Conferences Are Part of Hartwick Experience
James Cochran, director of the Writing Program and Writing Center, knows how much attending a professional conference can impact a student’s experience.
“It was life-changing to see myself as not just someone who’s writing for my class to get an A, but because I have something worth sharing with people,” he said. “Doing that, prompted my turn to grad school, my work in higher education.”
Now, two of the peer writing consultants in the Writing Center have had their proposals accepted to Cornell University’s Peer Tutor Writing Center Conference on Saturday, April 21.
Kathryn Pilliod, ’24, who is pursuing nursing, will present “The Implications of AI Generated Writing for Multilingual Writers: A Roundtable Discussion,” and Chaw Akari ’24, a biochemistry major, will present “Supporting STEM Writers at the Writing Center.”
Participation in conferences is a great way to showcase what students have learned and help them build their career network.
“A Hartwick student’s career and self-development comes in many forms during their time on and off the Hill,” said Megan Gray, associate vice president for Career Development & Network Engagement.
“Professional conferences are a great opportunity to learn and apply interests and knowledge with peers, faculty advisors and industry professionals. The networking alone is invaluable as a practice and opportunity to build connections and relationships for their future.”
Megan Gray
Associate Vice President for Career Development & Network Engagement
