Hello,
Amidst such extraordinary grief on so many fronts, I send love to you all and some opportunities for connection. You are receiving this email as a member of Coalition for Community Writing’s listserv or attendee of our 2025 conference. We are transitioning to a new listserv, hosted by Wayne State University. If you would like to be removed from the list, we will do so; otherwise, we will move you over to that list and send a notice for how you can post messages once it is established in the coming weeks. Thank you to Adrienne Jankens at Wayne State for getting it up and running!
We have several opportunities for gathering in person and virtually over the next few months.
In person:
Many Rhetoric and Composition folks go to the CCCC conference next week. CCW will host a Wednesday Morning Mentorship workshop from 9-12:30 and a Community Writing and Public Rhetorics Special Interest Group on Friday from 3:30-4:30 that all in attendance are welcome to join. Whether you are just beginning to consider community-based work, launching a new project, or would like to mentor others, we would love to see you.
Virtual:
The Programming Committee is happy to invite you to attend a free panel discussion:
Community-Engaged Careers in Nonprofit, Consulting, and Government Spaces
Zoom Panel: Monday, April 13 (12-1:15pm CST)
Registration: https://forms.gle/e4wMMqPotpFq67zu9
Panel Description:
Considering a career in government, nonprofit, freelance, or consulting spaces? Join this virtual conversation to learn more about these career pathways and how they value community-engaged work. Panelists will share their experiences and offer tips on how to make your engaged experiences and trajectories land well in these spaces. The session will feature brief insights and reflections before opening up to a Q&A.
Speakers:
Sonia Arellano, Technical Writer, Tampa VA Research & Education Foundation
Candace Epps-Robertson, Founder, Full Circle Writing LLC, Independent Scholar
Megan Faver Hartline, Manager, Grants & Assessment, Grants Clearinghouse
Andre Habet, Independent Journalist and Communications Consultant
Charisse Iglesias, Training and Resource Director, Community-Campus Partnerships for Health
In gratitude for all of your work,
Veronica
Veronica House, Ph.D.
Book: Local Organic: Food Rhetorics and Community Writing for Impact
Founding CEO & Executive Director, Coalition for Community Writing
Founding Director, Conference on Community Writing
Pronouns: she/her/hers