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The Writing Center’s Partnership in Uganda Launch Talk

August 28, 2023

Embarking on a journey that spans across continents and dreams, follow Professor Trixie Smith's remarkable tale as she recounts her involvement with Makerere University's transformative Writing Center. Discover the collaborative efforts with visionary minds, the pursuit of complementary expertise, and the power of writing to bridge gaps and forge connections. Join her in celebrating the launch of a project poised to impact East Africa and beyond, a testament to innovation, partnership, and the global importance of the written word.

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31 Questions with Bethany Meadows, our Graduate Assistant Director | AMA Series

July 31, 2023

Discover more about Bethany Meadows, our Graduate Assistant Director, as she candidly responds to 31 randomly chosen questions, offering captivating glimpses into her life and personality.

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Fostering an Accessible Environment within the Writing Center

July 22, 2023

Abby (she/her) is an undergraduate consultant pursuing a degree in Professional and Public Writing. Within her experience as an undergraduate, Abby has experienced accessibility challenges that altered how she navigates the world. She describes her experiences with a new perspective.

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Disney’s Magic in Writing Center Consulting

June 18, 2023

Rebecca Hallman is in the teacher internship program and has been a writing consultant for a year. She was a Walt Disney World cast member in March of 2020 and in June through December 2021 as a lifeguard at the Polynesian and Blizzard Beach specifically . Rebecca deeply values the learning that takes place outside of the classroom and how that holds value to her life in academia.

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31 Questions with Dr. Trixie Smith, Director of Global Alliances in Literacy and Engagement | AMA Series

May 24, 2023

To commemorate our 31st anniversary as the Writing Center @ MSU, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our Ask Me Anything Series (AMA) on our Blog. Read more about our previous Director of the Writing Center, Trixie Smith, who answers 31 questions at random and shares some unique insights about herself.

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Anna’s Journey into the Writing Center

April 6, 2023

Anna LePage (she/her) is a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in History, with minors in Philosophy and Peace and Justice Studies. She joined the Writing Center in 2023 as an undergraduate consultant, and intends to remain in this position until her anticipated graduation in 2025. Her background as a history major has given her an appreciation for narrative and storytelling, which she has found to intersect with writing center work in interesting (and often unexpected!) ways.

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Fostering Global Collaborations at the United States-Africa University Partnerships Initiative Summit

March 17, 2023

Since joining the Writing Center in 2019, Associate Director Grace Pregent has been amazed by the breadth of the Writing Center’s partnerships across communities. Working alongside multiple campus partners including AAP, the African Studies Center, Canadian Studies Center, and the Education Abroad Office, Grace is participating in fostering intentional and reciprocal collaborations that offer faculty, staff, students, and community members opportunities to connect across cultures through writing.

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Reaping the Benefits of an Interdisciplinary Degree as a Writing Consultant

February 10, 2023

Re’Anna Limmitt (she/her) of Detroit, MI, is a first-year master's student studying human resources and labor relations and is expected to graduate in May 2024. While pursuing her graduate degree, she is employed with the Writing Center as a Writing Consultant and utilizes her robust academic background to build rapport with her clients and improve their overall writing.