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 8:00 AM-9:30 PM
Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sun 2:00 PM-8:00 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 pedagogical 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. |
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." |
Carrie Info forthcoming. |
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 |
Carolyn Info forthcoming. |
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 Health Science Jennifer is a senior from Troy, Michigan. Her favorite thing about writing is that you are able to convey anything and everything through it. Jennifer looks forward to learning with her fellow grizzlies at the Writing Center. |
Jaclyn Info forthcoming. |
Jacob Info forthcoming. |
Kaitlyn
Education: Pursuing a BA in English Kaitlyn 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, a junior, is 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, content editor of the Oakland Post, 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 MA in Counseling Lily is a graduate student who enjoys working with OU students in the Writing Center! When she finishes her program, 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, a senior who lives on campus, is pursuing a degree in Public Relations and Strategic Communications. In her free time she enjoys jamming out to Disney music, sharing 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. |
Mason Info forthcoming. |
Noah
Education: BA in Writing and Rhetoric, Minor in Political Science Noah, a senior, is studying Writing and Rhetoric with a minor in Political Science. He aspires to either become a writing professor or work in editing or the legal field. When not at work, Noah loves reading, writing, and spending time with his closest friends. He hopes one day to write a 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. |
Red
Education: BS in Public Administration and Public Policy, Minor in Business, concentration Pre-Law; Certified Paralegal; Pursuing MA in Liberal Studies w/focus on Social Science Research Design.
Red is a graduate student whose research focuses on water contamination and whose interests include history, travel, athletics, and gardening and other outdoor activities. Red is interested in research writing and loves working with clients on personal statements, presentations, and literature reviews. With an outgoing personality, Red enjoys participating in public speaking events, attending conferences, and meeting new people. |
Rachael Education: Pursuing BA in Political Science In addition to her work in the center, Rachael is a field reporter and producer for Oxford Community Television. She loves to challenge herself in and out of the classroom. In high school she completed the International Baccalaureate program, swam on Liquid Lightning and her high school team, and played violin for three orchestras. She also played the lead in her senior musical and volunteered at multiple organizations. Outside of school, Rachael enjoys keeping up with politics, singing along to Broadway soundtracks, and listening to her favorite classical music composers. |
Victoria Info forthcoming. |
Hannah
Education: Pursuing BA in Studio Art specializing in Drawing, minoring in Graphic Design and Art History Hannah, a senior, is a section leader in the Golden Grizzles Athletic 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. |
Lauren
Education: Pursuing BS in Biochemistry |
Rebecca
Education: Pursuing BS in Pre-Professional Health Sciences Rebecca is an international student from Kenya. She enjoys traveling, working out, and learning different languages. |
