For the 2021 Excellence in FYW Award, Sarah Brown has been recognized for her dedication to her courses and students.
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Tag: First-Year Writing
Faculty Research – Recent Publications from Erin Workman
In the past year, WRD instructor Erin Workman has published three separate works on writing studies and pedagogy. We interviewed her to gain some insight into these works.
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Introducing the 2020-21 Graduate Assistants
With the start of a new year, we also have new additions to the WRD graduate assistantship. Learn about them and their responsibilities here in this introduction.
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FYW Excellence in Teaching Award: Congratulations, Nancy LaFever!
The WRD department and WRD Blog extends its congratulations to this year’s recipient of the second annual First-Year Writing Excellence in Teaching Award: Nancy LaFever!
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FYW Administrators and Instructors Reflect on Remote Teaching Transition
As we continue to adapt to the times, WRD administrators and instructors share their insights on the transition to online learning.
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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
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Job Sleuth: Teaching Writing
The WRD department is home to DePaul’s First-Year Writing Program and offers coursework and opportunities for students interested in teaching writing at the college level. WRD majors can work in the University Center for Writing Based Learning, and at the graduate level the MA in WRD offers the Teaching Apprenticeship Program to prepare students with hands-on experience instructing students in writing. If you’re looking to work as a writing instructor, this post will introduce you to some resources to help you in your job search and professional development.
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Justin Staley Ponders the Little League World Series in The Cauldron
WRD instructor Justin Staley’s article “25 Years Ago, I Played In The Little League World Series, Too” was recently published in The Cauldron by Sports Illustrated. In the article, Staley recalls his experiences playing in the Little League World Series championship and reflects on what he’s learned from that memorable summer. We were able to get in touch with Staley and learn more about the article and his reasons for writing it. Want to read Staley’s work? Find it here. Why did you write this piece? Did any recent event or thought trigger a desire to write about yourself and the Little
Continue readingTricia Hermes and Barbara Tilley Receive the Woman of Spirit and Action Award
Last quarter, WRD faculty members Barbara Tilley and Tricia Hermes were honored by receiving the Woman of Spirit and Action Award, granted by the DePaul University Women’s Network. In the spirit of St. Louise de Marillac who demonstrated a commitment to service, this award recognizes women who consistently contribute to the growth and development of others at DePaul. Barbara Tilley was nominated for the award by a student who writes the following about her former instructor: Professor Tilley gives a lot to her students and to this university in terms of her time, effort, and love for what she does.
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Recap: National Day on Writing
Two weeks ago, the WRD Department joined other schools around the nation to celebrate National Day on Writing (October 20). Founded by the National Council of Teachers of English, this day aims to draw attention to the fact that no matter who you are, writing is an integral part of your life. To help with the day’s celebration of all things writing, WRD faculty, staff, and students went out on campus to ask DePaul, “Why do you write?” We received all sorts of responses, from writing out of necessity (my professor makes me) to writing for self-expression and to create
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