The Writing Center at Saint Mary's College

04/02/2024

After popular demand, our social media is back! And with a vengeance. Come visit the Dress as Your Favorite Fictional Character party. From now till 5 p.m. in the Cushwa-Leighton Library & Learning Commons - there are snacks! Also, you can vote for our Feminist Fairy Tales table, overseen by a Paige and Little Red Writing Hood.

04/25/2023

It’s time! While the rest of the subject-area tutors are upstairs, the WTC/Writing Proficiency Program Director, one of SMC’s excellent Research Librarians, and am extra crew of writing tutors are downstairs on the first floor, ready to answer any questions you might have/consult on drafts. And we have snacks!

04/03/2023

03/30/2023

Event tonight! Visiting Writers Series with Melissa Ginsberg. Haggar Parlor, 6-7 p.m.

03/29/2023

Do you hope your classes at SMC will prepare you for the future? Do you have opinions about the Sophia Program? Do you hope to improve the academic experience of future SMC students? The SGA Academic Liaison Committee presents
PIZZA AND CONVERSATIONS
Friday, March 31 at noon
Mother Pauline Room (Library, 3rd floor)
Pizza provided! (WTC Director Jennifer Juszkiewicz will be one of the faculty joining you for this one, should you want to see her friendly face.)

COOKIES AND CONVERSATION
Wednesday, April 5 at 6 p.m.
Stapleton Lounge
Cookies and fruit provided

Faculty members will be present at these casual events to hear student feedback on the Sophia Program. These conversations will help direct their work on the general education reform committee. This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard!

02/13/2023

Are you in BIO 120? Well, then you may want to do some exam prep before Friday. Don't worry - we've got you. Come to our exam prep session on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. in our Library, 3rd floor space.

01/23/2023

We're back! And it's time for the writing and learning and tutoring and such to begin. Not only here, but also in our community. The local library is hosting authors and speakers, some with SMC connections, this semester as well.

12/07/2022

We have a series of events coming up to support you through the end of the semester:

TONIGHT, 6-8 p.m. in the WTC (Library, 3rd floor): Cocoa and Cookies with the Writing Tutors

Friday, Dec. 9, 6-8 p.m., Mother Pauline Room (Library 3rd floor): BIO 141-142, 224 Study Table

Sunday, Dec. 11, 1-3 p.m. in Science 115: SMAACs and Chem Tutors Orgo and Gen Chem Doughnuts and Exam Prep

Sunday, Dec. 11, 6-8 p.m., WTC (Library, 3rd floor): Writing Tutors Write-In

Tuesday, Dec. 13, 6-8 p.m., WTC/CFAI Space (Library, 3rd floor south): BIO 156-155 Exam Prep

12/03/2022

Great guidance from the NWP!

Grateful for the National Writing Project for sharing these curated lessons from our resource library!

Foster a “culture of creativity” with your students with these resources.

https://teach.nwp.org/foster-a-culture-of-creativity-with-these-826-digital-resources/

11/27/2022

Our own nursing tutor Emily F. being interviewed on the nursing shortage by the South Bend Tribune. Great work, Emily, and a special thanks to all our nursing tutors! https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/2022/11/27/south-bend-nursing-shortage-the-focus-of-new-partnerships-programs/69650811007/ How South Bend area hospitals, colleges are addressing nursing shortages

As the nation grapples with a nursing shortage, the South Bend region's medical community is scrambling to find long-term solutions for the area.

11/15/2022

Hey, there, Pharm students! Come over to our study table tonight!

11/03/2022

Chimes is hosting a write-in next week on November 9 from 7-9 in Stapleton Lounge. Come write during National Novel Writing Month!

One of our writing tutors, Paige B., will be set up at the event as well, if you need a second set of eyes and ears to work through a draft!