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Special Courses for Spring 2021

The Institute for Writing and Rhetoric is offering the following special courses in the spring of 2021 (enrollment is limited):
Switching your FYS

Spring 2021 advice for students who want to switch between FYS courses.
Associate Professor of Speech Josh Compton earns top paper award in Health Communication

In their study, Mason and Compton examine the efficacy of public health risk information messages during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
RWIT - Winter Writing Group for students

In collaboration with Clara Lewis, RWIT, the peer writing center, will be hosting an online writing group for students in Winter 2021.
Sharing A Statement of Solidarity from RMS

The Consortium of Studies in Race, Migration, and Sexuality recently shared a message of solidarity, providing support and resources to our communi
Jennifer Sargent Appointed Chair of NH Parole Board

Full story at Dartmouth News.
The Institute Moved into New Offices

The Institute for Writing and Rhetoric will permanently move offices on Monday 9/9/19 from Baker Library to 37 Dewey Field Road, room 233.
The Institute Welcomes New Faculty

The Institute for Writing and Rhetoric welcomes three new faculty members to our ranks this year: Annika Konrad, Clara Lewis, and Kate Rose
Dobson and Mosteirin Publish Moonbit

Institute Director Jed Dobson and his wife Rena Mosteirin have co-authored a book of experimental poetry and cultural criticism based on the code that ran the Apollo 11 guidance computer.
Jennifer Sargent on NHPR

Visiting Associate Professor Jennifer Sargent, a former public defender and district judge, discusses cases considered Thursday by the U.S. Supreme Court, including a citizenship question the White House wanted to add to the U.S. census. You may listen to the entire discussion on NHPR.