Write Here, Write Now blog - Faculty writing

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Reflections on writing by UWL students, faculty, staff and members of the La Crosse community

This blog is a collaboration between the UWL First-Year Writing Program (FYWP) and the UWL Writing Center that highlights conversations with writers in our campus communities and showcases exemplary student writing from our FYWP.

Recent posts:

James and the Giant Peach. Image illustrated by Quentin Blake 1995, published by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.

2022-2023 FYWP Showcase Winner, Ethan Hellenbrand Posted 1:26 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 A Miserable Time to Be a Writer--Literacy Narrative Read

Dr. Marie Moeller at her desk in the CASSH Dean's Office.

Dr. Marie Moeller Posted 9 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2023 Writing in Administration Read

Dr. Ryan McKelley writing in his mobile office.

Dr. Ryan McKelley Posted 2:29 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2023 Writing in Psychology Read

Prof. Chase Cormier in his writing workspace.

Professor Chase Cormier Posted 10:28 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 Writing in Global Cultures and Languages Read

Dr. Vivek Pande Posted 1:59 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 Writing in Accountancy Read

Prof. Sam Scinta working in his Fulcrum office.

Professor Sam Scinta Posted 2:21 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 Writing in Political Science and Public Administration Read

Dr. Heather Linville writing in her home office.

Dr. Heather Linville Posted 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 Writing in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Read

Dr. Tim Dale writing on his deck in Chaseburg, WI.

Dr. Tim Dale Posted 1:19 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 Writing in Political Science and Public Administration Read

Map of the Philippines. Photo from Wikipedia Commons.

2021-2022 FYWP Showcase Winner, Anika Oplanic Posted 2:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 "The Language I Never Spoke"--Literacy Narrative Read

Hermes 3000 portable typewriter. Photo from Wikipedia Commons.

2021-2022 FYWP Showcase Winner, Marlee Simpson Posted 2:16 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 "Irresistible Force Paradox"--Literacy Narrative Read

FYWP Showcase of Writing

Winners of the FYWP Showcase of Writing represent the best of the FYWP and highlight the range of experiences, genres, and talents students bring to ENG 110. These pieces of writing also serve as an archive of student writing in the FYWP that can be used by future FYWP students and instructors alike.

2022-2023 FYWP Showcase Winner, Caleb Bekkum How Reading Changed My Life--Literacy Narrative

2022-2023 FYWP Showcase Winner, Bennett Lochner Comic Books are Fantastic Four the Mind--Literacy Narrative

2022-2023 FYWP Showcase Winner, Jamie Roberts Adding to the List--Research Essay

2022-2023 FYWP Showcase Winner, Claudia Rush On the Virtues of Idleness--Rhetorical Analysis

2022-2023 FYWP Showcase Winner, Ethan Hellenbrand A Miserable Time to Be a Writer--Literacy Narrative

2021-2022 FYWP Showcase Winner, Anika Oplanic "The Language I Never Spoke"--Literacy Narrative

2021-2022 FYWP Showcase Winner, Marlee Simpson "Irresistible Force Paradox"--Literacy Narrative

2021-2022 FYWP Showcase Winner, Erica Weiler "Grading Systems Affecting Students’ Learning"--Undergraduate Research Proposal

2021-2022 FYWP Showcase Winner, Kate Fitzgerald "Iconic and Bionic"--Analysis Essay

2021-2022 FYWP Showcase Winner, George Robords "My Time in Brooklyn"--Literacy Narrative

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Featured Writers

These shared conversations help to remind readers of the rewards and challenges of being a writer. Contributors are chosen by student tutors in the Writing Center and represent a range of disciplines, research interests, and perspectives on writing. If you're interested in being a featured writer for Write Here, Write Now, contact First-Year Writing Program Coordinator Dr. Darci Thoune.