The Writing Center is a great place to gather and share our thoughts, dreams, and ideas about our lives and what is going on around campus. 
So, if you want to do more than just go to classes, work, and home, be sure to watch here for announcements about upcoming events.  Below is a list of some of the special happenings we are planning.  

Guest speakers Writing contests Poetry readings Word and language games Reading marathons

Here is a list of some upcoming events for this semester:

• Workshop on Writing the Personal Statement: presented by Professor Suzanne Ashe, English Department

• for Scholars Honors Students
• Thursday, October 4, 11:00-12:30, Social Science 138
• co-sponsored by Professor John Madden, philosophy
• focus: how to write essays for college transfer applications

Click here for some valuable resources for this type of writing task.

• Workshop on Writing the Personal Statement: presented by

Professor Suzanne Ashe, English Department, x2814

• for all students interested in transferring to a 4-year college or university
• Wednesday, October 24, 3:00-4:00, Learning Assistance Program (ground floor of Learning Resource Center)
• co-sponsored by Professor Jan Connal, Transfer Center and Professor Alice Miller, Learning Assistance Program
• focus: how to write essays for college transfer applications

Click here for some valuable resources for this type of writing task.

• Workshop on Writing the Personal Statement: presented by Assistant Professor Kate Kosuth, English Department, x2821

• for all students interested in transferring to a 4-year college or university
• Thursday, October 25, 3:30-4:30, Liberal Arts 21
• co-sponsored by Professor Jan Connal, Transfer Center and Professor Alice Miller, Learning Assistance Program
• focus: how to write essays for college transfer applications

          Click here for some valuable resources for this type of writing task.

• Workshop for Faculty:  What Is Your Documentation Style?: presented by Professor Suzanne Ashe, English Department, x2814

• for all faculty interested in sharing research paper assignments, resources, and formats
• Tuesday, October 23, 11:00-12:00, Learning Center, 135
• co-sponsored by ML Bettino, Dean of Technology and Staff Development, the Innovation Center
• focus:  "best teaching practices" for teaching the research paper in any discipline; MLA, APA, and other documentation styles

Click here for some valuable resources for creating writing assignments.

 

If you want more information about any of these workshops, please contact Professor Suzanne Ashe, English Department, x2814, Liberal Arts, Office G, or see her at the New Writing Resource Center, Monday and Wednesday, 11:00-12:30 or 2:00-3:30,  located in the Learning Assistance Program.

We are also starting a student advisory board to help us organize these events.  If you are interested, let us know by stopping in LC 208 or by emailing us: sashe@cerritos.edu.