Learning Commons

Since the writing consultants ask questions and offer suggestions which focus on helping you fully develop your ideas and clearly express the purpose of the draft, we rely on you to understand the complexities of the subject matter. As a result, we are free to focus on the conveyance of your ideas.

The Learning Commons staff consists, in part, of graduate students and faculty writers who are capable of working with writers from all disciplines, at all levels, and at any time in the writing process.

There are multiple ways to begin working with a writing consultant. You can:

• schedule an appointment via your MyBGSU account,
  
• call the Learning Commons 419-372-2823,
  
• submit your draft via the OWL,
  
• or stop by The Learning Commons.

You can also check out the writing resources we have available online.
Below is a list of resources that BGSU Graduate Students have found beneficial.

Academic Services:
Student Technology Center: Steve Kendall, 200 Saddlemire Student Services Building, 419.372.9277
Research Centers
Graduate College: 120 McFall Center, 419.372.2791
Jerome Library: 419.372.2885

Computer Labs: (http://www.bgsu.edu/its/labs/)
Hayes Computer Lab: 025 Hayes Hall, 419.372.7501
Library Lab: 122 Jerome Library, 419.372.8834
Music Lab: 0108 Moore Musical Arts Building 419.372.2535
Scientific Computing Lab: 240 Math Science, 419.372.0214
Tech Lab: 247 Tech Building, 419.372.7719
Union Lab: 103 Bowen-Thompson Union, 419.372.9160

International Resources:
Center for International Programs: Paul Hofmann, 419.372.2247
American Culture Through Film: Kate Spike, East Hall 218, 419.372.8205
ESL Courses:Kate Spike, East Hall 218, 419.372.8205
Language Learning Center Amber Kennedy Kent, 302-304 University Hall, 419.372.7415
Cross Cultural Conversation Connection: Kate Spike, East Hall 218, 419.372.8205
Various Foreign Language Clubs:
Chinese Club: Maorong Lancaster, 109 Shatzel Hall, 419.372.7138
German Club: Dr. Theodore Rippey, 419.372.2268
Japanese Club: Dr. Akiko Jones, 110 Shatzel Hall, 419.372.7136
French Club: Dr Corinne D. Mann-Morlet, 130 Shatzel Hall, 419.372.3581
Russian Club: Dr. Irina Stakhanova, 419.372.7135
Spanish Club: Dr.Gerardo Cummings, 203 Shatzel Hall, 419.372.2667
Asian Communities United: Bai-Yin Chen, 419.372.2081

Personal Services:
Counseling Center: 320 Saddlemire Student Services Building, 419.372.2081
Postal Services: Stampers, 227 Bowen-Thompson Union, 419.372.0344
Escort Service: 419.372.8360
Help Line: 419.372.7777
Weather Emergency Line: 419.372.7669

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