Program: Students become teachers

A small group gathered for a special book launch in the gym at Salem Lutheran Church on Wednesday evening. Instead of wine and cheese, potluck dishes and coffee were served, and the crowd that gathered was a bit younger than the usual attendees at literary events. The event was the culmination of Whitworth University’s Writing in the Community practicum, taught by assistant professor Nicole Sheets. “As a class we come up with a curriculum for a writer’s workshop and then take it out to the community,” she said. “The students become the instructors.” For the past several weeks her students have taught workshops at Mountainside Middle School, On Track Academy, Riverpoint Academy and South Hill Senior Living (formerly Cooper George). The result is “Inkslinger,” an anthology of their creative work. On Wednesday, students, faculty, friends and family grabbed copies of the book – its cover designed by Sheets’ student Josh Tuttle/ Cindy Hval , SR. More here.