Editing for Washburn Review #2

     My second time editing assignment from Washburn Review was also edit two articles. I was not affraid as first time, but I still not confidence in editing grammar mistake because grammar is always my weakness when I writing a article.
     This time I still read through whole articles first to know what these articles about and found out some obvious errors.In order to edit these articles well, I started read each scentences slowly.
     I spent about two hours to finished the editing and fill sense of accomplishment even I do not know how is my editing. I think editing job is not my strengths and I do not think I would have job like editing in the future.

Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative invites students to participate

The Department of Homeland Security has launched the 2016 Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative, where approximately 75 undergraduate students will complete cyber-security focused assignments at more than 50 locations across the country for 12-16 weeks, May-September 2016. The Secretary’s Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative provides undergraduate or graduate students an opportunity to work with the top Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cyber-security professionals, while learning how the unique cyber-security missions of their department work.

Through hands-on experiences, DHS intends to have a meaningful impact on the education of the nation’s next generation of talent. Selected student volunteers will learn about the DHS cyber-security missions related to digital forensics, network diagnostics, incident response and a variety of other specialties. As a Cyber Student Volunteer, students are able to explore exciting career opportunities, including those available in public service and cyber threats.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen

Currently enrolled at least part-time in a two or four year college or university

Must be seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or other cyber-security-related studies or career interest

Grade Point Average 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Must complete a successful background check

The department has extended the application deadline to January 9, 2016, and interested students may apply via USAJobs.gov. This experience is open to all so if you are interested please apply. For more information email CMSI@hq.dhs.gov for direct responses or the criminal justice department at Washburn University. 

Washburn Transformational Experience students present Day of Transformation

Washburn Transformational Experience students gathered Friday, Nov 13^th in Washburn A and B Room to present their Day of Transformation projects to faculty mentors and student peers.

The projects were to cover one or more of the WTE areas. The first area is community service; students that have a passion to help those in need create new ways to give back to the community.  Another category is International Education, students were able to present what they learned while studying abroad. Students also can do a project on Leadership if they find a way to make something better than before. Finally, the scholarly or creative area allows students to make new discoveries.

The WTE is a program the gives students the opportunity to enhance their learning through experiences outside of the classroom.  Theses experiences allow students to gain a better understanding of the world around them and how to utilize their skills to make a change.

To learn more about WTE and how to be apart of it, contact the appropriate WTE Area Director: Community Service - Dr. Rick Ellis rick.ellis@washburn.edu , International Education – Dr.Baili Zhang baili.zhang@washburn.edu , Leadership – Dr. Michael Gleason michael.gleason@washburn.edu , Scholarly or Creative – Dr. Mike Russell mike.russell@washburn.edu.

Editing for the Washburn Review #1

My first shift for editing at the Washburn Review was edited two articles. when I get the articles copy, I read through each of them to have a first impression.They are totally different topic, one of them is about some tips of choosing Christmas gifts for family and friends, another one is an interview article.
I took my AP style book with me when I start to edit. I think the interview articl is more hard for me to edit, because there are some sentances does not make sence to me so I need to read them several times.
I though I will use AP style book a lot, but actually I just use AP book for a little use of vocabulary and punctuation check.

WU works for students’ safety (Edited)

Parents and Students can feel comfort by knowing that Washburn University strives to keep safety a priority on and off campus. A big part of the process is to let students realizing that they are in charge of their own safety.

Washburn University Police Department Officers patrol around campus all the time by bikes, foot or car. They check in and check out for each buildings throughout campus and parking lots.

For those times when police officers are not in the area or in sight, Washburn Police Department. also monitor 13 “ Help Phones” placed strategically on campus along heavily traveled walkways. All of these “Help Phones” could immediately dial the WU Police Department when receiver is picked up. Also, a blue light is mounted above the phone boxes to help receivers easy to spot at night.

Washburn campus also has an emergency alert notification system, called iAlert. That is used to communicate important alerts and emergency response information. The system is for Washburn University only.

According to the Washburn website, all users will receive an email at their Washburn email address when an iAlert is sent. Users can also choose to receive iAlert via text message and telephone calls by enrolling their telephone numbers. You can visits Washburn website for more information about register and receive iAlert.

Using free transportation is another way that making students stay safe. Students can ride the Topeka Metro bus for free with their Washburn Student ID card. Besides, students can take a taxi get home after late night on the town. The only downside is that the buses would stop running at 6:10 p.m. Rather than driving drunk and putting yourself in danger, Washburn wants to make it easy to make the smart decision. When you or your friends need a safe ride, just dial 267-3777, the dispatcher will ask for your ID number and send a free taxi to take you home.

Recently, theft tends to be happened often in Topeka and Washburn campus. You can register your valuables with either the Washburn or Topeka Police to increase your chance of item recovery in the event of theft.

Fire Prevention is often overlooked when examining safety precautions each year college and university students experience fire-related emergencies. There are several specific causes for fires on campus, cooking, intentionally set fires, overloaded power strips and open flame. It is important that both off campus and on campus students understand fire risks and know the preventative measures that could save their lives. Recommendations for fire, or general safety, in all types of housing can be found by talking to a person in charge, either an RA or the landlord.

Blox is so much fun. Olivia Edits 2.0

Adam Vlach was so kind as to let me edit stories on Monday, Nov. 23. He saved some on blox in the folder with articles that needed proofing. I struggled with editing, because I don't know how much we are expected to change, and what is reasonable. I am tempted to move around sentences and phrases to give articles more flow, but those are pretty big changes to make on someone else's work. I had to get out the old stylebook a few times. It was good practice for me. Editing is a skill I need to keep working on after this class is over.

The Fit Bods come to campus

    The Fit Bods is a new, fitness oriented organization that has been brought to Washburn University’s campus. The Fit Bods is an organization that solely focuses on fitness and the well-being of students’ health on campus. Malcolm Mikkelsen, sophomore and vice president of Washburn Student Government Association, is the creator of the Fit Bods. 

     The Fit Bods currently have 15 active, fee-paying members, who have paid their dues, as well as 32 members who are a part of the Facebook group Mikkelsen created. Kolin Klozenbucher was appointed as vice president of the organization in September. 

    The Fit Bods have a monthly meeting, which is the last Friday of each month at 3 p.m. at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. At each meeting, a guest speaker, whose career or life is built around fitness speaks to the members. The purpose of having a guest speaker in that field is to motivate and to answer any questions members may have in regards to advancing their personal fitness lifestyle.

    “I’ve always thought it would be awesome to have a fitness oriented group on campus. College is a hard experience, and one in which is tough to maintain a fitness schedule with. This group was designed to motivate individuals and to help them motivate one another. Holding each other accountable is something that I am really trying to implement into the core of the Fit Bods. I am looking forward to see all that the Fit Bods can do for me and my fellow Ichabods throughout our college experience," said Mikkelsen.

     The Fit Bods created a t-shirt that is available to all members. The shirt was made by Johnson Design company. The shirts will be ready for members on Dec. 10.  If you have any further questions, comments of concerns e-mail WUFitBods@gmail.com or join The Fit Bods page on Facebook.