The Professional Writing Club at Purdue University is the official club for students and alumni of the PW Program. The purpose of the Professional Writing Club is to promote, advance and encourage professional writing students in the development of their scholastic careers and to facilitate the growth of community within the program.
The PW Club had its first meeting in December 1999 and continues to have meetings every 2-4 weeks during the fall and spring semesters. Purdue students are welcome to participate in the club regardless of their major. To join, just attend our next meeting. Meeting announcements will be posted to the PW front page and sent to PW-Talk, the mailing list for current PW majors and alumni.
Kelli Barnett
President
Josh Borchardt
Vice President
Arielle Laskau
Treasurer
Courtney Elsten
Secretary
Sadie Williams
Social Events Coordinator
Lilli Ashmore
Webmaster
Kelli Barnett, President
Kelli Barnett is a junior double majoring in Professional Writing and Japanese. She likes to read, play video games, and watch Bones. She aspires to someday work in publishing.
Josh Borchardt, Vice President
Josh Borchardt is a senior in professional writing and creative writing. This is
his third year with Professional Writing Club. After graduation, he hopes to
start a career with a major publishing house and eventually craft a novel.
Arielle Laskau, Treasurer
Arielle Laskau is a junior majoring in PW and French. She enjoys flying, lacrosse, and coloring books.
Courtney Elsten, Secretary
Courtney Elsten is a sophomore majoring in Professional Writing and double-
minoring in Biology and Psychology. She enjoys reading, watching Glee, and
photography. Upon graduation in 2013, she hopes to work as a medical writer.
Sadie Williams, Social Coordinator
Sadie Williams is a senior in Professional Writing and Peace Studies. She likes
to sew, acid wash and bedazzle things.
Lilli Ashmore, Webmaster
As of Fall 2010, Lilli Ashmore will be a junior Neuroscience and Professional Writing major here at Purdue with visions of graduate school and beyond entertaining her mind and heart. For now, she can't wait to see what her last two years have in store for her.