Elberty Laboratory for Spatial Analysis
On Saturday, October 28, 2006 the Spatial Analysis Lab in Launders Science Library was dedicated in memory of William T. Elberty Jr., Professor Emeritus of Geology and Geography from 1958 to 1999.
Family and friends spoke at the dedication, which was attended by over 60 people from all parts of the country.
WORD Studio Mission & Values
Our Commitments
(Linguistic) Justice. We are an explicitly anti-oppressive space. We are trained to see how oppression—especially linguistic racism and sexist and ableist language—operates in our space and how to transform our space more inclusive one. By “linguistic racism,” we mean racism based on the language or language variety a person speaks (for example, African American Vernacular English or Spanglish).
WORD Studio Student FAQ
Do I need to make an appointment?
Yes. While you can sometimes walk in and find a tutor available, we primarily operate via appointments. Appointments are set for 45 minutes, and you're not required to stay the whole time. You can make an appointment up to one hour before an appointment time. Log on to Starfish to find our availability.
Work @ WORD Studio
Our next round of applications and hiring will be in Fall 2025.
The WORD Studio calls for applications during the fall semester each academic year.
For Faculty
Required Appointment Worksheets
If you’re requiring appointments this semester, consider having students fill out this worksheet before and after the tutorial so that they are focused and engaged during the tutorial, and get more out of their visit to the WORD Studio.
Guidelines for Printing & Sending Honors Theses to the Bindery
There are two options for printing theses: sending files to Office Services or printing on department copiers. Below is a list of specifications for both of these options ensuring the printed pages meet the requirements of our bindery and to conserve paper use and shelf space.
Specifications When Sending Theses to Office Services for printing: