The Writing Center
Joan Rosen Writing Studio
212 Kresge Library
100 Library Drive
Rochester,
MI
48309-4479
(location map)
(248) 370-3120
ouwc@oakland.edu
Fall 2019 Hours
Mon-Thurs 8 AM-9:30 PM
Fri 8 AM- 5:00 PM
Sun 3:30 PM- 9:30 PM
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Sherry Wynn Perdue, Ph.D.
Dr. Sherry Wynn Perdue holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, an M.A. in English/American Studies, and a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Humanities. She has actively participated in curriculum development and peer mentoring in addition to teaching composition within the Writing and Rhetoric Department since 1996. In 2009, Sherry affirmed her commitment to the lively art (and science) of writing at OU by taking the helm of the writing center, where she spends most of her consulting hours collaborating with faculty on their scholarly publications and with graduate students on their theses and dissertations. More recently, she piloted a dissertation supervision fellowship to help faculty better meet the genre needs of their doctoral students. When not teaching or working one-on-one with clients, she is collecting data, developing training curriculum, mentoring one of the center’s writing consultants, or presenting at conferences. Sherry’s concurrent role as a College Board Consultant for AP English Language affirms her belief that high school students need rigorous preparation and their teachers need pedaagogical support. Sherry’s publications on evidence-based research in writing centers, the unique needs of dissertation writers and their supervisors, and information literacy have appeared in The Writing Center Journal, Education Libraries, Perspectives in Undergraduate Research and Mentoring, and the Journal of Academic Librarianship. In addition to penning her own publications, she serves as a reviewer and runs WriteSpace Consulting, an editing and custom writing business. She vacations with her husband Don and daughter Alexondra and enjoys walks with her Standard Poodle Max in her fleeting spare time. |
Ashley Cerku, M.A.
Education: B.A .in English and Writing/Rhetoric, M.A. in Liberal Studies Ashley Cerku is the Operations Coordinator at the Oakland University Writing Center. A two-time OU alum, she has her sights set on working in the publishing field with the hopes of one day becoming an Editor and Novelist. She also likes to work with students and consultants to help create a more interactive writing environment at Oakland University. |
Amber
Education: Pursuing BA in Secondary Education with English endorsement Amber is currently studying to become a high school English teacher. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, watching TV, and playing trivia games/solving puzzles. She likes snow and considers the winter her favorite time of year. |
Annmarie
Education: Pursuing BA in English and History Secondary Education Annmarie is a senior at OU studying English and History Secondary Education. She believes education is one of the most valuable rights for a person to have and hopes to pursue her own higher education goals after undergrad. When Annmarie is not in class, you can find her participating in activism, reading, and cooking. She also enjoys traveling, hiking, and narrating her dog's every move. Annmarie once won 2nd place in her elementary school spelling bee; she was eliminated after incorrectly spelling "government." |
Brian
Education: BA in Communications, Minor in Writing and Rhetoric, Pursuing MA in Counseling Brian holds a BA from Oakland University and is excited to enter his second full year as a graduate student in Counseling and first semester at the Writing Center. His interests include research and supporting students who struggle with their writing. Professionally, he has written press releases for Special Olympics Michigan and the Troy Historic Village, and edited materials for the YWCA and Jewish Vocational Services. An avid lover of music and longtime choral singer on campus, Brian is also published in the American Record Guide. Outside of the Writing Center, you'll find him eating. |
Caitlyn
Education: Pursuing BA in English and Creative Writing Caitlyn is a full-time student pursuing a double major in English and Creative Writing. When not in class, Caitlyn enjoys traveling or spending time with her cat, Leo. She hopes to become an editor or publisher after graduation and to one day teach English as a college professor. |
Chanel
Education: Pursuing BA in English |
Charlie
Education: Pursuing BA in English Secondary Education, Minor in History Charlie aspires to teach English at the high school level and currently spends his summers as a camp counselor. His free time is consumed by reading, watching Netflix, and, depending on his mood, listening to country music or classics from the '80s. His weekends are devoted to watching football and supporting his struggling fantasy teams. |
Emma
Education: Pursuing BA in English, Minor in Spanish Emma is an English major and Spanish minor student with the goal of becoming a high school teacher. She is from northern Michigan and enjoys hiking, sailing, water skiing, and reading on desolate beaches. While living downstate, she stays busy by making vegan food, caring for her houseplants, doing yoga, and volunteering at her church. |
Jennifer
Education: Pursuing BS in Human Resource Development Jennifer is a sophomore at Oakland University. This will be her first year working at the writing center. Jennifer is from Troy, Michigan - the Metro Detroit area has always been her home. Her favorite thing about writing is that you are able to convey anything and everything through it. Jennifer looks forward to learning with many fellow grizzlies at the Writing Center. |
Josh
Education: BA in Elementary Education with focus in Math and English, Pursuing MA in Mental Health Counseling Josh is currently pursuing a degree in counseling. Aside from working at the Writing Center, Josh enjoys taking his dog, Harwell, for walks. To refuel, he loves foxing around Qdoba. Josh loves working with students/clients from all walks of life and academia. He looks forward to catering to your needs here at the Writing Center. |
Joshua
Education: Pursuing BA in English, Double Minor in Political Science and Journalism Joshua graduated from Paul K. Cousino High School in 2015 and is currently pursuing his BA in English with a double-minor in Political Science and Journalism, with the hopes of becoming a political reporter or writer. In his free time he plays video games, reads, writes, and eats. A lot. He also buries himself as deeply into politics as he can get, but that's a less pleasant personal hobby. Joshua often peppers his speech with references ranging from Aristotle to ZZ Top, having a seemingly endless pool of nerdy-lore and allusions to drudge up. |
Kaitlyn
Education: Pursuing a BA in English Kaitlyn is a third year student studying English. She plans to enter the field of publishing or editing after graduation. When not in class, she enjoys spending her time on creative writing, drawing, and participating on the Quidditch team at Oakland. |
Kathryn
Education: Pursuing a BA in Studio Art-Painting Kathryn is in her second year at OU pursuing a career in art therapy. On the weekends, she enjoys riding bikes in the park, walking her dog, essentially any way to spend time in nature. She loves painting, watching movies, reading, and listening to anything from Modest Mouse to Frank Sinatra or to what she describes as “Dad Rock.” Above all, Kathryn loves to help people and animals in any way she can! |
Katie
Education: Pursuing BA in Journalism and English, Minor in French Language Katie enjoys reading, writing, playing video games, and spending time with friends in her free moments. She loves her two cats and when horror movies have good endings. When she's not overwhelming herself in efforts to always accomplish something, she writes poetry. Katie aims to work in an online newspaper and intends to write a poetry book that impacts the world. |
Lily
Education: Pursuing BA in English, Minors in Psychology and German Lily is a senior and is very excited to be able to work with OU students in the Writing Center! In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in academic advising, so she can continue to help students find their passion(s) and be successful in their college careers. When she isn't at the Writing Center, you can find her snuggling with her dog Mason, watching Netflix, or pursuing her other passion of working with kids. |
Megan
Education: Pursuing BA in Public Relations and Strategic Communications Megan is a junior living on campus and is pursuing a degree in Public Relations and Strategic Communications. In her free time she enjoys jamming out to Disney music, telling bad puns, road tripping with friends, and hanging out with her two cats, Winnie and Felix. She loves photography, all things Disney, and leading in campus ministry with InterVarsity. She dreams of pursuing a future in ministry using the skills God has equipped her with while at OU. |
Michael
Education: Pursuing BA in English Literature with a concentration in Linguistics Michael is pursuing a BA in English with the hope of attending graduate school to study literary theory and become a professor. In the interim, he spends his time tutoring students in Creative Writing and Language Arts at Oakland Christian School, memorizing Romeo and Juliet, organizing books, marveling at the magic of modern science, and maintaining his communication ratio of 70% speech 30% song. Areas of study include Classical Rhetoric, critical theory, Latin, and musicals. |
Noah
Education: BA in Writing and Rhetoric, Minor in Political Science Noah is currently a third year student at Oakland University studying Writing and Rhetoric with a minor in Political Science. Once graduated, he aspires to either become a writing professor, work in editing, or the field of law. When not at work, Noah loves reading, writing, and spending time with his closest friends. He hopes one day to write his very own successful novel and see as much of the world as possible. |
Rachel
Education: Pursuing BA in Communications, Minor in Journalism Rachel recently changed her major to communications with a minor in journalism. She was originally a part of the biomedical diagnostic and therapeutic sciences program, but left to pursue her love for writing. After graduation she hopes to work as a journalist or grant writer. |
Reanna "Red"
Education: BS in Public Administration and Public Policy, Minor in Business, concentration Pre-Law; Certified Paralegal; Pursuing MA in Liberal Studies Reanna, best known as Red, is working toward a Masters degree and is a proud alumna of Oakland University. Currently, she is a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Honors College and works as an executive legal assistant for a local law firm. Reanna enjoys research and writing and is presently an editor for the Echo Cognito student journal. She is interested in history and politics, and enjoys traveling, reading, volunteering and golfing. |
Sam
Education: Pursuing BA in Linguistics, Minors in Creative Writing and English |
Shelby
Education: Pursuing BA in English, Minor in Biology Shelby is a sophomore at Oakland University. She is majoring in English and minoring in biology. In her free time, Shelby likes to read, write poetry, play video games, and watch old movies. Her favorite time of the year is summer because she loves to go camping. After graduation, Shelby aspires to go into advertising or scientific writing. |
Veronica
Education: Pursuing BA in English, Minor in French Language Veronica is a junior pursuing an English degree. She aspires to go into either publishing or editing. She loves spending time with her dog, reading, and watching Netflix. |
Hannah
Education: Pursuing BA in Studio Art specializing in Drawing, minoring in Graphic Design and Art History Hannah is a sophomore at Oakland Universtiy. She is a section leader in the Golden Grizzles Atheltic Band. Along with that, she is part of La Pittura, the art club on campus and plays the Clarinet in the Oakland Wind Symphony. Her hobbies are drawing, shopping, sleeping, and spending time with friends. |
Heather
Education: AA in Liberal Arts; Pursuing BS in Psychology |
Lauren
Education: Pursuing BS in Biochemistry |
Rachael
Education: Pursuing BA in Political Science |
Rebecca
Education: Pursuing BS in Pre-Professional Health Sciences Rebecca is an international student from Kenya. She is currently a second year student at Oakland University anticipating a degree in Pre-Professional Health Sciences. She enjoys traveling, working out, and learning different languages. |
