Since the 2018-2019 academic year, DSU has recognized its strong student writers by awarding annual certificates and prizes for writing across the curriculum. Students in classes that range from agriculture, education, English, the social sciences, and more have submitted research papers, essays, and other documents to the University Writing Committee for review and selection. This year, the committee received more submissions than ever before, so choosing among the diverse writing samples was extremely difficult. We extend our congratulations to all our excellent student writers even as we honor this year's winners in several specific categories. Each winner receives an award certificate and a $100 gift card prize.
Let us introduce you to this year's award-winning writers and the superb writing they shared with us.
DSU's 2021-2022 Writing Across the Curriculum Award Winners
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Kyley Verploegen, Department of Agriculture and Technical StudiesTitle: "The Effects of Wheat and Fallow on Soil Microorganisms" Written for AGRI 491, "Agricultural Seminar" (senior capstone course), taught by Toby Stroh |
Nathan Zent, Department of Arts and Letters (communication)Title: "Hoosiers: The Multifaceted Underdog Story" Written for COMM 280, "Understanding Film and Television," taught by Dr. Eric Grabowsky |
Kaylee Obrigewitch, Department of Arts and Letters (composition)Title: "When Life Gives You Lemons, Drink Bud Light Seltzer's Lemonade" Written for ENGL 120, "Composition II," taught by Jamee Larson |
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Sarah Griffis, Department of Arts and Letters (literature)Title: "D for Detrimental" Written for ENGL 370, "Studies in Fiction," taught by Dr. Holly McBee |
Jake Daniel, LEAD (Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program courses)Title: "Coach John R. Wooden" Written for LEAD 100H, "21st Century Leadership," taught by Dr. Stacy Cordery |
Tariro Chitiyo, Department of NursingTitle: "Impact of Stillbirth on Mental Health" Written for NURS 416, "Advanced Concepts III, Special Populations," taught by Erin Berger and Rebekah Feland |
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Maddie Olsen, Department of Social Sciences (history)
Title: "Lyndon Baines Johnson" Written for HIST 345, "History of the U.S. Presidency," taught by Dr. Steven Doherty |
Logan Greef, Department of Social Sciences (political science)Title: "Participatory Democracy and Its Implications" Written for POLS 315, "Public Opinion," taught by Dr. Dana Whippo |
Molly Rayhorn, Department of Social Sciences (psychology)Title: "The Replication Crisis" Written for PSYC 260, "History and Systems," taught by Dr. George Seror |
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Leyton Lang, Department of Teacher EducationTitle: "Keeping Students Engaged and Being an Effective Teacher: My Philosophy of Education" Written for EDUC 250, "Introduction to Education and Field Experience," taught by Dr. Sean Corrigan |
To read interviews with the students, please visit Dickinson State's Writing Across the Curriculum Newsletter.