Issue For January 19, 2010
Special Announcement
OWL Redesign Completed
We are pleased to announce that the OWL redesign process is now complete. As always, we will continue to modify the OWL and its resources based on user feedback, but the major changes in how you see and navigate the OWL are now finished.
The OWL features four new resources that will help you find the materials you need:
- The search box at the top of the navigation bar located on the left side of OWL pages: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
- The search page available here: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/search.php
- The OWL Site Map available here: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/sitemap/
- The "How to Use the New OWL" pages available here: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/581/02/
As always, we look forward to hearing from you. Please contact Allen Brizee, the Purdue OWL Coordinator, if you have comments or suggestions about OWL content: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/contact/owlcoordinator. Please contact Jeff Bacha, the Purdue OWL Webmaster, if you have comments or suggestions about OWL technical issues: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/contact/owlwebmaster.
News from the Purdue Writing Lab
News from our in-person Writing Lab, located on Purdue University's campus in Heav. 226.
ESL Converstation Group Schedule
Beginning January 18, ESL conversation groups will be held everyday in the Writing Lab located in 226 Heavilon Hall on Purdue's West Lafayette campus:
Mondays: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Tuesdays: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesdays: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Thursdays: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fridays: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
For more information, contact ESL Coordinator Danielle Cordaro: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/contact/writinglabeslcoordinator.
Writing Lab Tours Continue This Week
Instructors on Purdue's West Lafayette campus are welcome to bring their students to the Writing Lab located in 226 Heavilon Hall for a 30-minute tour that explains the services we provide. Writing Lab tours end on Friday, January 22. Please call the lab to set up a tour for your class: 765-494-3723. If you are interested in taking a quick virtual tour of the Writing Lab, please visit our MySpace page here: http://www.myspace.com/puwritinglab. You may also visit our Purdue Writing Lab Quick Tour resource and download a slide presentation that overviews our services here: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/748/01/.
Tutoring Services Begin Next Week
The Writing Lab's full tutoring schedule begins next week on Monday, January 25. The tutoring schedule for this semester is outlined below:
Heavilon Hall 226 Consultation Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Hicks, UGRL Room G959 Satellite Location Hours: Monday 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Meredith Hall Satellite Location Hours: Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Please remember to bring your Student ID with you when you visit the Writing Lab or the satellite locations. To make a tutoring appointment, please call 765-494-3723.
Writing Lab Open House for Prospective Tutors
The Writing Lab will host an open house for prospective graduate tutors on Thursday, January 21, in 226 Heavilon Hall from 12:30pm - 1:30pm. Graduate students interested in becoming a Writing Lab tutor should attend to learn about the positions and to meet current staff. The Writing Lab is now accepting applications for graduate tutors and undergraduate tutors. Please stop by and learn more about joining our great team! Tutoring is fun, and you get to help people. Light refreshments will be served.
