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by Ex Libris on January 11, 2015

English Department GA Profiles: Rachel Pomeroy

Name: Rachel Pomeroy Program: MAWP Graduate Assistantship Description: As a Graduate Assistant, I work at DePaul’s University Center for Writing-based Learning as both a Peer Writing Tutor and the Social Media Team Leader. My role as a tutor involves working with writers of all levels of experience and at all stages of the writing process, which is a fun and rewarding experience. I have several years of previous tutoring experience, yet I continue to grow as both a tutor and writer through my work at the UCWbL every day. As the Social Media Team Leader, I… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 6, 2015

English Department GA Profiles: Carolyn Rudinsky

Name: Carolyn Rudinsky Program: MAE Graduate Assistantship Description: This is my second year as a Graduate Assistant at DePaul’s writing center, the University Center for Writing-based Learning (UCWbL), where I work as a writing tutor and a leader in the UCWbL Outreach team. At the most basic level, UCWbL writing tutors work with DePaul students, faculty, staff, and alumni on any writing project at any stage of the writing process. However, tutors at the UCWbL also do so much more, which is why I’d suggest clicking on the hyperlink above and exploring the UCWbL’s website to learn… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 6, 2015

English Department GA Profiles: Brandon Haskey

Name: Brandon Haskey Program: MAWP Graduate Assistantship Description: My GAship is at the University Center for Writing-based Learning or, as we call it, the UCWbL. Try pronouncing it—it’s fun! At the UCWbL, there are many things I get to do! Aside from tutoring students, alumni, and faculty on their writing, I participate in the UCWbL’s leadership team. The best part of my GAship, though, is getting to be a producer and cohost of Scrawl Radio, a weekly radio show (“Every Friday morning at 11 o’clock…” If you know our theme song, you’re singing it now!) that… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on April 12, 2013

Student News, a Student Reading, an Essay Contest, & More

Today in Student News: Congratulations to MAWP student Bethanie Hestermann, who just signed her first book contract with Chicago Review Press! Bethanie will be co-authoring a children’s book (ages 9+) tentatively called Zoology for Kids, along with her husband, Josh Hestermann. Their book will be part of Chicago Review Press’ fall 2014 list. As Bethanie describes it, “The book will introduce young minds to the basic principles of animal life through hands-on activities, while providing a behind-the-scenes look at zookeeping, veterinary medicine, wildlife research, and conservation efforts.” If you’d like to receive a heads up when the book… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 12, 2012

Upcoming Readings Featuring MAWP Students and More

In Student News: Michael Van Kerckhove (M.A.W.P.) will be part of the inaugural line-up of That’s All She Wrote, a brand new entry into the alive and well Chicago live-lit storytelling scene. Michael will be debuting a new personal story at this reading, and you can support him and enjoy the live literature of That’s All She Wrote at Swim Cafe at 1357 W. Chicago Avenue this Sunday, October 14th at 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:30). The event is free and food will be available. Swim Cafe is BYOB. *** In honor of the National… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on September 28, 2012

Banned Books Week, Student News, and More

In Student News, congratulations to Mellissa Gyimah (M.A.W.P.), who recently participated in the International Student Voice Magazine essay competition and made the top 10 out of over 700 submissions! You can read Mellissa’s essay on the International Student Voice Magazine’s website. *** The Winter 2013 schedule is posted! Please note that this schedule is still subject to change and will be so for a while. Over the next two weeks, we will be adding course descriptions from the professors to the page, so keep checking back as you plan your schedule for the rest of the year…. Read Article →

by Ex Libris on September 21, 2012

Meet the New GA’s (Part 2)

Happy Friday, Ex Libris readers! Today we are happy to bring you Part 2 of “Meet the New GA’s”. If you missed part one, you can read about Mark, Emily, and Ryan here. Please join me in congratulating all five new GA’s. Jillian Merrifield Program & year: Third quarter in the MAWP GA Role: Writing tutor in the UCWbL, Assistant Coordinator for the Collaborative for Multilingual Writing and Research Bio: Jillian (or Jill, she really doesn’t care either way) graduated in 2011 with a BA in teaching English from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL…. Read Article →

by Ex Libris on September 18, 2012

Meet the New GA’s (Part 1)

IMPORTANT REMINDER: TODAY, September 18th, is the last day to drop Fall quarter classes without penalty. If you wish to drop a class, do so on Campus Connect before midnight. Also: current students, check your email for important information about Partial Tuition Scholarships! Applications for PTS awards are due on Wednesday, September 26th. *** And now, it is my pleasure to introduce all of you to three of the English Department’s new Graduate Assistants. We wish them all welcome and congratulations! Mark R. Brand Program & year: M.A. in Writing & Publishing, graduating in May… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on April 24, 2012

Donate Your Old Computer and Attend a Student Poetry Reading

Do you have an old computer lying around and don’t know what to do with it? Then you should consider donating it to a local nonprofit. DePaul’s University Center for Writing-based Learning is collecting old and less-than-perfect computers on behalf of Mujeres Latinas en Accion (Latina Women in Action), a nonprofit that can put any donated computers to use in their Project Youth and Peace Program initiatives. Donating your computer through the UCWbL is easy: just fill out this form and someone will contact you shortly. Also, feel free to share this form to others… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on March 26, 2012

Reminders, Two-Year College Teaching Internships, and Job Openings at the Writing Center

Welcome back, students and faculty, from what was hopefully a very relaxing spring break! In case you did a little too much relaxing and forgot what was posted on Ex Libris before the break, here are a few reminders of upcoming dates and deadlines. Saturday March 31st-Anthony Grafton will be speaking about the future of the book in downtown Chicago as part of the Chicago Humanities Festival. Follow the link to learn how to get free tickets. Saturday March 31st- …is also the last day of open submissions to the Barely South Review’s fall issue…. Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 20, 2012

Join The Writer’s Guild and Learn the Language of Student Organizations!

Today we have two announcements from our friends and classmates at the University Center for Writing-based Learning about some great new opportunities to improve your writing– and your student organization– this Winter Quarter. Now that Winter Quarter is underway, it’s time for the return of The Writers Guild, DePaul’s student creative writing group! The Writer’s Guild meets every Wednesday from 7:30-9pm in the Arts & Letters lobby on the Lincoln Park campus. Participants will be able to collaborate both with other writers and an UCWbL peer writing tutor and receive reader-based, revision-orientated feedback on their work…. Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 17, 2011

Essay Fiesta, Turcotte Reading, and a PhD Program

Did you know that this Thursday, Oct. 20 is the National Day on Writing? The National Day on Writing, sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English, honors the significance of writing in our lives and draws attention to the remarkable variety of writing that we engage in. NDW emphasizes the lifelong process of learning to write and encourages Americans to write, enjoy, and learn from the writing of others. In honor of National Day on Writing, the University Center for Writing-based Learning Writers Guild is teaming up with Essay Fiesta to present a… Read Article →

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