At A&L, we’ve been thinking a lot lately about writing, speaking, listening, reading, and language as means of connection and care in difficult, dispersed times. With that potential in mind, we have a few invitations to share.
Writing Together
Tuesdays and/or Fridays, from 9-10 AM EST, join A&L director Jen Liese to write together in one shared Zoom writing room. We’ll start with a few minutes of intention-setting, then write together (cameras on or off), then reflect for a few minutes at the end. No pressure, just good company and a regular practice. Come once or ten times. All writers and writings (thesis, poems, papers, letters, notes for crit ...) welcome. E-mail jliese@risd.edu to get the Zoom link.
Conversation Practice
Multilingual and international students who want to improve their speaking skills can email Maya at mkrinsky01@risd.edu to sign up for a conversation group. Maya will be scheduling sessions based on your preferred day/time so let her know when you're free. Conversations will be guided by student work and interests.
Tutoring
Peer and professional tutors are available to meet one-on-one via Zoom to support any written, spoken, and visual communication projects—academic, professional, or creative—at any stage of development. Practice for crit, integrate your sources, hone a thesis abstract, brainstorm a cover letter ... we’re here to give you engaged, informed, and caring feedback. Make an appointment here.
v.1’s Fall Issue
And don’t miss the fall issue of v.1, RISD’s student-led publication, featuring text, image, and sound pieces that, in the words of the editors, “collectively re-imagine health, hope, family, connections, and life and death itself.” There’s also a redesign with interactive features and more experimental and participatory platforms on the way. Find the issue here: https://volume-1.org and submit here.
Two little birds, courtesy v.1