by Aileen Valdes
Miami Gardens (4/11/2011)- UWC senior tutor, Aryanne Schommer, won the Dean's Award (first place) at the 2011 STU Undergraduate Research Symposium for her project on the history of the Southeastern Writing Center Association, entitled "SWCA @ 30: Past, Present, Future." She was one of only three students selected to deliver an oral presentation, choosing to talk from memory rather than read.
"The research project was almost a year in the making, and I really wanted to present well. When practicing before the symposium, it just didn't feel right to read. With a quick pep-talk to myself, I decided that I knew this project, and I didn't need my pre-written speech," Aryanne stated. "Now looking back on it, I am so thankful that I did because I was able to showcase how much this project has truly meant to me!"
UWC Tutor Presents Research at Prestigious Conference on College Composition and Communication Convention
by Aileen Valdes
Atlanta (4/9/2011)- UWC tutor Aileen Valdes and Dr. Kevin Dvorak presented at the 2011 Conference on College Composition and Communication in Atlanta, Georgia on April 8. Their presentation, entitled “Usando Espanol para Tutoria en Ingles: A Study of Writing Center Tutoring Sessions involving Bilingual Tutors and Students,” also included Dr. Shanti Bruce from Nova Southeastern University, and Dr. Paula Gillespie and Dariel Suarez from Florida International University.
Atlanta (4/9/2011)- UWC tutor Aileen Valdes and Dr. Kevin Dvorak presented at the 2011 Conference on College Composition and Communication in Atlanta, Georgia on April 8. Their presentation, entitled “Usando Espanol para Tutoria en Ingles: A Study of Writing Center Tutoring Sessions involving Bilingual Tutors and Students,” also included Dr. Shanti Bruce from Nova Southeastern University, and Dr. Paula Gillespie and Dariel Suarez from Florida International University.
The presentation focused on discussing how Spanish is used during writing center-based tutoring sessions between bilingual (English- and Spanish-speaking) tutors and students at two critical points during sessions: 1) to develop rapport through linguistic solidarity and 2) to work through occasional moments of confusion when words and/or ideas are clear in the primary language (Spanish) but not the secondary (English).
UWC Tutors Announced as Co-Winners of the 2011 SWCA Undergraduate Tutor Award
by Brittany Griffin
Kennesaw, GA (1/29/11)-The Southeastern Writing Center Association Awards Committee announced on Friday that Aileen Valdes and Karen Mejia, senior tutors at the University Writing Center at St. Thomas University, have co-earned the 2011 SWCA Undergraduate Tutor Award!
This marks the second consecutive year that a UWC tutor has won this prestigious award. Denise Pichardo earned the award in 2010. For more info, check out SWCA's award page.
Kennesaw, GA (1/29/11)-The Southeastern Writing Center Association Awards Committee announced on Friday that Aileen Valdes and Karen Mejia, senior tutors at the University Writing Center at St. Thomas University, have co-earned the 2011 SWCA Undergraduate Tutor Award!
This marks the second consecutive year that a UWC tutor has won this prestigious award. Denise Pichardo earned the award in 2010. For more info, check out SWCA's award page.
Eight UWC Tutors to Present at Regional Conference
Miami Gardens (1/20/11)- The UWC is proud to announce that 8 tutors have been accepted to present at the 2011 Southeastern Writing Cetner Association Conference, Feb. 17-19, at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL.
UWC Introduces New R.I.S.E. Writing Scholar
Miami Gardens (1/16/11)- The UWC has added a new R.I.S.E. Writing Scholar to its staff this semester. Jarrel Hall, a junior Business major from the Bahamas, has earned this distinction based on his performance at last year's R.I.S.E. Writing Contest. R.I.S.E., an acronym for "Recognizing Incoming Students Essays," will be hosting its annual contest again in April.
Spring Hours Announced
Miami Gardens (1/15/11)- The UWC has announced its Spring 2011 hours: M/W 10am-6pm; T/Th 1-6pm; F 10am-2pm.
UWC Tutor Earns Full Scholarship to Attend 2011 Florida Student Leadership Forum on Faith & Values
Miami Gardens (11/23/2010)- Lilyeth Antonio, a sophomore tutor, was one of two STU students to earn a full scholarship to attend the 2011 Florida Student Leadership Forum on Faith & Values to be held March 4-6 in Tallahassee.
Valdes, Mejia, Pichardo have 2010 SWCA Conference Notes Published on IWCA Website
Miami Gardens (11/22/2010)- UWC senior tutors, Aileen Valdes and Karen Mejia, and UWC Alumni, Denise Pichardo, all recently had their 2010 SWCA Conference Notes published on the IWCA's website: http://writingcenters.org/2010/10/iwca-conference-notes-2-1/.
UWC Director, Alumni Present Together at NCTE Convention
Orlando (11/21/2010)- Dr. Kevin Dvorak and UWC Alumni Denise Pichardo presented together at the 2010 National Council of Teachers of English Convention in Orlando on November 20. Their presentation, which also included Dr. Shanti Bruce of Nova Southeastern University, was entitled "Using Creative, Writing-Based Directed Learning Activities in Teaching and Tutoring Underprepared First-year College Writers."
Two UWC Tutors, Director Present Together at 2010 NCTE Convention
Orlando (11/21/2010)- UWC Tutors Karen Mejia and Jennifer Cerdeiras presented with Dr. Kevin Dvorak at the 2010 National Council of Teachers of English Convention in Orlando on November 19. Their presentation, 'Working, Writing, and Teaching Together: Notes on Building a Sustainable University-High School Writing Center Collaboration" was a part of an International Writing Centers Association-sponsored session entitled, "Using Writing Centers to Support Literacy: Starting a Center."
UWC Tutor, Director present research at the 2010 International Writing Center Association Conference
Baltimore, MD (Nov 2010)-Senior UWC tutor, Aileen Valdes, and UWC Director, Dr. Kevin Dvorak, presented last weekend at a joint conference hosted by the International Writing Centers Association and National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing. The conference was November 4-6 in Baltimore.
Valdes and Dvorak delivered a session entitled “Using Spanish to Tutor English: A Qualitative Study of Sessions Involving Bilingual Tutors and Students.” This IWCA Research Grant-funded project examines how Spanish is used during writing center-based tutoring sessions between bilingual (English- and Spanish-speaking) tutors and students. Based on their research, Dvorak and Valdes believe Spanish is effectively used at two critical points during sessions: 1) to develop rapport through linguistic solidarity and 2) to work through occasional moments of confusion when words and/or ideas are clear in the primary language (Spanish) but not the secondary (English).
Valdes and Dvorak delivered a session entitled “Using Spanish to Tutor English: A Qualitative Study of Sessions Involving Bilingual Tutors and Students.” This IWCA Research Grant-funded project examines how Spanish is used during writing center-based tutoring sessions between bilingual (English- and Spanish-speaking) tutors and students. Based on their research, Dvorak and Valdes believe Spanish is effectively used at two critical points during sessions: 1) to develop rapport through linguistic solidarity and 2) to work through occasional moments of confusion when words and/or ideas are clear in the primary language (Spanish) but not the secondary (English).
UWC Tutor, Alumni present workshop at the 2010 National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing
Baltimore, MD (Nov 2010)- Senior UWC tutor, Karen Mejia, and recent UWC graduate, Denise Pichardo, presented last weekend at a joint conference hosted by International Writing Centers Association and National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing. The conference was November 4-6 in Baltimore.
Mejia and Pichardo facilitated a workshop presentation entitled, “Inspiring Imaginations: Creative Activities for Writers of all Levels.” This session focused on Directed Learning Activities frequently used by UWC staff during tutoring sessions. According to the conference program, these DLAs “target specific writing skills, from idea development to proofreading, and have often been utilized with underprepared, first-semester freshmen enrolled in developmental writing courses.”
Mejia and Pichardo facilitated a workshop presentation entitled, “Inspiring Imaginations: Creative Activities for Writers of all Levels.” This session focused on Directed Learning Activities frequently used by UWC staff during tutoring sessions. According to the conference program, these DLAs “target specific writing skills, from idea development to proofreading, and have often been utilized with underprepared, first-semester freshmen enrolled in developmental writing courses.”
UWC Director to Co-Chair 2011 National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing
Baltimore, MD (Nov 2010)- UWC Director, Dr. Kevin Dvorak, will be co-chairing the 2011 National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing with Dr. Paula Gillespie (Florida International University) and Dr. Shanti Bruce (Nova Southeastern University). The conference will be hosted on Nov. 4-5 at the Kovens Conference Center located at FIU’s Biscayne Bay campus. The announcement was made during the Saturday keynote session at the 2010 IWCA-NCPTW Conference in Baltimore.
UWC Tutor Accepted to Diversity and Explorations Program
Miami Gardens (Oct 2010) - UWC Tutor Ernesto Fernandez has been accepted to the 2010 Diversity and Explorations Program at Harvard Divinity School, a three-day program in Cambridge. The program focuses on persuading prospective minority students to pursue a career in religious studies. While at the Harvard program, Fernandez wishes to explore the Buddhist Studies track offered as part of the Masters of Theological Studies (MTS).
Writers United to Host "Write Two Nights" Event
Miami Gardens (Oct 2010) - Writers United will host two nights of mid-term studying at the University Writing Center throughout 6 -10 PM on Monday and Tuesday, October 4 -5.
The club will be providing pizza, drinks and music to study with. Also available will be the services of writing center tutors who will work with any student on a walk-in basis. The two nights promote a great way to study with fellow students in a stimulating environment. Writers United President Aileen Valdes credits the original idea to her Vice President Karen Mejia.
The club will be providing pizza, drinks and music to study with. Also available will be the services of writing center tutors who will work with any student on a walk-in basis. The two nights promote a great way to study with fellow students in a stimulating environment. Writers United President Aileen Valdes credits the original idea to her Vice President Karen Mejia.
Two UWC Tutors selected to represent STU at National Adelante Conference
Miami Gardens (Sept 2010)- Two UWC tutors, Aileen Valdes and Karen Mejia, have been chosen to represent STU at the 2010 Adelante National Leadership Institute and Recruitment Fair in San Antonio, TX, September 23-27.
UWC Tutor selected to represent STU at National HACU Conference!
Miami Gardens (Sept 2010)- Noralis Lambert, a new UWC tutor, has been selected as one of three student ambassadors to represent STU at this year's Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Conference in San Diego!
New Fall Hours
Miami Gardens (Sept 2010)- The UWC has introduced new hours for Fall 2010: M/W 10am-6pm; T/Th 1-6pm, and F 10am-2pm. We are now open earlier two days per week so that we can work with more students!
UWC names three RISE Writing Scholars
Miami Gardens (9/01/10)- Sabrina Gonzalez, Gabriela Granziera, and Lateasha Saunders were recently named the first recipients of the STU RISE Writing Scholars Award for their academic writing abilities. The three were awarded this honor based on the writings they submitted at the 2010 Recognizing Incoming Students Essays contest held in April. They will be recognized as RISE Writing Scholars during their time at STU, and they will work in conjunction with the University Writing Center to contribute to the overall university writing and scholarship communities.
The UWC has relocated to KEN 224!
Miami Gardens- The UWC has relocated to KEN 224! Come see our great new space!
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