Join the Western Pennsylvania Writing Project for these upcoming events in celebration of our 40th anniversary!
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When: July 11, 2024
Where: MuseumLab, 6 Allegheny Square E Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Event Schedule:
5 p.m.: Networking and Social Hour
6 p.m.: Program
Join us for a captivating evening dedicated to celebrating the art of writing, hosted by the WPWP. This special event will showcase the incredible talent within our own writing community.
Featuring writers from the Western PA Writing Project who have published books or collections, with readings by Walt Peterson, Dr. Shelia Carter-Jones, Melissa Butler, Olavé Sebastien, Rita Wilson, and Christine Aikens Wolfe.
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Reception and Directors Chat |
When: August 9, 2024
Where: University of Pittsburgh School of Education, 5601 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, 230 S. Bouquet, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Event Schedule:
5 p.m.: Networking and Social Hour
6 p.m.: Program
Join us for the culminating event of our Celebration. An unforgettable evening at the vibrant intersections of memory and writing, this event is designed to foster relationships, encourage conversations, and establish new connections amidst the backdrop of remarkable PoeArt displays.
The focus of the evening will be a chat with past directors and brief remarks from the director, as well as remarks from Nick Coles, Laura Roop, Tony Petrosky, and several WPWP fellows and supporters.
Hors d'oeuvres and dessert will be served and we will offer a livestream option for the chat.
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Race, Language, Writing, and the Pursuit for Justice — Keynote Address by Dr. Shenika Hankerson | When: Friday, July 12
Where: University of Pittsburgh School of Education, 5601 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, 230 S. Bouquet, Pittsburgh, PA 1526
Time: 9:30 a.m.
In this keynote address, we will explore the dynamic interplay between race, language, writing, and justice. Focusing on the lived experiences of African American Language (AAL) speakers, the talk will explore the historical and contemporary educational injustices rooted in AAL discrimination (Hankerson, 2023). We will analyze how these systemic issues impact the educational opportunities, outcomes, and overall well-being of AAL speakers. Through this exploration, this talk aims to illuminate pathways toward promoting racial and linguistic equity and justice in U.S. writing classrooms.
This talk is part of the Assembly for Teachers of English Grammar (ATEG) Annual Conference.
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