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.
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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