{"id":444,"date":"2014-10-21T12:36:53","date_gmt":"2014-10-21T12:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/cas\/?p=444"},"modified":"2024-07-12T16:14:41","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T16:14:41","slug":"writing-center-spirit-week-at-um-flint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/case\/2014\/10\/21\/writing-center-spirit-week-at-um-flint\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing Center Spirit Week at UM-Flint"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/writingcenter\/writing-center-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marian E. Wright Writing Center<\/a>\u00a0presents\u00a0<strong>WRITING SPIRIT WEEK<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; October 20th-23rd!<\/p>\n<p>Throughout this week, the staff members of the Marian E. Wright Writing Center will be celebrating the joy of writing with fun activities and challenges, both in the Center and around campus. The Writing Center is located on the 3rd floor of the Library &#8211; the same floor as the main entrance.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th\u00a0<\/em><br \/>\nThe Traveling Story<\/strong>, UCEN, noon-1pm. Add to our collaborative story, one line at a time! Check out the Writing Center\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mewwritingcenter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook page<\/a>\u00a0for updates on the story&#8217;s progress.<br \/>\n<strong>Social Media Challenge<\/strong>: Write a 20-character message WITHOUT using technology (yes, a pencil is technology!). Use items around you in creative ways to make your message. Send a picture of your message to the Writing Center Facebook, the one with the most likes by 4pm on Friday, October 24th, wins a gift card! (Winner must be a UM-Flint student, currently registered for the fall 2014 semester, and present your UMID to claim prize).<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21st<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<strong>The Traveling Story<\/strong>, UPAV, 12:30-1:30pm.\u00a0Add to our collaborative story, one line at a time! Check out the Writing Center Facebook page for updates on the story&#8217;s progress.<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/546960435449880\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SCI-FI DAY<\/a><\/strong>: Join us in the Writing Center from 12pm-1pm or 4pm-5pm! Make a tinfoil hat! Discover the elements of the sci-fi genre. Try your hand at creating a character, setting, or plot outline. Light refreshments will be provided.<br \/>\nOPEN HOUSE: Come visit the Writing Center from 2-4pm to learn about who we are and what we do! Tour facilities, meet tutors, and more! All are welcome!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22nd<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>The Traveling Story<\/strong>: UCEN, noon-1pm. Add to our collaborative story, one line at a time! Check out the Writing Center Facebook page for updates on the story&#8217;s progress.<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1564580830426575\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HORROR DAY<\/a><\/strong>: Join us from 11am-noon or 3-4pm. Check out the living novel elements and displays around the Writing Center. Discover the elements of this genre. Try your hand at creating a character, setting, or plot outline. Light refreshments provided.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23rd<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<strong>The Traveling Story<\/strong>, UPAV,\u00a0noon-1pm.\u00a0Add to our collaborative story, one line at a time! Check out the Writing Center Facebook page for updates on the story&#8217;s progress.<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/949313718416375\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WHO&#8217;S YOUR FAVORITE?<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Dress as your favorite author, character, or novel and come to the Writing Center so we can take your picture! The best costume wins a gift card! Write a 250-word essay about why you feel an author, character, or novel is the best. One essay will be chosen in each category to receive a gift card! (Winners\u00a0must be a UM-Flint student, currently registered for the fall 2014 semester, and present your UMID to claim prize).<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit the Writing Center\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/writingcenter\/writing-center-home#sf-facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mewwritingcenter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Marian E. Wright Writing Center\u00a0presents\u00a0WRITING SPIRIT WEEK\u00a0&#8211; October 20th-23rd! Throughout this week, the staff members of the Marian E. Wright Writing Center will be celebrating the joy of writing with fun activities and challenges, both in the Center and around campus. 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