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!
UWC - Summer Hours!
Miami Gardens- The UWC will be open Monday-Thursday, 12-5pm, through June 24. From June 28-August 4, the UWC will be open Monday-Thursday, 12:30-5:30pm.
UWC Sets Single-Year Record with 1500th Session
by Denise Pichardo (4/29/10)
Miami Gardens– On April 29, sophomore Diamond Howard became the 1500th face-to-face tutoring session conducted by STU’s UWC during the 2009-2010 academic year. Diamond, a regular UWC visitor, states that she “feels special,” and she was recognized with a certificate by Dr. Kevin Dvorak, the UWC Director.
Miami Gardens– On April 29, sophomore Diamond Howard became the 1500th face-to-face tutoring session conducted by STU’s UWC during the 2009-2010 academic year. Diamond, a regular UWC visitor, states that she “feels special,” and she was recognized with a certificate by Dr. Kevin Dvorak, the UWC Director.
Four UWC Staff Members Present at the STU Undergraduate Research Symposium
by Kathryn Drumheller (4/21/10)
Miami Gardens- The 9th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium at STU took place April 20th and 21st. Four STU UWC staff members presented very diverse research topics at this conference.
Miami Gardens- The 9th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium at STU took place April 20th and 21st. Four STU UWC staff members presented very diverse research topics at this conference.
UWC Tutor, Denise Pichardo, Wins Prestigious 2010 SWCA Tutor Award
by Benson Anwuri (3/6/2010)
Davie, FL- UWC @ STU tutor Denise Pichardo was recently awarded the SWCA 2010 Tutor Award for her excellence in the field throughout the previous year.
Davie, FL- UWC @ STU tutor Denise Pichardo was recently awarded the SWCA 2010 Tutor Award for her excellence in the field throughout the previous year.
UWC Celebrates International Writing Center Week
by Denise Pichardo (2/18/10)
Miami Gardens– On February 18th writers, composition programs, and writing centers around the country celebrated International Writing Center Week (IWCW). The UWC @ STU held a celebration filled with activities, food, and music from various locations around the world.
UWC Director elected President of SWCA
by Jennifer Cerdeiras (2/1/2010)
Miami Gardens- Dr. Kevin Dvorak, Director of the UWC @ STU, was recently elected to be the President of the Southeastern Writing Center Association.
Miami Gardens- Dr. Kevin Dvorak, Director of the UWC @ STU, was recently elected to be the President of the Southeastern Writing Center Association.
UWC New Friday Hours Available!
by Benson Anwuri (2/3/2010)
Miami Gardens- For the first time in its brief history, the UWC is opening its doors for full one-on-one tutoring on Fridays. Starting this spring, the new day figures to help students who may be short on time during the school week.
Miami Gardens- For the first time in its brief history, the UWC is opening its doors for full one-on-one tutoring on Fridays. Starting this spring, the new day figures to help students who may be short on time during the school week.
UWC Celebrates the National Day on Writing.
by Denise Pichardo (10/20/09)
Miami Gardens– On October 20th writers, composition prgorams, and writing centers around the country celebrated NCTE's National Day on Writing (NDoW). The UWC @ STU held a celebration filled with writing games and activities, and they invited writers to read some of their works with fellow students, staff/faculty, and Pace high school students.
Miami Gardens– On October 20th writers, composition prgorams, and writing centers around the country celebrated NCTE's National Day on Writing (NDoW). The UWC @ STU held a celebration filled with writing games and activities, and they invited writers to read some of their works with fellow students, staff/faculty, and Pace high school students.
UWC Hosts Two National Hispanic Heritage Month Lectures
UWC Press (10/15/09)
Miami Gardens- The UWC recently hosted two lectures in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Miami Gardens- The UWC recently hosted two lectures in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
UWC Opens Satellite Center at Monsignor Pace High School
by Benson Anwuri (10/1/2009)
Miami Gardens- This fall, two UWC tutors, Denise Pichardo and Leo Brown, took their writing expertise to Monsignor Pace HS to assist high school students with their writing and to prepare them for the level of writing that can be expected in college.
Miami Gardens- This fall, two UWC tutors, Denise Pichardo and Leo Brown, took their writing expertise to Monsignor Pace HS to assist high school students with their writing and to prepare them for the level of writing that can be expected in college.
UWC Director, Intern Awarded IWCA Grant to Conduct Research
by Jennifer Cerdeiras (9/30/2009)
Miami Gardens- Dr. Kevin Dvorak, Director of the UWC @ STU, and Aileen Valdes, an undergraduate University Writing Center tutor, have been awarded an International Writing Center Association Research Grant to conduct research on bilingual tutoring in the UWC.
Miami Gardens- Dr. Kevin Dvorak, Director of the UWC @ STU, and Aileen Valdes, an undergraduate University Writing Center tutor, have been awarded an International Writing Center Association Research Grant to conduct research on bilingual tutoring in the UWC.
UWC Tutor, Denise Pichardo, Presents at Florida Regional Writing Center Conference
by Benson Anwuri (5/1/2009)
Tampa- A group of UWC tutors went to Florida Regional Writing Center Conference (FRWCC) at the University of South Florida. At the conference, one tutor, Denise Pichardo, presented a session on developing satellite writing centers at local high schools.
Tampa- A group of UWC tutors went to Florida Regional Writing Center Conference (FRWCC) at the University of South Florida. At the conference, one tutor, Denise Pichardo, presented a session on developing satellite writing centers at local high schools.
UWC Director Wins IWCA Book Award
by Benson Anwuri (4/1/2009)
Miami Gardens- The UWC’s Director, Dr. Kevin Dvorak, and Dr. Shanti Bruce of Nova Southeastern University were recently awarded the 2008 International Writing Center Association Best Scholarship Award for their edited collection, Creative Approaches to Writing Center Work (Hampton Press 2008).
Miami Gardens- The UWC’s Director, Dr. Kevin Dvorak, and Dr. Shanti Bruce of Nova Southeastern University were recently awarded the 2008 International Writing Center Association Best Scholarship Award for their edited collection, Creative Approaches to Writing Center Work (Hampton Press 2008).
UWC Tutors Deliver Plenary Session at 2009 Southeastern Writing Center Association Conference
by Benson Anwuri (4/1/2009)
Greensboro, NC- STU’s UWC staff delivered a plenary session at the 2009 SWCA Conference held at North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, NC. There, the UWC staff discussed the vital requirements of successful writing center work in a diverse community of students whose origin span across the globe.
Greensboro, NC- STU’s UWC staff delivered a plenary session at the 2009 SWCA Conference held at North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, NC. There, the UWC staff discussed the vital requirements of successful writing center work in a diverse community of students whose origin span across the globe.
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