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Digital, Written and Oral Communication Studio

The Digital, Written and Oral Communication (DWOC) Studio is located in the Mount Union Library, across from the circulation desk. Its mission is to provide a space, technologies, and peer consultations to Mount Union students who are working on writing, oral presentations, and multimedia projects. Consultants provide help with critical thinking at the beginning stages of a project and with support through the writing, speaking, and production process. We can help with essays, reports, employment and graduate school documents, public speeches, PowerPoints, Prezis, videos, audio projects, ePortfolios, and with the Raider Foundations Portfolio required of all second year students as part of the Integrative Core.

 

DWOC Consultant Schedule Spring 2025

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Meet the Consultants

  1. Joy Beach

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    Hi there! My name is Joy, and I am a third-year Biology and English double major on a pre-med track! On campus, I play the trumpet for the marching band, jazz band, and spring wind ensemble. I am also the Vice President of Membership for the Iota Lambda Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, the national band service fraternity. In addition, I am the Co-Editor and Treasurer of Calliope and am a member of the Honors Program, Sigma Tau Delta, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Residence Life. In my minimal spare time, I enjoy reading, sleeping, and listening to music. I am looking forward to getting to meet you and helping you with any of your communication needs!

     

    Pronouns: she/they
    Majors: Biology, English
    Minor: Chemistry
    Year: Junior

  2. Abigail Franks

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    Hey there! My name is Abby Franks, and I am a junior here at UMU! I am an Accounting major with minors in Business Administration and English. On campus, I am the Vice President of UMU's Accounting Club and a member of the women’s tennis team, the Honors Program, Delta Mu Delta, and Alpha Lambda Delta. I also work in the Integrative Core Office. Outside of class and tennis practice, I love watching movies, listening to music, and spending time with my dog. I look forward to another year as a DWOC Studio consultant and hope that I can help as many fellow students as possible!

     

    Pronouns: she/her/hers
    Majors: Accounting
    Minor: Business Administration, English
    Year: Junior

  3. Zoe Ault

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    Hello there. My name is Zoe and I am a second year English, Spanish, and Psychology major. On campus, I work at the CRC, and I play clarinet in the marching band and concert band. I'm also a member of Cantus, SAGE, Alpha Lamda Delta, and the Honors Program. In my free time, I enjoy watching F1, reading, and listening to music. I'm studying abroad in Costa Rica this spring, but I'm looking forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your goals during the fall semester!

     

    Pronouns: she/her/hers
    Majors: English, Spanish, and Psychology
    Minor: Communications
    Year: Sophomore

  4. Claudia Yuhasz

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    Hi! My name is Claudia, and I'm a senior here at Mount Union! I am majoring in Biology and have minors in both Neuroscience and Chemistry. After college, I hope to become a medical laboratory scientist and work in a hospital. In my free time, I enjoy hiking with my dog, hanging out with friends, doing service projects, and reading. On campus, I am involved in our service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, where I serve as the Vice President. I also am involved in Tri Beta National Biological Honors Society, Association of Pre-Physician Assistant students, and American Chemical Society. I’m excited for my third year as a DWOC Consultant and look forward to helping you with papers, presentations, and anything else you may need!

     

    Pronouns: she/her/hers
    Major: Biology
    Minors: Neuroscience, Chemistry
    Year: Senior

  5. Cecilia Zucchero

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    Hello, my name is Cecilia.  I’m a junior majoring in English and minoring in Writing and Psychology.  I am the secretary of Calliope, the literary magazine here at UMU, as well as a part of the Honors Program and Sigma Tau Delta.  Outside of academia, I enjoy watching over-dramatized tv with my roommates, writing, reading, listening to music, and creating things.  I look forward to assisting you on any communicatory things you might need. :)

     

    Pronouns: she/her/hers

    Major: English

    Minors: Writing, Psychology

    Year: Junior

  6. Laurel Willard

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    Hi! My name is Laurel Willard and I am a senior English major with minors in Psychology and Gender and Sexuality Studies. On campus, I am Co-Editor of Calliope, the campus literary magazine, and a member of Sigma Tau Delta. I also work at the Office of Communication. Outside of class, I love to read and watch true crime. I look forward to helping you with all your writing and speaking needs!   

     

    Pronouns: she/her/hers

    Major: English

    Minors: Psychology, Gender and Sexuality Studies

    Year: Senior

  7. Benjamin Gallagher

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    Hello! My name is Ben, I am a Sophomore majoring in English. Minors in Adolescent and Young Adult Education, alongside Coaching! On campus, I’m the Vice President of Aspiring Educators, a member of the Ultimate Frisbee team, Preview Guide, Resident Assistant. Outside of class, I enjoy reading a mix of science fiction and adventure novels. A lot of my time is spent writing as well either for fun or just trying something different. I can’t wait for my next appointment! See you there.

     

    Pronouns: He/Him/His

    Majors: English

    Minors: AYA Education & Coaching

    Year: Sophomore

  8. Emma Welch

    Hi! My name is Emma Welch and I am a sophomore here at UMU. I am majoring in Theatre and English with a minor in Spanish. In addition to the DWOC, I am involved with campus theatre productions, I am the Treasurer for the Mount Union Players, the Student Senate Representative for Honors Council, a member of Calliope, and work as one of the student leaders for Catholic Masses on campus. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing poetry, and listening to music. I'm looking forward to a great year at the DWOC!

     

    Pronouns: she/her/hers

    Majors: Theatre and English

    Minor: Spanish

    Year: Sophomore