06/13/2024
Our program expands modes of communication. Check out our very own Anthony Manganaro's podcast and writing and communication!
Write to the Point
Listen to Write to the Point on Spotify. Hosted by the University of Florida’s Writing Program, “Write to the Point” features conversations with writing experts about the secrets to great communication. Guests on the show recognize that writing “to the point” means connecting with audience...
05/21/2024
The UWP is hosting the second iteration of our conference, Teaching in the Age of AI, which will take place on 25 October right at University of Florida. The deadline to submit is July 15, and we'd love to have your submission!
2024 Conference on Teaching in the Age of AI — jwAi
The JWAI24 Conference Teaching in the Age of AI An International Conference on Teaching, Writing, and Artificial Intelligence 25 October 2024University of Florida The University Writing Program at the University of Florida invites you to submit a proposal on any topic at the intersection of teaching...
11/29/2022
Our department is growing quickly. The University Writing Program is hiring for two full time positions and multiple postdocs. Apply or share!
https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/523997/lecturer-in-writing-and-rhetoric
https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/524726/postdoctoral-associate-in-the-teaching-of-rhetoric-and-writing
https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/524642/lecturer-in-writing-and-rhetoric
University of Florida - Details - Lecturer in Writing and Rhetoric
Apply now Job no: 524642 Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL), Alachua Categories: Libraries/Museums Department:16940000 - LS-WRITING PGM
01/21/2021
Welcome back, Gators! This year, the UWP will be holding our annual pedagogy conference virtually! Our theme - as you might guess - is remote learning with an emphasis on diversity, inclusivity, and technology. A presentation schedule and more info can be found on our website: https://writing.ufl.edu/students-2/annual-uwp-pedagogy-conference/.
12/14/2020
Our first issue of our new undergrad journal is live! Instructors and writers, if you have students with excellent work, encourage them to submit to our next issue - open to ALL undergraduates. Also, anyone who's interested in being peer reviewer, let us know (esp photography and visual arts). We also want to get a graphic designer for a future logo. Thanks for checking us out.
Thanks to our editing team: Emily Bald, Eric Vallee, Shannon Butts, and all peer reviewers. The image included is one from our student contributors [people on a rocky, sunny beach].
December 2020: The Inaugural Issue — Waves: an Undergraduate Journal
Waves: the inaugural issue From the EditorsWelcome to the first issue of Waves! We hope this will be a generative and experimental space for undergraduate writers—a place where students can test new ideas and modes of expression. The inaugural issue celebrates a stunning array of creativity in the...
09/11/2020
The UWP is proud to announce the start of our new journal for undergraduate writing and projects: Waves: an undergraduate journal. See our page below or visit our website, and students - we'd love for you to submit your work: https://www.wavesjournal.org.
Waves: an Undergraduate Journal
Waves is a space for undergraduates to share their unique perspectives while modeling humanistic approaches to 21st-century challenges. We showcase undergraduate projects across disciplines and in a variety of genres and modalities.
07/14/2020
Happy summer, Gators! The UWP is excited to start a new series called "life hacks." This series is headed up by one of our faculty members, Dr. Melissa Mellon. In these short videos, we'll provide advice for those writing-related questions that are hard to find answers to. Check out this first video, wherein Dr. Mellon discusses strategies for requesting letters of recommendation.
Life hack series: 1. Requesting a Recommendation Letter
In this series, the UWP provides "life hacks," to assist with questions about writing which don't have easy answers, or can't be found elsewhere.
05/26/2020
About this time last year: our faculty member, Dr. Carolyn Kelley, receives more accolades for her excellent teaching!
Thank you Dr. Kelley for taking the time to make each of your students feel like an individual.
Students, do you have an instructor that took the time to focus their attention solely on you? That made you feel like they truly cared about you? Submit a thank you here: https://buff.ly/2uRQZiM University Writing Program at the University of Florida .clas
Thank you Dr. Kelley for taking the time to make each of your students feel like an individual.
Students, do you have an instructor that took the time to focus their attention solely on you? That made you feel like they truly cared about you? Submit a thank you here: https://buff.ly/2uRQZiM University Writing Program at the University of Florida .clas
01/28/2020
We're hiring! The University Writing Program at the University of Florida Group at University of Florida is hiring a new Lecturer. Our program is thriving, with excellent faculty, staff, and areas for teaching, research, and service. Come join us, and spread the word!
Lecturer in Writing and Rhetoric, University Writing Program (57275) at University of Florida
Lecturer in Writing and Rhetoric, University Writing Program (57275) at University of Florida
01/17/2020
The UWP's annual Pedagogy, Practice, and Philosophy, 2020 conference is right around the corner, on February 1st, at Pugh Hall!This year, our theme centers on Access + Ability. Come join us for insights into thinking about how access and ability relate to teaching writing. This year, we're represented by a range of instructors from across the U.S.. Whether you're teaching first-year writing for the first time, or you're a seasoned instructor of upper-division courses, you're sure to come away with novel, practical, implementable strategies and ideas. Breakfast, lunch, and closing wine reception provided. The schedule is provided below. Don't miss it, and spread the word!