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June 27, 2018
The Weekly Writer
This summer, the Weekly Writer is published every two weeks while classes are in session. As always, please share this information with anyone who might be interested.
Writing Lab News & Events
Closed for Independence Day
The Writing Lab will be closed Wednesday, July 4, 2018. We will reopen for our normal hours on Thursday, July 5th.
Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Our trained tutors assist all undergraduate and graduate students working on any writing project, in any stage of the writing process, May 14 - August 2. Online and in-person sessions are available.
Workshops
The Writing Lab offers free workshops for all Purdue students, staff, and faculty to get hands-on practice with different aspects of writing in an interactive, small-group setting.
Personal Statements—July 3
Résumés and CVs—July 17
Abstracts and Conference Proposals—July 31
All workshops are held in HEAV 220, 12:30 - 1:30 PM. Registration is required, so visit our online schedule and choose the "Group Workshops" schedule from the menu.
Conversation Groups
Visit our daily conversation groups to enhance your English language skills. Groups are free and open to Purdue students, staff, and faculty.
Mondays: 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Tuesdays: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Wednesdays: 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Thursdays (TV Snack Chat): 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Held in HEAV 220 May 14th - August 2nd. Walk-ins welcome!
Summer Hours
May 15 – Aug. 4
Heavilon Hall, Room 226
Mon - Thurs
9 AM - 4 PM
Fridays
9 AM - 1 PM
Connect With Us
Writing Tip of the Week
"Keep a journal of things that inspire you (hardcopy or electronic). Pictures, quotes, fonts, events, anything you want. I love using Pinterest."
-Liz W., Tutor
Tutoring Schedule & Locations
Visit us in Heavilon Hall 226, Purdue University, West Lafayette campus.
Schedule a tutoring appointment at any location with our online scheduler.
Phone: 765-494-3723
Fall 2018 Hours
Heavilon 226
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Satellite Locations and Hours
Fall 2018
HSSE Library - Collaborative Study Center (CSC)*
Monday: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Asian American and Asian Resource and Culture Center (AACC)*
Tuesday: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mechanical Engineering (ME)*
Wednesday: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Appointments required at all locations.
*Same-day appointments only. Spaces released at 5:00PM each day.