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ALT Text reads: “We are open during finals! Schedule your appointment with the Writing Center today."
ALT Text reads: “Word of the Week Brazen: Adjective Brazen describes someone who is acting, or something that is done, in a very open and shocking way without shame or embarrassment (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)” The post features graphics of pink flowers.
ALT Text reads: “The Writing Center is open now through Finals Week! Schedule your appointment today.” The post features graphics of school supplies such as notebooks, a calculator, protractors, and a globe.
ALT Text reads: "Word of the Week! Laudable (Adjective) Laudable is a somewhat formal word used to describe something as worthy of praise. It is a synonym of commendable. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). “ The post features a blue and white striped background.
ALT Text reads: “Have a final paper? Visit the Writing Center now through finals week! Schedule your online or in-person appointment today.” The post features a graphic of a women writing at a desk. There is a light, a bookshelf, and a clock behind her. On her desk, there is a plant, a cup of coffee, and a jar full of pens. The woman is writing in a notebook.
ALT Text reads: “Stressed about final papers? The Writing Center is here to help!” The post features graphics of a desk with a laptop, lamp, pencil, and calendar on it.
ALT Text reads: “Do you want free Easter candy? The Easter bunny had some leftover candy that he asked us to pass along to some deserving writers. Have a session at the Writing Center this week (April 7-10) and be entered for a chance to win some sweets!” The post features a graphic of a bunny.
ALT Text reads: “Happy Easter! From the Writing Center” The post features a graphic of two Easter eggs.
ALT Text reads: “Word of the Week Frenetic adjective Something described as frenetic is filled with excitement, activity, or confusion. The word is a synonym of frantic. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary).”
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ALT Text reads: “Embrace the W, Part 3: Planning a Writing-Enriched Course Via Zoom, 03-26-26, 12:30-1:20 p.m."
ALT Text reads: “One of the biggest challenges of teaching a writing-enriched course (WEC) is incorporating the writing assignments/projects into the syllabus. When should due dates fall? How can the syllabus reflect the scaffolding of activities the lead to a writing project? How can writing activities fit in with all the content to be covered? This hands-on workshop will guide participants in planning the syllabus for their fall 2026 (or future) WEC. Faculty and graduate students will leave with an outline of writing projects and tasks and a rough draft syllabus. If you teach a University-designated "W" course, you will find this workshop especially useful as you prepare your new syllabus. This workshop is the third in a three-part series on teaching WECs. You do not need to have attended the other workshops to attend. If you attend all three “Embrace the W” workshops, you will be recognized with a certificate.”
ALT Text reads: “Word of the Week! Putative (adjective) Putative is a formal word used to describe something that is generally believed, supposed, or assumed to be something specified. It is always used before a noun. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary).” The post features a decorative boarder.
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ALT Text reads: “Word of the Week! Fortuitous- adjective Fortuitous is a formal word that usually describes something that comes or happens by a lucky chance. It can also mean ‘happening by chance’ and ‘fortunate, lucky.’ (Merriam-Webster Dictionary).” The post feautres a boarder with shamrocks and gold coins.