English 111 Lectures and More

Check out this NY Times article about young professionals entering the business world and their writing skills…

I saw this article on OpenCulture, and thought many of you would be interested in listening to the Grammar-focused podcasts they mention.

Enjoy!

Hi, all,

Welcome to BGSU! (Or welcome back to BGSU!)

This blog contains lectures for each of the essay cycles. Feel free to have a listen and see what will be expected of you as writer this semester. I suggest starting with Essay 1, where we will begin the first week of classes.

Also, on this blog, I will post class announcements, writing tips, and other information that may be helpful to you as a writer, BGSU student, and community member.

For instance, I just want to take a moment and share with you a few of my favorite things about Bowling Green.

Restaurants: I’ve heard many students say they need a break from res. hall food. Here are a few of my favorite local places (most of which are within walking or biking distance):

Easy Street Cafe: A great place to take your parents!

Naslada Bistro (Downtown BG): Tasty soups and other homemade treats! A great place for Sunday breakfasts or a hearty weekday meal.

Kermit’s (Downtown BG): Don’t overlook this great local diner! It’s perfect for breakfast and lunch!

Call of the Canyon (Downtown BG): Fantastic sandwiches. Cash only, though.

Trotter’s Tavern (Downtown BG): They are a little pricey, but they have the BEST steaks in town.

El Zarape: The BEST Mexican food in town, especially if you want a “sit down meal,” not a “take out” one.

The Cookie Jar: If you have a sweet tooth like me, you’ll love this place. They even deliver and are open late on weekends.

South Side 6: If you’re a Gyro fan, this place is a MUST. Their hummus is to die for!

Qdoba: The best burritos in town. Way better than Chipolte, in my humble opinion.

Checkout Campusmenus for more info!

Pizza: Every college town has their local pizza joints. These two are my favs:

Myles: If you’re looking for extra ooey, gooey, and yummy. Pieces are usually an inch thick.

Pisanello’s: If you’re looking for a more traditional pizza.

Local Markets: Looking for a special salsa or organic fruit, look no further:

Stimmel’s: Hands-down they have the best lunchmeat in town as well as doughnuts and specialty items.

Squeaker’s: Vegetarian or Vegan, this local market has the goods you need or they can get them for you.

Salon: We all want to look our best, right? Gallery Salon & Spa has reasonable prices and really friendly stylists.

I’m a huge supporter of local businesses, which I’m sure you can tell by my list.

I hope this information helps you adjust to BGSU or helps you get reacquainted with the town.

And I look forward to meeting you all very soon!

AMR