The Society for Technical Communication (STC) – Philadelphia Metro Chapter is offering memberships to students as well as a $500 scholarship for 2017. This program helps undergraduate or undergraduate students who are studying for a career in technical writing, editing, graphic design, interface design, web design, or some other job in technical communications. All you need is a paragraph explaining why being part of the STC would benefit you and a résumé. The deadline is Tuesday, February 28.

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Over the next week, the Rowan Writing Arts Department will have potential professor candidates visit campus to display their teaching styles and meet students as well as faculty. Students are invited to attend teaching demonstrations, readings, and meetings with the candidates.

Candidate 1: Monday, 2/20
Teaching Demo: 11:00-12:00 in Business Hall 103
Meeting: 2:45-3:30 in Bunce 332
Reading: 5:00-6:00 in Business Hall 131

Candidate 2: Wednesday, 2/22
Teaching Demo: 11:00-12:00 in Business Hall 103
Meeting: 1:45-2:30 in Bunce 332
Reading: 5:00-6:00 in Business Hall 131

Candidate 3: Friday, 2/24
Teaching Demo: 11:00-12:00 in Business Hall 103
Meeting: 9:30-10:15 in Science Hall 329
Reading: 5:00-6:00 in Business Hall 131

​Over the next two weeks, the Writing Arts Department will be interviewing three job candidates for a permanent Dean of the College of Communication and Creative Arts. Students are invited to attend the open forum and research presentation for each candidate.
 
Candidate 1:
Thursday, February 9, 2017: Presentation, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Robinson #227
Friday, February 10, 2017: Open Forum (Q&A), 9:00-10:00 a.m., Bozorth Auditorium
 
Candidate 2:
Monday, February 13, 2017: Presentation, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Business Bldg. #221
Tuesday, February 14, 2017: Open Forum (Q&A), 9:00-10:00 a.m., Westby #111
 
Candidate 3:
Thursday, February 16, 2017: Presentation, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Robinson #227
Friday, February 17, 2017: Open Forum (Q&A), 9:00-10:00 a.m., Bozorth Auditorium

Robert P. Tucker, a published African-American historian and retired educator, is looking for a writing arts student to edit a rough manuscript of a local history book, The History and Genealogy of Elsmere. This is a good opportunity for someone who is interested in history. Applicants must have strong editing skills. Applications are due by Friday, 2/3 at 5 p.m.

For more information, please contact Prof. Courtney at [email protected].
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