The 16th Annual STC Regional Student Conference will be held at the Kentwood Hall Crystal Ballroom on Saturday, April 21st, 2018. Early registration ends today, April 16th; the student cost is $25.00 and faculty/professional cost is $30.00. Rates will go up to $30.00 and $35.00 respectively after April 16th. Registration includes a continental breakfast and lunch. The … [Read more...] about The 16th Annual STC Regional Conference is this Saturday, April 21st
By Julia Cottrell, Graduate Student in the Professional Writing Program The United Arab Emirates—what is that? Other than identifying the small country in Geography 100, I honestly hadn’t ever thought much about it. This past January, I traveled to the United Arab Emirates on a short-term study away program led by the English Department. I think if you speak to anyone who … [Read more...] about Student Perspective: Oh, the Places You Can Go
For years, Annie Allen devoted herself to her family — often putting personal goals aside so she could concentrate on raising her children. As her kids grew older, however, she had a little more time to focus on her own dreams. She says, "I wanted to be ready to do my own thing." As a volunteer and freelance contractor, Annie says, "I had done all kinds of graphic … [Read more...] about Annie: writer and entrepreneur
BY TRACY DALTON, SENIOR INSTRUCTOR IN THE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL WRITING PROGRAM Elizabeth (Liz) Armbrecht is a graduate of the Professional and Technical Writing program at Missouri State University. She received her B.S. in 2016 and her M.A. in 2017 through the accelerated track. Now, Liz is working full-time as a marketing copy writer with Springfield Clinic in … [Read more...] about PTW graduate Liz Armbrecht hired as Marketing Copy Writer
BY TRACY DALTON, SENIOR INSTRUCTOR IN THE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL WRITING PROGRAM Rachel (Smith) Harris is a 2010 graduate of the Professional and Technical Writing (PTW) program at Missouri State University. She received her Bachelors of Science and went on to earn her law degree. Now, Rachel practices pharmaceutical law with Schlichter Bogard & Denton in St. Louis, … [Read more...] about PTW graduate Rachel Harris is practicing pharmaceutical law in STL