Nebraska Writing Project Podcasts:

Mrs. Ridder's Scott Middle Schoolers in Lincoln, Nebraska tell us where they are from.

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NeWP Podcast Participants (from left to right): Liz Peters, Susan Martens-Baker, Jeff Grinvald, Sarah Schoenrock, Paula Hohman, Kim Ridder, Chris Lund, Jason McIntosh, Connie Navratil, Anica Brown, Mindy Wright and Cyndi Dwyer

2009 Summer Institutes

Applications are now being accepted for the three NeWP summer Institutes to be held in Lincoln, beginning June 8th: Lincoln, Literature and Technology.

Writing Marathoners Explore Omaha's Old Market

A record-breaking 18 NeWP marathon writers gathered on a brisk spring morning at Delice European Bakery and Cafe in Omaha's Old Market on April 12. After traditional introductions and writing marathon orientation, four groups headed out into one of Omaha's most colorful and historic neighborhoods. (photo right: passageway at the Old Market) (more)

Urban Sites Network Conference

From Daniel Boster: "To get to this year's Urban Sites Network Conference in Denver, I opted for driving instead of flying. For me, it was a quiet time for thinking about the conference (no kids in the car) and trying to keep my car from being blown from the highway by a typical Great Plains wind." (more)

The Faculty Leadership for Writing Initiative

During the 2007-2008 academic year, the Faculty Leadership for Writing Initiative, a Program of Excellence, made significant progress. Read the story...

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