“Oh TK, that’s just politically correct BS!” “Let me guess, we’re ‘woke’ in this class?” “I always use that word. It’s not a slur.” “Am I going to be ‘cancelled’ now?” “What about my...
Academic Success / Academic Writing / Communication / Online learning / Student Services
by Libby Turows · Published April 12, 2024
If you do not see the podcast player, click here to listen. This post was originally published in July 2023. We are sharing it again in recognition of Autism Awareness Month. The month of...
Academic Success / health and wellness
by Purdue Global Academic Success Center and Writing Center · Published March 29, 2024 · Last modified March 27, 2024
The month of April is designated as Autism Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], (2023b), this designation encourages acceptance and inclusion of those with autism. The theme of...
health and wellness / nutrition / Wellness
by Purdue Global Academic Success Center and Writing Center · Published March 15, 2024 · Last modified March 14, 2024
National Nutrition Month® occurs March of each year. National Nutrition Month® is an annual event sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign is designed to promote choosing nutritious foods and developing healthy...
If you do not see the podcast player, click here to listen. It was just a terrible day for Jin-Jin McHuang. First, one of her prized tropical fish had died, then she burned her breakfast...
by Purdue Global Academic Success Center and Writing Center · Published February 16, 2024 · Last modified February 12, 2024
Wednesday, February 14 was Valentine’s Day, and what better way to continue to celebrate love than to practice kindness? Tomorrow, February 17, is Random Acts of Kindness Day! The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation...
Academic Writing / Teaching / Teaching college writing / Writing-to-learn
by Errol Craig Sull · Published February 2, 2024 · Last modified February 1, 2024
If you do not see the podcast player, click here to listen. Ribeye Jones had a problem, a serious problem, and he couldn’t decide how to solve it. A nonconventional student (he was 38...
Academic Success / Academic Writing / Learning for Success / Online learning
by Melinda Linscott · Published January 19, 2024
If you do not see the podcast, click here to listen. While completing a college degree online allows for greater freedom and flexibility with class and study times, it can often feel lonely and...
by Purdue Global Academic Success Center and Writing Center · Published January 5, 2024 · Last modified January 4, 2024
The Academic Success Center staff wishes you holiday cheer and a happy new year! We hope the New Year brings you health, happiness, and prosperity. We will resume our academic success and writing blogcasts on...
by Purdue Global Academic Success Center and Writing Center · Published December 22, 2023 · Last modified December 20, 2023
Happy Holidays to all of our readers from the Purdue University Global Academic Success Center tutors and staff and our blog contributors. We wish you happiness and joy this holiday season!
Academic Success / Academic Support / Academic Writing / Teaching college writing / Writing Across the Curriculum / Writing Process
by Errol Craig Sull · Published December 8, 2023 · Last modified December 7, 2023
If you do not see the podcast, click here to listen. Australia McGill could not keep her mind on work! She was a Customer Specialist at a local bank, and while she offered the smiles...