Student Workshops and Training
All workshops and training sessions are held in Roberts Hall, Room 200 G. Refreshments are provided.
Please call 577-3141 to reserve a space; pre-registration is required.
Fall 2009:
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop — TBA (September).
Honors Thesis Proposal Workshop — TBA (October)
Personal Statement Workshop — TBA (October)
(If you miss a workshop or would prefer to address one of these topics in more depth, remember that you can make an individual appointment by calling 577-3141. And Bucknell's Career Development Center offers career-related workshops and individual assistance throughout the year.)
Spring 2010:
Writing the Medical School Personal Statement — TBA (April)
Training for Peer Writing Consultants
UNIV 239: "Working with Writers"
This W2 course, offered each spring semester, prepares students to be peer writing consultants in the Writing Center. Permission of the instructors is required for enrollment and is based on an interview and review of a sample of the student's academic writing. Students who successfully complete the course are eligible to apply for employment as a peer writing consultant and typically begin work the following semester. Peer writing consultants work a minimum of five hours per week. Call or stop by the Writing Center for more information.
Training for Math and Science Tutors -- Writing Center Tutoring Program (WCTP)
WCTP tutor training is offered on a Saturday afternoon early in each semester. Students who successfully complete this training are offered employment in the Writing Center Tutoring Program for introductory mathematics and science courses. A faculty member's recommendation is required. Call or stop by the Writing Center for more information.
