Writing Across Communities
What We Do
Writing Across Communities at St. John’s University encourages and supports faculty and students who strive to use writing to sustain diverse academic, cultural, civic, and professional communities across and beyond the university.
Pictured: St. John University's Faculty at the Weekend Faculty Writing Retreat at Thomas Berry Place.
Learn More about Writing Across Communities
Below are our upcoming events for the Fall 2024 semester.
Writing Across Communities supports faculty writing and research initiatives. Here are some examples of past events:
Writing Across Communities supports various student writing initiatives. Currently, we have a Graduate Student Writing Group that meets every Wednesday.
Below are examples of past student events.
Writing Across Communities supports the professional development of faculty members through collaboration with Center for Faculty Success and Development. Below are examples of our recent events:
Tamara Issak, Ph.D. | Director of Writing Across Communities
Dr. Issak is associate professor of First-Year Writing in the Department of Core Studies and holds a joint appointment in the Department of English.
Mariah Lanzer, MFA | Doctoral Fellow, Writing Across Communities
Mariah Lanzer is a doctoral fellow and Ph.D. student in the Department of English.
Noteworthy
Join us on a journey through the stories that make our department truly exceptional as we shine a spotlight on the people, projects, and progress that elevate us to new heights.