One winter term class sends students out of the classroom to write and produce adventure stories….Continue Reading Write Your Own Adventure
Month: February 2011
Turned Off
A teacher and writer finds more in life while making do with less….Continue Reading Turned Off
In Memory of a Son
Mary Westra remembers—and pays tribute to—her son Peter ’99….Continue Reading In Memory of a Son
Turf Battle Update & Open Forum
Back in November, the Master Plan Implementation Committee invited students to submit proposals to Turf Battle, a competition to redesign the landscape at Atwater. Although the committee had no specific vision for how this area should look and feel, they … Continue reading →…Continue Reading Turf Battle Update & Open Forum
Session 2—Getting started
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 CTLR, Davis Family Library 225 We will run through a hand-on practice session and discuss tutor questions. All new tutors must attend. Trained FYSMs not already trained as tutors must attend. Trained tutors attend either this session or session 3 (Thursday, February 24th). If you have a serious and unavoidable conflict, […]…Continue Reading Session 2—Getting started
Revision, Editing and Proofreading: What’s the Difference?
College students are often confused about what it means to “revise” a paper. Catharine Wright explains the difference between revision, editing and proofreading. Revision: Revision means “re-visioning” your paper. It is “big picture” work. Step back and ask yourself: does the paper you wrote respond directly to the assignment and its audience, answer the questions […]…Continue Reading Revision, Editing and Proofreading: What’s the Difference?
WORKSHOP: Meaningful International Research, Civic Engagement, and Internships
Thinking about studying abroad or pursuing international service work, research, internship, or other form of international immersion experience? If yes, then broaden your thinking and enhance your preparation by attending the following workshop! Meani……Continue Reading WORKSHOP: Meaningful International Research, Civic Engagement, and Internships