Writing Center
What we’re up to
SPRING 2024 EVENTS:
- Poetry Open Mic: March 20, 7 p.m.
Wightman Pavilion
Come join the Writing Center for our 2nd annual Poetry reading (formerly called the Poetry Slam) - Enjoy a the spring weather at Wightman Pavilion, read your own poem/s aloud, or read a favorite from another poet, karaoke-style. - Write-in: May 8, 7-10 p.m.
Acorn Café
Come to the Acorn Cafe during the last week of classes to get words on the page for your final projects surrounded by friends! There will be Writing Center peer consultants standing by to chat with you about your writing at any point during the evening if you get stuck, and you'll get a free bev from the Acorn on us!
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ONGOING PROJECTS:
- Our research team, led by Sam Carter ’24 and Jack Tope ’26, is currently researching students’ attitudes and beliefs about their own writing. Why do so many students believe they are “bad” writers, and how does working with the Writing Center impact those beliefs?
- We are working on developing new ways of communicating with students digitally through our website, social media and video content.
- In spring 2024, we will be piloting a new Writing Fellows program, where individual upper-level courses can be paired with one of our staff members who will be devoted to supporting student writing with more in-depth knowledge of the content and assignments.