Community Writing Center at the Orem Public Library

The Community Writing Center at the Orem Public Library is now open. Utah Valley University has partnered with the Orem Public Library to provide a community writing center for the public, free of cost. At the CWC, writing coaches will help all patrons become confident, independent writers. The CWC has three areas of focus: education, community and collaboration, and helping citizens become better writers. They are there to help with homework assignments, family histories, resumes, work letters, cover letters, brainstorming, prewriting, revising, and the list goes on. If you have a writing need the Community Writing Center at the Orem Public Library can help. Mark Twain said, "The difference between the right word and almost the right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug."

In attendance was Orem Mayor Jim Evans with his lovely wife, Tannah.

Also there were (L-R) Robert Cousins, UVU Chair of English and Literature; Josh Hilst, Faculty Director UVU Writing Center; me, Hannah Harkness, Miss Orem 2011; Deb Marriott, Department Chair UVU Composition; and Lousie Wallace, Orem Public Library.

Utah Valley University Assistant Dean, Chrystine Whyte.

You will always find Orem's City Council Members serving and supporting our community. I am lucky to associate and serve with our fine City Council members. At this ribbon cutting were Karen McCandless and Margaret Black.

Bruce Chestnut, Orem City Manager.

Any event hosted by Utah Valley University will provide appetizing and delicious food!

I am always impressed and amazed to discover the great things happening in the City of Orem. Love, Hannah Harkness

Miss Orem 2011