WRD Blog

April 16, 2020 Maddy Crozier

MAWRD Student Spotlight: Karla Avila

MAWRD student Karla Avila will graduate in June 2020, carrying forward a passion for teaching writing and professional writing that she gained over the last two years. Karla recently spoke with us to share her experiences with the program and the TESOL Certificate.

April 14, 2020 Megan Palmer

Here We Do: Why MA Alumni Return to DePaul

Many MA in WRD alumni return to DePaul University to continue their work or academic studies? We spoke with some of these alumni to find out just what it is that makes the DePaul community so special

April 9, 2020 Alex Treat

WRD 542 Urban Literacies Recap

With the Winter Quarter past us, we looked back at the community work done by students in WRD 542 Urban Literacies and shared their experiences.

March 12, 2020 Alex Treat

What is the Invention Lab?

Don’t know the answer? We’ve given a rundown of all the room’s features and purposes just to give you one. Whether you need a place to study or relax, Room 302 is available for all students to walk on in.

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March 11, 2020 Megan Palmer

Resources for Professional Writing Portfolio

In our ongoing series on portfolio resources, this week, we will be talking about how to create a portfolio that best showcases work from within the Professional and Digital Writing concentration

March 10, 2020 Maddy Crozier

CFP: Naylor Workshop for Undergraduate Research

The Naylor Workshop for Undergraduate Research, hosted every Fall at York College of Pennsylvania, offers undergraduate students an opportunity to participate in workshops and receive mentorship on their writing studies research.

March 5, 2020 Alex Treat

First-Year Program Writing Showcase: Calls for Submissions

The First-Year Program Writing Showcase is currently calling for submissions from undergraduates so they may present their work to the public. Here’s what you need to know about this great opportunity and how to submit!

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March 4, 2020 Megan Palmer

Creating a Teaching Portfolio

This week, we will be sharing resources about teaching portfolios, and be sure to check in next week for information about portfolios for professional and digital writing.

February 27, 2020 Alex Treat

Allie Gourley & Alex Nunes on Teaching in China

As part of the Teaching in China program, WRD has been sending TESOL graduates to teach classes at Huaqiao University since 2014. Alumni Allie Gourley & Alex Nunes talk about their experience with the opportunity and what it meant to them.

February 25, 2020 Maddy Crozier

Internships Spotlight: Karla Avila & Megan Palmer

In Autumn Quarter, MAWRD students Karla Avila and Megan Palmer participated in internships and earned course credit through WRD 590. Check out a recap of what they learned and accomplished during their internships.

Benefits of the WRD Combined Degree Program

Course Recap — WRD 508: Discourse & Style

Alumni Spotlight – Grace Von Lehman

Course Spotlight – WRD 282: Ethics of Public and Professional Writing

Course Spotlight – WRD 377 Writing and Social Engagement: Women of Graceland

Course Spotlight — WRD 264: Language, Self, and Society

Alumni Spotlight – Madeline Crozier

Course Recap – WRD 532: Content Strategy

Student Spotlight – Tabitha Jou Yi