The
University Writing Board Mission
The purpose of the University Writing Board is to encourage and to
support the development and the maintenance of writing-intensive
courses in all academic disciplines at SUNY New Paltz. Fundamental
to this program is the premise that writing constitutes an important
means of learning in all disciplines. Writing is a complex, cognitive
process that involves translating thoughts to words, as well
as questioning, reflecting, and analyzing in order to seek clarity and
meaning. Writing is a means by which a person discovers, creates, and
communicates knowledge.
To support the writing-intensive program, the Writing Board:
Conducts workshops that introduce the philosophy of writing as a mode
of learning.
Provides opportunities for faculty members to share ideas and
approaches.
Sponsors seminars and programs on writing-across-the-disciplines.
Provides ongoing support for faculty members' efforts to make courses
writing-intensive.
Recommends courses that have been proposed by faculty members as
writing-intensive.
The University Writing
Board 2011-2012 Theme: Why Write?
The
Writing-Intensive Requirement
As part of the GEII program, a writing-intensive course requirement was
adopted. The requirement stipulates that "to graduate, every student
must complete successfully at SUNY New Paltz at least one
writing-intensive course." This requirement remains unchanged under
GEIII.
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Workshops, Retreats,
and Other Events
FACULTY RETREAT
Wed., Nov. 9, 2011
Mohonk Preserve, time TBA
This event brings together faculty to discuss variuls aspects of
writing. Typically sessions are organized around various
themes. Writing exercises and discussions are used to examine
aspects of faculty writing as well as student writing.
SYMPOSIUM
Details to be announced
CELEBRATION OF
WRITING
DAY
Friday, May 6, 2012
Time and Locations TBA
This event will celebrate student writing across the disciplines. The
Writing Board wishes to recognize the effort students have put into
course assignments and other writing endeavors. This event is held each
spring. Students are asked to submit writing samples and read an
excerpt of their writing at the event.
Please
encourage your students to submit works to the Writing Board for review
Submission deadline: Wed. April 18, 2012. Click on the link for
the 2012
COW
application. We encourage submissions from students in all
disciplines, including
science, technology, social science, art, history, education,or other
disciplines where
writing provides a necessary analysis tool. We welcome critical
reviews of arts and cultural activity, social and political analyses,
news
stories, book reviews, and science reports. Of course, we welcome
creative
fiction, drama and verse.
For additional information,
contact Maureen Morrow
X3776.
COW FAQs
How
many pieces can I submit?
You can submit once for any given category (with the exception of
poetry).
How will the submissions be judged?
The criteria for judging the papers includes: Style, content, and
originality.
Can graduate students participate?
Yes.
Can alumni participate?
No.
2011 COW participants
(asterisk indicates award of distinction, see below)
Creative Writing:
*Evan Rieger
*Jeremy Simms
Isaac Berger
*Brian Garritano
Gregory Levy
*Evan Rieger
*Jeremy Simms
Jacqueline van den Bergh
Jennifer Wise
*Diane Regal
Memoir/Autobiography:
Steven Berkowitz
Maliqua Fisher
Kate Jordan
*Robert F. Kilcrease
Ashley Mercado
*Evan Rieger
*Tara Scarola
John Sotomayor
*Elizabeth Van Buren
Academic Writing:
Joseph Bacchi
Eirik Bjorkman
*Brian Garritano
Adam Gordon
Matthew Hughes
Emily Jerez
Matthew John Jr.
*Robert Kilcrease
Tara Molloy
Emma Nichols
Danielle Quitoni
Diana Regal
*Tara Scarola
*Jeremy Simms
*John Sotomayor
Sara Sweeney
*Elizabeth Van Buren
Brian Walker
Brianna Walter
Experimental:
Elizabeth Petersen
Awards of Distinction
Creative Writing , Poetry:
Brian Garritano, Narcissus
Elizabeth Petersen, Perfect
Creative Writing Fiction:
Jeremy Simms, for two stories, Snakes Don't Die and The Chamber of
Mirrors
Memoir/Autobiography:
Evan Rieger, Therapy for a Nerd
Gregory Levy, There Were Lizards Everywhere
Personal Essay (New Category):
Elizabeth Van Buren, Let's Study Audio Science on the Moon Unit and
Eat Diva Muffins! and July Yuletide
Ashley Mercado, Fight of a Hero
Academic Writing:
Sara Sweeney, Challenging Underdevelopment: Argentina's Strategic Use
of Third World Cinema as a Medium for Change
Matthew Hughes, Templars and Confraternities: Organizational
Competition in Thirteenth Century Iberia
Brian E. Walker, The Plague of Silence: A Sociological Critique of
Eviatar Zerubavel's Novel, The Elephant in the Room
Honorable mention: John Sotomayor, Lem and Gibson on the Follies of
Science Fiction
Experimental:
Jacqueline van den Bergh, When Eating the Fruit, Think of the Person
Who Planted the Tree
Robert Kilcrease, A Child's Fascination with Death
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Members
| Susan Kraat, Chair |
Peter Kaufman |
| Ann Lovett |
Maureen Morrow |
Amy Papaelias
|
Tom Meyer |
| Morgan Gwenwald |
Matt Newcomb |
Jan Schmidt
|
Giordana Grossi
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| Deyanira Rojas-Sosa |
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We welcome your comments
and questions
Page last updated on December 6,
2011
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