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In this section News Prized Writing Student Published in College Writing Textbook Dana Ferris to keynote two international conferences Tracy Kidder to Speak at Mondavi Center (Steve Magagnini article in Sacramento Bee) Vanity Fair International Correspondent William Langewiesche to Lead UWP Workshop, Dec. 2 Prized Writing in University "Spotlight" UWP Faculty Andy Jones in University "Spotlight" Student Accomplishment News:Interview with Kali Rubaii, former UWP 1 and 101 Student, and past winner of Prized Writing UWP Faculty Steve Magagnini in the News UWP Director Chris Thaiss to Keynote Canadian Conference UWP Faculty David Masiel in the News Student Accomplishment News: Past Prized Writing Student Gets Published in New Textbook UWP Faculty Expert Presents Writing Workshop for University of Pacific Film Program UWP Faculty Marlene Clarke honored with Excellence in Teaching Award Press Coverage for the Computers and Writing 2009 Conference UWP Faculty Sasha Abramsky's Newest Publication: Breadline USA: The Hidden Scandal of American Hunger and How to Fix It Read UWP Faculty David Masiel's Book Review of "Welcome to Oakland" in The Washington Post UWP listed in U.S. News Best Colleges: Writing in the Discipline Ranking Gary Sue Goodman is the recipient of the 2009 James H. Meyer Distinguished Achievement Award John Boe, long-standing UWP Faculty, quoted in The Sacramento Bee FBI Special Agent is Guest Speaker in Stephen Magagnini's Journalism Class UC Davis Journalism Students Explore the Budget Crisis UWP Faculty David Masiel featured writer in "The Owls Online" New UWP Faculty, Rebekka Andersen, Shares her Research Rebekka Andersen receives 2010 CCCC Outstanding Dissertation Award in Technical Communication Thaiss/Porter essay in CCC describes growth of writing across the curriculum in U.S. higher education UWP faculty member and writing minor help to establish new campus literary magazine: Andy Jones Places Book Chapter in New Essay Collection on Teaching with Social Media UWP Faculty David Masiel Review of 'Matterhorn' by Karl Marlantes in The Washington Post UWP Professor Andy Jones Puts iPad in Lesson Plan UWP Faculty Mardena Creek to Receive 2010 Academic Federation Award for Excellence in Teaching Karma Waltonen on "Insight" Four UWP Faculty Nominated for the Annual ASUCD Excellence in Education Awards UWP Faculty, Rebekka Andersen, Explains How Institutional Cultures and the Communication Channels They Use Impact the Technology Adoption Processes clarke_book_cover.jpg Amy Clarke Publishes Book, Ursula K. Le Guin's Journey to Post-Feminism Thaiss Advises City U of Hong Kong on General Education, Writing in Disciplines UWP Partners with Area 3 Writing Project on New Grant, "Closing the Achievement Gap Write Now" Aggie Story about New UC Davis General Education Features WAC Workshops, Writing Minor Brad Henderson in New Ebook about Writing and Engineers book_cover.jpg amy clarke marijane os UWP and English faculty collaborate on critical study of the Twilight phenomenon UWP Faculty Talk about Writing at National Events UWP Faculty Responds to Critique by Rush Limbaugh Brad Henderson's Rock 'n' Roll Novel Goes on Tour as an eBook UWP Faculty Brad Henderson to be commended in International Arts Competition 2010 Dr. John Boe's New Article "Don't Call Me Professor" Published in Pedagogy Andy Jones Champions Writing, Poetry, and Other Good Causes UWP Faculty Honored with Golden Key Membership UC Davis Expository Writing Minor (UWP) International Education Award 2011 Andy Jones interviews John Lescroart on the topic of Prized Writing UWP Faculty in National Poetry Book Contest and Authors Guild UWP Director Chris Thaiss Part of Team that Produces National Policy Statement on Writing UWP Faculty Participate in the 4 C's Conference: The Conference on College Composition and Communication UWP Faculty, John Boe, Publishes in Book on Teaching students working UWP Faculty Lead Graduate Student Writing Retreat at the Bodega Bay Marine Laboratory UWP Faculty Rebekka Andersen Co-Authors Cover Story in Best Practices Publication janet_papale.jpg mardena_creek.jpg Recognizing Retiring UWP Faculty minors_year_two.jpg Second Year of Minors in Writing Graduated University Writing Program Faculty join other HArCS Faculty in responding to police use of force on November 18 Dana Ferris and Chris Thaiss Publish Essay on WAC and L2 Writers at UC Davis Sarah Perrault publishes article on "u-shaped" learning curve and student writing Read UWP Faculty Stephen Magagnini's Article in the Sacramento Bee Karma Waltonen presents work at three international conferences Katie Rodger invited to speak on science writing in Sitka, Alaska Sacramento Bee writer Stephen Magagnini given Bilingual Education award Eleven people from UC Davis attend Four Cs Andy Jones appears on ABC News Continuing Lecturer Laurie Glover moves among authors and readers at Sacramento Public Library Fund Raiser Amy Clarke awarded Professional Development Leave for scholarly study of paradigm shifts in 20th-century fantasy UWP Director Carl Whithaus co-authors first chapter of Collaborative Approaches to the Digital in English Studies Sasha Abramsky's profile, "A Pound of Cure," appears in the UC Davis magazine. UWP Professor Carl Whithaus publishes article in Technical Communication Quarterly Professional Writing Major Petition UWP lecturers present papers at popular culture conference in Boston Student receives $13,000 grant using UWP 104A business proposal UWP-trained graduate student wins an Outstanding Graduate TA Award for teaching. UWP Director Carl Whithaus receives national award Chris Thaiss showcases UWP programs at international conference Assistant Professor Rebekka Andersen receives Hellman Fellowship UWP Faculty Marilyn McEntyre has joined Ruminate Magazine as the featured guest speaker for Ruminate’s annual retreat, Sept. 14-16 UWP Faculty Chris Thaiss Publishes New Book, Writing Programs Worldwide Stephen Magagnini Sacramento Bee articles in November mm.jpg Marilyn McIntyre publishes Patient Poets: Illness from Inside Out Professor Dana Ferris and graduate students publish composition research Sasha Abramsky profiles George Goehl in The Nation Chris Thaiss plenary speaker at American Association of Colleges and Universities Conference Carl Whithaus essay published in Measuring Writing UWP Lecturer Nate Williams contributes to Shields Library exhibit Sasha Abramsky presents on poverty project in New York UWP Ranking featured in Aggie article Karma Waltonen invited to become journal editor IT Accessibility Champions UC Davis University Writing Program (UWP) International Education Award 2013 UWP International Education Award 2013 Laurie Glover among campus writers at Parents Weekend event Sasha Abramsky on the Shrem Art Museum in UC Davis magazine Alison Bright’s case study published in new journal UWP to host UC-wide conference Scott Herring contributes to national park mews magazine Sarah Perrault’s work appears in Composition Studies Melissa Bender presents at 4C’s May 29 Book Launch for Pamela Demory’s Queer Love in Film and Television UWP WRaCS graduate students win awards Sarah Perrault reviews appear in the journal, Kairos Scott Herring receives Excellence in Teaching Award Sasha Abramsky feature in Sacramento magazine Beth Pearsall presented at the Second California Community College Linked Learning Initiative Institute Karma Waltonen presents at WonderCon 2013 UWP 2013 International Education Awards Karma Waltonen presents at Cultural Studies Association Conference UWP Professional Writing Major proposal featured in The Aggie Ken Anderson appointed ABC chair Quick links Class Schedules Designated Emphasis (WRaCS) The Writing Ambassadors Speaker Series and Video Archive Upper Division Composition Exam Writing Minor Writing on the Edge WAC - Workshop Program Internships & Partnerships Course Descriptions Office Hours Position Announcements Prized Writing University Writing Program University of California, Davis One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616-8581 For AWP Exam Call: (530) 752-0450 Main Office: 109 Voorhies Hall (530) 752-6283 phone (530) 752-5013 fax Office Hours: 8:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm

University Writing Program > News > UWP Faculty Mardena Creek to Receive 2010 Academic Federation Award for Excellence in Teaching Document Actions UWP Faculty Mardena Creek to Receive 2010 Academic Federation Award for Excellence in Teaching An award reception on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, will honor Mardena for her contributions as an admirable teacher of writing with the University Writing Program.

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