UMB Professional Writing Program

UMB Student Writing Contest on “The Common Good”

You can add “enter contest” to the many reasons you should plan on attending Professor Chomsky’s talk on Tuesday. “In the spirit of extending and deepening critical and creative engagement with issues of public importance, the UMass-Boston English Department, the MFA Creative Writing Program, the Honors College, and Writ Large Magazine are pleased to announce a contest…

Noam Chomsky at UMass-Boston

Do not miss this! On Tuesday, April 14th, internationally renowned linguist, social critic, and public intellectual Noam Chomsky will give a major public talk at UMass-Boston, addressing his views of the the threats to and prospects of achieving the common good for humanity in the 21st century. His lecture will be followed by extended Q…

2015 Digital Showcase

The Professional & New Media Writing Program is pleased to announce the 1st Annual Digital Showcase and we hope you will join us in this exciting event! The Showcase will be held on Thursday, May 7th from 1pm – 4pm in Wheatley 6-047. Selected faculty and student media projects (digital image/audio/video/web/blog etc.) will be featured in an open house session…

Researcher Seeking Transcriptionist

Professor Jenna Vinson at UMass-Lowell is looking for a transcriptionist to assist her in an IRB-approved study she’s conducting with local activists. Professor Vinson will need someone to transcribe 6 individual, 2-hour interviews (approximately 12 total audio-recorded hours). Interviews will be finished by Monday, April 20th, and she hopes to have them transcribed by the…

PW Spotlight: Cady Vishniac

We’re all about recognizing and celebrating the success and achievement of PW students. Cady Vishniac will be published in the next CutBank (issue #83) and recently published a story in DigBoston. Not only that, but she is also a reader for Raleigh Review! Congrats Cady, and we hope her success will inspire others to put themselves and their work…

NESNE Journalism Job Fair

The New England Society of News Editors’ invites you to attend their 1st annual Journalism Job Fair. The job fair will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the New England Newspaper & Press Association headquarters, which is located on the suburban campus of Northeastern University in Dedham, MA. Newspaper representatives…

Copyeditors Needed at The Mass Media

Copyediting positions are now available at The Mass Media, UMB’s independent student newspaper. This is a great chance to learn more about copyediting and practice the skills it requires. The newsroom environment at The Mass Media is fun, fast-paced, and dependent on teamwork. It’s the perfect place for people who value being plugged into what is happening…

Oral History Summer School 2015

There are still openings available to join this year’s Oral History Summer School in Hudson, NY. Workshops include Collecting & Composing (oral history and music) and Let Our Voices Raise (memory loss and interviewing). See below for more info! Program Description: Oral History Summer School was established in Hudson, New York in 2012 to train an international group of…

“The Power of Narrative” Upcoming Conference

You may find this one particularly interesting and relevant, professional writers! From March 27th-29th, Boston University is hosting the Power of Narrative conference. Visit The Power of Narrative to read about the 6 keynote speakers, learn more about the conference, and to apply.

Intensive Summer Workshop on Publication

Triple Canopy is offering what sounds like a fascinating summer intensive on the nature of publication and circulation (both historically and presently). Held in New York City, from 06/15 to 06/26th. Free tuition and materials, open to Jr./Sr. college students, graduate students, and recent graduates who have a background in writing, literature, art history, new…