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The UMW community celebrated National Day on Writing on Monday, Oct. 20 with a variety of writing-themed activities around campus. Photo by Karen Pearlman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

When University of Mary Washington senior Asunta Ross first heard about a day dedicated to writing \u2013 something near and dear to her heart as an English major \u2013 she jumped at the chance to help celebrate it on campus.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing a student at UMW gives me lots of options to experiment with different writing styles and forms,\u201d said Ross, president of the English Club. \u201cI\u2019m happy to turn that experience into a fun event for students across campus.\u201d<\/p>\n

Established by the National Council of Teachers of English, the National Day on Writing, celebrated each year on October 20, shines a light on the many ways people write and the vital role writing plays in daily life. From journaling and creative expression to professional communication, the day encourages everyone to share their stories, strengthen their craft and reflect on why writing matters.<\/p>\n

At Mary Washington, the celebration has become an annual tradition. This year\u2019s event \u2013 coordinated by Simpson Library, the Department of English and Linguistics<\/a>, and the Speaking and Writing Center \u2013 brought together faculty, staff and students for a full day of writing-themed activities.<\/p>\n

Participants played Scrabble at the Speaking and Writing Center, crafted blackout poems in Combs Hall, tried Mad Libs outside the Hurley Convergence Center and checked out books at Simpson Library. Students also transcribed their names phonetically with the Linguistics Club, wrote flash fiction with the Creative Writing Club, and got r\u00e9sum\u00e9s reviewed through a new collaboration between English and Linguistics and the Center for Career and Professional Development<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve changed the activities each year and have grown to include more partners across campus to show writing\u2019s importance,\u201d said Brenta Blevins, associate professor of writing studies and digital studies. \u201cOur campus observation of the day aims to encompass the importance and breadth of writing across many different uses and contexts and highlight all the support for it on campus.\u201d<\/p>\n

Students collected stickers for participating in activities on writing-themed bingo cards and turned them in for a chance to win prizes. \u201cIt\u2019s a great way to get students thinking about different kinds of writing and also raise awareness of research and writing support services on campus,\u201d said Patricia Greene, head of access services and outreach at Simpson Library. \u201cAnd it\u2019s fun!\u201d<\/p>\n

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UMW senior Asunta Ross, an English major and president of the English club, gives out stickers for participation in National Day on Writing activities. Photo by Karen Pearlman. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Students collected stickers for participating in activities on writing-themed bingo cards and turned them in for a chance to win prizes. Photo by Karen Pearlman. <\/div> <\/div>
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Associate Professor of Writing Studies and Digital Studies Brenta Blevins talks to students in Combs Hall, home to the Department of English and Linguistics. Photo by Karen Pearlman. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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History and secondary education majors Ashley Palin (L) and Lesley Morales-Sanchez (R) take a break from studying to create magnetic poetry in the Simpson Library. Photo by Karen Pearlman. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Many \u201cWhy I Write\u201d Post-it Notes collected over the years during the annual celebration of National Day on Writing. Photo by Karen Pearlman. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Participants tried Mad Libs outside the Hurley Convergence Center assisted by Morgan Zimmerman (L), a senior biochemistry and studio art double major that works as a student consultant for the Speaking and Writing Center. Photo by Karen Pearlman. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Student consultants, like sophomore historic preservation and environmental science double major Clarisa Johnson (L) and junior geography major Sarala Kennedy (R), assist their Mary Washington peers in the Speaking and Writing Center, a resource for students honing their communication skills. Photo by Karen Pearlman. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n

One such service is the Speaking and Writing Center<\/a> \u2013 a daily resource for Mary Washington students honing their communication skills. \u201cWe offer individualized support on written and oral assignments across every discipline, tackling everything from brainstorming and organization to visual design and presentation delivery,\u201d said Leah Schweitzer, who directs the center and leads the University\u2019s writing intensive program. \u201cWhether someone\u2019s writing a paper, preparing a speech or turning research into a poster, we help them build confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n

The variety of support is what appeals to student consultants who work at the Center, like Clarisa Johnson, a sophomore historic preservation and environmental science double major. \u201cI love learning about all the interesting work my peers are doing and helping them express their ideas clearly and effectively,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

For event organizers, the celebration goes beyond a single day. Planning the occasion develops leadership and project-management skills that support Life After Mary Washington, a University-wide initiative focused on embedding the principles of career readiness and workforce development into the UMW experience. The program helps students translate their campus involvement into tangible, career-relevant skills they can showcase on r\u00e9sum\u00e9s and in job interviews.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith this event, our students are gaining valuable skills in communication, collaboration, social media and digital design,\u201d Blevins said. \u201cWhile they\u2019re celebrating the importance of writing, they\u2019re also doing a lot of valuable r\u00e9sum\u00e9-building with their contributions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ross said the annual celebration reinforces a message she\u2019s come to appreciate as an English major. \u201cWriting and communication are how people connect with one another, so it\u2019s important to highlight all the different forms that can take,\u201d she said. \u201cThat\u2019s why I love that we bring awareness to it every October 20, it reminds everyone that writing is a skill we all use every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Learn more about <\/em>National Day on Writing<\/em><\/a> on its website or visit UMW\u2019s <\/em>English and Linguistics<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>Life After Mary Washington<\/em><\/a> webpages. Director of the Speaking and Writing Center Leah Schweitzer will discuss how students are navigating AI as it applies to writing and communication during a Mary Talk<\/a> on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Click to register for the talk, “AI at and After Mary Washington.” <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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