I think the University of Calgary writing centre dates back to around
1975 or 76.
Jo-Anne Andre
Director, Writing Centre
U of Calgary
Wendy Strachan wrote:
>This is an interesting question, Wendy.
>I am also wondering, watching the list of responses grow, if anyone knows of
>a university, other than SFU, which does not have a writing centre? Or even
>another post-secondary institution?
>Janet Giltrow and Michelle Valiquette began writing centre work at SFU
>around 1987 I think, (I'll check that) and the unit itself was dismantled
>around 1999/2000, about to be resurrected this year...or next...we
>hope...we're waiting for it!
>
>Wendy
>
>
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>Kraglund-Gauthi
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>Subject: the age of Canadian Writing Centres
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>Hello everyone
>
>The StFX Writing Centre is celebrating its 10th year this year. Our campus
>newspaper editor is wondering how old we are in comparison to other centres.
>Could you tell me what year YOUR writing centre was established?
>Wendy
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>
>Wendy L. Kraglund-Gauthier
>
>Academic Skills Instructor
>
>Camden Hall 113
>
>(902) 867-4530
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>The Writing Centre, StFX University
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>Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
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