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The final session of the KUCC begins at 3:45! Topics include discussions of the film “Man On Wire,” studies of humor an film, memoirs and explorations of alternative writing styles. Check out the array of impressive student writers showcased today.
A packed house turned out for the featured session, Writing Under the Ax! Students and faculty alike came out to hear Dr. Kelly Kelleway (Bucks County Community College), Jim Lynch (Sec Ed English teacher), Mysti Rudd (KU), Carrissa Pokorny-Golden (KU) and Kevin Mahoney (KU) discuss the challenges of teaching writing in the climate of budget cuts and high stakes assessment. We were pleased that KU students participated, too, offering thoughtful questions and comments. KU President Cevallos attended as well, and offered his own remarks. Thanks to all of you for caring about quality instruction and meaningful writing!
Join us from 1pm to 2pm in MSU 250 for the KUCC featured session “Writing Under the Ax.” Teachers from university, community college and high school communities will discuss the challenges of teaching writing in a climate of big budget cuts and high stakes assessments.We encourage the audience to participate!
Panel A: Thing that Go Bump in the Night: Audio Essays
Panel B: Listening to Silenced Voices
Panel C: Food, Inc,: GMOs, Local Farming and Animar Cruelty
Panel D: Voices on Writing & Learning
Panel E: Identity Stories.
Join us!
It’s rainy and it’s early, but we still have a small and enthusiastic audience at the first session of the KUCC. Special thanks to the students and faculty who have come out early to support these writers!
Our next session begins at 10:30 am. Projects include audio essays, multimedia projects, social critiques ad personal narratives. Stop by MSU 312, pick up a program, and see one of these great panels at 10:30!
Today marks the 7th annual KU Composition Conference, a celebration of student writers! Come out to see students from a range of classes in compositon and rhetoric share their original work. We’ll be live-blogging from the conference all day, so check back for highlights.
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