67 | STEVENS STUDENT HANDBOOK Veterans and Military-Connected Student Services Writing and Communications Center University Events University Center The Veterans and Military-Connected Student Services team assists undergraduate and graduate students before and throughout their Stevens experience with the application process, benefits review, financial aid, career advising, belonging, and other areas that may impact their educational experience. The Writing and Communications Center (WCC) at Stevens Institute of Technology offers individualized support to help students strengthen their written and oral communication skills for academic and professional success. The WCC provides three types of tutoring appointments to meet diverse student needs: • In-person consultations (Kidde 219) • Synchronous video sessions • Asynchronous written feedback on uploaded documents Consultants are available at any stage of the writing process and work with students to build clarity, organization, and argumentation, while fostering independence and confidence. In addition to tutoring, the WCC delivers live and recorded webinars each semester on a wide range of topics, including common writing pitfalls, academic discourse, and professional communication strategies. The center also curates supplemental resources, such as handouts and links, to support students’ ongoing development as writers and communicators. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit our SharePoint site. You may also contact us at [email protected] or stop by the center in Kidde 219. The Office of University Events (OUE) handles room reservations and event management for all Stevens events, including the annual Commencement Ceremony. The leaders of Registered Student Organizations can make room reservations online by registering for and using Coursedog. Reservations can also be made in person by visiting the OUE offices on 3rd floor of the Howe Center. The University Center serves as a hub of life at Stevens. The University Center has seating and communal space for the Stevens community, as well as event and conference space. Dining venues including the Marketplace, Cannon Café, and Pi Kitchen are housed in the University Center, in addition to a welcome desk, a game room and a state-of-the-art fitness center and movement studio. The University Center is home to many of the Student Affairs offices including the Office of Student Affairs, the Office of Community Standards and Title IX, the Office of Undergraduate Student Life and the Office of Student Culture and Belonging. The Offices of Residential Education and the Residential and Dining Services are located in the Harries Tower, part of the University Center Complex. Student organizations including the Stute, the LINK, the Honor Board, the Student Government Association, and the Graduate Student Council have offices on the 2nd floor of the University Center. The Student Commons on the 2nd floor of the University Center offers seating, a microwave, and student organization lockers. The 2nd floor is also home to the Intercultural Space, conference rooms, and the Museum of Ducks.
