U Mass Dartmouth Writing & Multiliteracy Center

05/08/2026

Canvas was hacked and finals are postponed, but the WMC is still here to help you finish strong!

Make an appointment and finish your papers so they're ready to submit after this is sorted out: https://arc.umassd.edu/trac

You got this!

03/25/2026

Tutor-in-training Lexcey would also like to encourage you to write something for The Torch, UMassD's student newspaper.

Need help working on your pitch or op ed? Make an appointment at the WMC! You can also read about Lexcey's experience working on her pitch during a tutoring session: https://lexjordan2000.substack.com/p/my-first-in-person-appointment-at

03/24/2026

WMC tutors are involved in many campus activities and organizations. Lexcey, tutor-in-training and Co-President of the Charlton Women in Business Association, took over our Instagram to share CWIB's recent trip to NYC.

01/13/2026

Looking to add a class for the spring? How about ENL 359: Tutoring Writing?!

Learn the ins-and-outs of tutoring and put your knowledge to practice in the WMC. You'll also be eligible to apply for a tutor position for the fall.

We'd love to have you!

12/04/2024

Tis the season! Got final papers, projects, or presentations coming up? Want to get another set of eyes or ears on your work before you deliver your final draft? Come see us at the WMC!

Appointments are filling fast, so book yours today!

Writing and Multiliteracy Center UMass Dartmouth Writing & Multiliteracy Center The Writing and Multiliteracy Center opens Monday September 16, 2024 for Fall term.  Schedule your appointment today!  At the Writing and Multiliteracy Center, we hope to challenge the stigma that only “bad” writer...

11/06/2024

The votes have been tallied and our results are in--this year's winners of the WMC Costume Contest are.... 🥁🥁🥁

Professor Hankins and her family as Maleficent and the three fairies! HUGE congratulations to them with an especial shout out to Wally the dog, who made a spectacular Flora.

Thank you to all who participated in this year's contest! You're all winners!!!

11/05/2024

WMC Costume Contest Polls Update!

In the interest of a transparent democratic process, I wanted to provide an update on vote totals! This update includes in-person ballots, Instagram votes, and Facebook votes!

We currently have a four way tie! In the lead are:
Emma as the Mouse from 'If you Give a Mouse a Cookie'
Shailyn as the Very Hungry Catepillar
Amelia as Rainbow Fish
and Professor Hankins and Family as Maleficent and the Three Fairies!

But there's still time to vote--polls will be open until noon tomorrow! It's a nail biter and anyone's game. Who shall emerge triumphant!? Cast your vote today!

11/04/2024

...and we have one more entry for the annual costume contest, posted now because Prof DeLuca really shouldn't try to complete any tasks before she has coffee in the morning.

Our last, but absolutely not least, entry is from Abbie and her friends as the Scooby Gang!

Please vote in our previous post!!

11/04/2024

It's election week--so let's get out the vote and choose this year's winner of the WMC Costume Contest!

Vote for your favorite by leaving a comment on this post with the entry number!

1. Winston as Alastor
2. Kol as Crochet Clown
3. Amelia as the Rainbow Fish
4. Shailyn as the Very Hungry Catepillar
5. Emma as the Mouse from 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookier'
6. Prof Hankins and Family as Malificent and the Three Fairies
7. Prof Gelmi as Shark and Family
8. Prof DeLuca and her husband as Thackery Binx, human and cat form
9. Late entry because Prof DeLuca spaced - Abbie and her friends as the Scooby Gang--see next post for pic!

Voting will stay open til Wednesday at noon!! Cast your vote and share with friends to find this year's winner!!

11/01/2024

Have an excellently spooky day yesterday? Share your costumes with us and be entered into our annual costume contest!

As a special, one time offer, we'll be extending our deadline and accepting entries through today! Submit photos of you in your costume, and let us showcase your creativity and creepiness (or cuteness, as the case may be)!

We'll accept submissions through 5pm today! Send them in to [email protected]!