming events 2 Prospective members 3 People 3.1 Officers 3.2 Faculty Advisor 3.3 Members 4 Silver Medal Award and Lecture 4.1 Past recipients 5 Contact 5.1 National organization

Prospective members

Membership in Tau Sigma Delta is offered to students in the top 20% of their graduating class who achieve a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Typically, members have a 3.5 GPA or higher, but the cutoff will vary from year to year. TSD will notify those who qualify for membership.

There are one-time, total membership dues of $60, good for lifetime membership. Of the total amount, $37.50 is allocated for the national organization and $22.50 for the local chapter.

Induction ceremonies are held each spring semester in conjunction with the Silver Medal Award Lecture. New members are presented with a certificate of membership in front of a university-wide audience.

People

Officers

• Cynthia Michelle Helms, President
• Kelly Elizabeth Denker, Vice President
• Channing Mané Braun, Secretary
• Jesse Bernard, Treasurer
• Christina Liebelt, SORCE Representative
• Michael Kevin Ilaoa, SORCE Representative

Faculty Advisor

• Professor John P. White

Members

• List of Tau Sigma Delta members

Silver Medal Award and Lecture

Each year, the Texas Tech Chapter of Tau Sigma Delta selects a regional design practice that exhibits excellence in architectural, landscape or interior design. Professionals honored with this award are presented the Silver Medal at the annual induction ceremony and give a lecture. The event is open to the public.

The 2011 Silver Medal Award proudly honors Burton Baldridge of the Austin, Texas-based firm Baldridge Architects.

Past recipients

• List of Silver Medal Award recipients

Contact

If you have any questions, please email

• John White Faculty Advisor
• Cynthia Helms President
• Kelly Denker Vice President
• Channing Braun Secretary
• Jesse Bernard Treasurer

National organization

The national Tau Sigma Delta Grand Chapter website is www.tausigmadelta.org.