By Thad Konieczny Technical communication is a very important field in the world of business, but it can be difficult to know how to get started in the industry. Luckily,…
By Malarie Johnson On November 1, 2024, the Organization of Professional Writers at Grand Valley State University had the privilege to host a virtual interview with Kelly Smith from Dart…
By Cate Woods Internships are a great opportunity for students to gain experience and immerse themselves in their field before graduating. Yet, applying and completing an internship can often be…
By Genevieve Balivet Networking and speaking with professionals can be intimidating. As students, we often resist it even though we know we have to do it. To help ease these…
By Randee Gage, Chihiro Gniadecki, and Genevieve Balivet On Friday, October 20, the Organization for Professional Writers interviewed Harrison Fischer from Island Seas, an organization dedicated to educating people about…
By Genevieve Balivet On October 19, the Organization for Professional Writers (OPW) hosted the Writing Department’s annual Internship Info session for writing majors and minors. The speakers included the internship…
By Audrey Kelly On October 28, Chelsea Best and Dawson Heath were the guests of a virtual fireside chat during which they shared valuable insights and advice for current students.…
By Audrey Kelly With graduation on the horizon, most students’ thoughts turn to the dreaded job search. How do you find a job? How do you gain relevant experience? Luckily…
By Elise Taylor Networking and professional development are words that most students have heard during their college careers. More often than not though, they remain just words instead of real…
By Julianna Schrier Every fall semester, the GVSU Writing Department and the Organization for Professional Writers host an internship info session. The main goal is to demystify the process of…