SATurday: Quixtoic

Quixtoic

(adj.) idealistic, impractical

Ex. Edward entertained a quixotic desire to fall in love at first sight in a laundromat.

SATurday: Hiemal

Hiemal

(adj.) Of or relating to winter.

Ex. Asma was enjoying the hiemal weather of December.

RESCHEDULE

Due to the snow days, the WWC Christmas party has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, December 18th. Don't miss it!

BY THE WAY, PUN OF THE DAY:
I told the doctor I slipped on his front step, and he said, 'Icy.'

SATurday: Cacophony

Hey everyone! This is our first SATURDAY  post, brought to you in order to help prepare you for the SATs one word at a time!



                                                                 Cacophony
                                     (n.) tremendous noise, disharmonious sound.
                   Ex. The elementary school orchestra created a cacophony at the recital.

Faculty Meeting Presentation & Christmas Party

On December 4th, we had a team of tutors represent the Wildcat Writing Center at the monthly faculty meeting. The purpose of the presentation was to show teachers how peer tutoring can transform the learning environment of students.

The presentation went really well and we thank the teachers for their participation!

WWC presenters Jemma Stratton, Catherine Weidmann, and Katie Kowalski

ALSO COMING UP:
Next Thursday, the Writing Center is having a Christmas party here in room 202! Make sure you stop by for snacks, games, and fun!





By the way, pun of the day!
But isn't he afraid he'll get stuck? Yes, he gets Santa Claus-trophobic.

First Quarter Stats for the WWC

As first quarter came to an end, our Statistics Manager, Shruthi put together some data to show the variety of assignments and classes that had come to the Wildcat Writing Center.
Considering that we had only been open for two weeks, we are very proud of all of our tutors.

By the way, here's your fun pun of the day #9:
"Do you like statisticians?"
"Probably."