News from DePaul University's Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse
The WRD 283 Environmental Writing course, taught by Dr. Deborah Rintels Weiner, provides an opportunity for students to explore environmental issues, read and write persuasive arguments, and learn about the power of rhetoric in this relevant contemporary issue.
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With students beginning work on portfolios in all three categories, we asked the 2020 cohort of MA in WRD students about their experiences creating midterm and mid-program portfolios, where they gave advice and insight into different platforms’ affordances and constraints.
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The 20th anniversary of The Vagina Monologues at DePaul University includes an original monologue by second-year MAWRD student Megan Palmer. We had a chance to connect with Megan to learn more about her experiences composing and performing in the show.
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We got the chance to catch up with Dr. Bivens 1:1 following her workshop and speech to give readers a little more insight into her practices not only as medical rhetorician, but as a researcher, an instructor, and a writer.
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The Writing Center’s staff includes more than 90 peer writing tutors, but many WRD students choose to work there because the position aligns well with their interests. We checked in with many WRD students who work as tutors so they could share their experiences at the UCWbL.
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MA in WRD alumnus Riley Yaxley graduated this last quarter (AQ19) and has been making a name for themselves in the Chicago art scene. We recently spoke to Riley to learn more about their work in art communications.
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Are you looking for relevant work experience to develop your skills? Are you eager to put your WRD education to use? These internships might be just what you’re looking for.
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Welcome back, WRD students! We rounded up a list of some of the most important news and updates for Winter Quarter, including information about the WQ Speaker Series, degree conferral deadlines, and financial assistance opportunities.
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For the Winter Quarter’s Writing & Rhetoric Across Borders Speaker Series, the WRD department has invited Dr. Kristen Bivins to speak on Wednesday, January 22.
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WRD major Weronika Koleda shared her art and writing in a piece titled Between Two Mirrors at the KINETIC art gallery this quarter. We were lucky to catch up with Weronika following the gallery to learn more about her art and her experience with language.
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