Events, webinars, and workshops, oh, my!
We do best in community. Let's get together!
The DeVry Writing Center, First Year Student Success program, and the DeVry Library all offer fast, fun, and functional events. See the lists below. You can click the links below or in the calendar to view and register for any event. Don't miss it: Check your time zone and convert to Central Time here.
Writers' Room Hangouts
Regardless of what you are writing or working on, you may want company to keep you focused and in community. "Body-doubling" sounds like sci-fi, but working in the same space with others can significantly boost productivity, especially for those with ADHD!
Hangouts are a drop-in space where we will follow a simple approach:
Come hang out with us: https://devry.engageli.com/devry/current/j65-agn-qpy/?
Hangout Schedule for September 2025 Session
| Pacific | Mountain | Central | Eastern | Professor | |
| Mondays | 6-8 pm | 7-9 pm | 8-10 pm | 9-11 pm | Dietrich |
| Thursdays | 5-7pm Wk1,5,6,7,8 | 6-8pm Wk1,5,6,7,8 | 7-9pm Wk1,5,6,7,8 | 8-10pm Wk1,5,6,7,8 | Dufresne |
| Fridays | 8:30-10:30 am | 9:30-11:30 am | 10:30 am-12:30 pm | 11:30 am-1:30 pm | Schneider |
DeVry Writing Center events
The DWC hosts fast, fun, functional writing-related webinars providing great tips applicable to personal, academic, and professional communications. Stick around for conversation and collaborative workshop time. Events begin at 7 p.m. Central Time (5 Pacific, 6 Mountain, 8 Eastern). Recordings are listed lower on this page! Check your time zone and convert to Central here.
|
Event |
Date (all are 7-7:30 Central Time) |
Description & Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Research with Google and AI | Wk 2 Tues Sept 9, 7pm CT | https://devry.libcal.com/calendar/DVU/Google202550 |
| Organizing your MESSages: Outlining Communications | Wk 4 Wed Sept 24, 7pm CT | https://devry.libcal.com/calendar/DVU/Organizing202550 |
|
Using AI Ethically: Keep Credibility and Integrity Intact |
Wk 4 Thurs Sept 25, 7pm CT | https://devry.libcal.com/calendar/DVU/EthicalAI202550 |
| Presentation Prep and Power | Wk 6 Tues Oct 7, 7pm CT | https://devry.libcal.com/calendar/DVU/Presentation202550 |
| Peer Review: Do You See What I See? | Week 6 Wed Oct 8, 7pm CT | https://devry.libcal.com/calendar/DVU/PeerReview202550 |
|
NEW EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER SESSION: Conquering Writer's Block and Anxiety |
First Year Student Success events
The FYSS program supports beginning students' success, but EVERYONE is welcome to their 30-minute webinars held Thursdays in Weeks 2-6 at 7 p.m. Central Time. Recordings are listed lower on this page! Questions? Email studentsuccess@devry.edu
|
Event |
Date (all Thurs 7:00-7:30 p.m. Central) |
Description & Join link |
|---|---|---|
|
CTRL + ALT + SUCCEED: Computer Skills for College Success |
Wk 2 Thurs Sept 11, 7pm CT |
https://devry.libcal.com/calendar/DVU/CtrlAlt202550 |
|
Empowering Student Success with Information Literacy |
Wk4 Thurs Sept 25, 7pm CT |
https://devry.libcal.com/calendar/DVU/Knowledge202550 |
|
Your Wellness Blueprint |
Wk5 Thurs Oct 2, 7pm CT |
https://devry.libcal.com/calendar/DVU/Wellness202550 |
|
Beat the Clock: Time-Saving Tips for Students |
Wk6 Thurs Oct 9, 7pm CT |
https://devry.libcal.com/calendar/DVU/Time202550 |
Library events: The library's Workshops and Tutorials page lists a wide variety of course-specific research webinars, APA workshops, and more. This includes upcoming events and recordings.
Event Recordings - Select desired recording in the linked Engageli Playback Room
DWC:
FYSS:
The DeVry Writing Center (DWC) provides writing and communication resources to support students, faculty, colleagues and alumni. It is open to the public, though some resources have restricted access. Resource sharing and adaptation are permitted in line with the Creative Commons CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 deed. The DWC is a collaborative effort by the DeVry University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Library, with the support of other departments from Admissions to Alumni Relations.
Share new resources, feedback, or suggestions with the Writing Center Coordinator.
Michael Dufresne, Professor, CoLAS National Faculty - MDufresne@DeVry.edu
Quick Links & Contacts