Connors Writing Center at UNH

08/10/2024

Unfortunately our summer term is at an end. But don’t fret! The Writing Center will reopen for the fall semester on Monday, September 3rd! We’ll help you acclimatize! 😄

08/02/2024

The NACR page debut! And our first announcement is inviting folks in the northeast to submit proposals for two $500 research grants for archival projects. Submit by Sept 1 😎

For colleagues in the northeast, BRAWN is offering two $500 mini grants for archival research projects. Submit your proposals by September 1!
https://bit.ly/4dmtkdL

07/23/2024

When incorporating research into your writing, don’t forget to evaluate where your information comes from! Here’s a handy guide to help.

07/18/2024

The word of the day is flamboyance! Merriam-Webster defines flamboyance as:
Flamboyance (adjective): marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
Flamboyance (noun): a group of flamingos.
We like to imagine a flamboyance of flamingos in flamboyant accessories

07/16/2024

The first recorded use of singular "they" comes in 1375 in the poem "William and the Werewolf," according to the Oxford English Dictionary. In 1794, three female writers were criticized in The New Bedford Medley for utilizing singular "they" to conceal the gender of a story's central character. In response, they called for the invention a new gender neutral pronoun if singular "they" was so offensive. Today, we have many pronouns to express the wide range of gender identities. For more information on LGBTQ+ identities, check out The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

04/12/2024

Today is the last day of the 603 Challenge! Please consider giving to the National Archives of Composition & Rhetoric. We have already raised over $2,000! Let’s see if we can reach $3,000! Any amount is appreciated.

Anyone interested in making a gift in memory of John Brereton this year can do so by adding a note on the second page of your gift submission.

To give please visit https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/44828/donations/new?designation=compositionandrhetoricarchive

04/11/2024

Tomorrow is the last day of the 603 Challenge! Please consider giving to the National Archives of Composition & Rhetoric. Thanks to a generous alum who already donated $1,000 this week! Keep it coming, folks! Any amount is appreciated.

Anyone interested in making a gift in memory of John Brereton this year can do so by adding a note on the second page of your gift submission.

To give please visit https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/44828/donations/new?designation=compositionandrhetoricarchive

04/08/2024

Here we go. A week of fundraising for the National Archives of Composition and Rhetoric! Please consider contributing by going to https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/44828/donations/new?designation=compositionandrhetoricarchive
Anyone interested in making a contribution in memory of John Brereton this year can do so by adding a note on the second page of your gift submission. Thank you!!!! :)

02/20/2024

Graduating seniors!!! Email [email protected] if you’d like $25 in Dunks to participate in a chat about your writing experience at UNH!

12/07/2023

Yes, we WILL have J-term hours! All appointments will be virtual. Head to www.unh.edu/writing for info on how to schedule an online appointment with us. In addition to virtual appointments, the Online Writing Lab will also be taking uploaded submissions for written feedback. Happy winter-time writing, everyone!

11/02/2023

Happy November, everyone! For those participating in NaNoWriMo this year, we are here to help you reach your goals. Stop by the CWC and let’s talk writing ✍️

10/04/2023

We might have the elixir you need! Come draft with us!

09/21/2023

Come see us 10am-8pm Mon-Thurs and 10am-2pm on Fri. More at www.unh.edu/writing

05/04/2023

Bob Connors says May the 4th be with you!

04/02/2023

Yesterday’s Northeast Writing Centers Association (NEWCA) conference brought together so many friends and ideas!

03/29/2023

The UNH is coming up soon! Please consider supporting the Connors Writing Center at UNH by contributing to the Dey Family Gift Fund in the COLA-English Department campaign. Visit unh.edu/603 to give

03/06/2023

Apply to work at the CWC! https://www.unh.edu/student-success/university-writing-programs/connors-writing-center/join-staff

02/23/2023

We are excited to be hosting this year's NEWCA conference! Register now!

To register for the 2023 NEWCA conference “Unbound,” please click HERE. Saturday, April 1, 2023University of New Hampshire, Durham Overview of Conference Schedule: 8:00am-8:45amBreakfas…

02/18/2023

So proud of our own grad student, Ashley Barry who won this year’s CCCC Disability in College Composition Travel Award!

12/13/2022

We wish everyone the best on their final projects as the semester comes to a close. We'll see you all again starting Jan 30 for spring term! If you need writing assistance during J-term, submit your work to the OWL: https://www.unh.edu/student-success/university-writing-programs/welcome-unh-online-writing-lab Or visit our Resources page: https://www.unh.edu/student-success/university-writing-programs/resources

The Online Writing Lab (OWL) assists students via asynchronous remote collaboration with qualified writing assistants.

10/04/2022

Looking good this semester! Wonderful to see so many folks this fall term 🍁

09/20/2022

Our amazing 2022-2023 crew! Welcome to a new year :)

08/25/2022

Welcome back, writers! We're looking forward to seeing everyone when we open again for fall term on Sept 6. Save the date and book your appointment with us for any time this semester for any writing at any stage in your process

The University Writing Programs (UWPs) were created to promote, support and assess the goals for writing and learning at the University of New Hampshire.

06/28/2022

02/28/2022

We are extending our application deadline! If you're interested in joining our team, please send us your application by March 11. Visit www.unh.edu/writing/join-staff to download an application.

02/16/2022

Hey, English 401 students! Come join us TONIGHT! Wednesday, Feb 16 from 6-8pm to work on your Personal Essays!

01/31/2022

Something NEW - this semester we are debuting the Community Writing Table: For four hours each week, the Writing Center welcomes anyone who seeks a space to write in a community of support. Feel free to come sit at our Big Table - built by Bob Connors and his graduate students back in 1994 and intended to be a space for community writing. Whether you just to write in a supportive space, chat with others about their writing processes and strategies, or drop-in with some writing questions - all are welcome!

01/31/2022

We are OPEN for Spring 2022! Come talk about your writing with us: https://www.unh.edu/writing

The Connors Writing Center will open again for both in-person and virtual appointments on January 31 for Spring Semester.

01/20/2022

Need help? UNH can offer assistance with food or meal swipes, laptops, emergency finances, housing, etc.

01/11/2022

$1,000 scholarship opportunity for creative writers, professional and technical writers, and journalists!

Applications Accepted for Jack and Hannah McCarthy Scholarship

This scholarship is named after brother and sister, Jack McCarthy, a much-loved spoken word poet from New Hampshire who died in 2013, and Hannah McCarthy, retired college president, lifelong advocate for students and resident of Amherst, New Hampshire. The scholarship provides $1,000 to a New Hampshire resident enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in fields of study related to creative writing, professional-technical writing, or journalism. Students minoring or concentrating in these areas may also apply. Applicants must possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have completed two semesters in the program of study. Applications are evaluated on the basis of merit and financial need and are renewable. This scholarship was established by the New Hampshire State Poet Laureate, Alexandria Peary.

The recipient of this year's Jack and Hannah McCarthy Scholarship will be announced in early May 2022.
Qualifications:

a college or graduate school GPA of 3.0 or higher
completed two or more semesters in the program of study
graduated from a New Hampshire high school (if home schooled, legal residency in New Hampshire)
Personal acquaintances, family members, and current students of Alexandria Peary are not eligible to apply.

To Apply:
1. In 500-750 words, what was the journey that brought you to this field of study? How have you already been involved in this profession? Where do you see yourself headed in your field of writing? Describe any personal or financial obstacles to your education.
2. In 150-200 words, describe the coursework you've completed in preparation for your degree.
3. Official transcripts from undergraduate and (if applicable) graduate course work, including GPA.
4. Mailing address of residency in New Hampshire.
5. Indicate whether you currently qualify for a Pell Grant.
For full consideration, send all materials to [email protected] by March 31, 2022. In the subject line of your email, put Application for Jack and Hannah McCarthy Scholarship.