WLLC Fall Courses Preview Panel — Thursday, May 4, 3:30 PM-5:00 PM 
Panelists:  Dave Fredrick (Associate Professor, Classics), Rhodora Vennarucci  (Assistant Professor, Classics), Maria Comsa (Instructor, French), Curtis Maughan (Teaching Assistant Professor & Director, WLDH Studio)

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APRIL 2023 SCHEDULE

• Thursday, April 6, 3:30 PM-5:00 PM: Virtual Reality Club for Language Learning
  Presented by: Michael Hall (CLCS Ph.D candidate) and Jhonatan Carmona Tangarife (Spanish M.A. candidate)
• Wednesday, April 12, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM: Putting People First: User Experience Research and the Digital Humanities (Video Link)
  Presented by: Rachel TenHaaf (Assistant Professor, Spanish)
• Thursday, April 20, 3:30 PM-5:00 PM: Podcasting as Pedagogy (Video Link)
  Presented by: Rhodora Vennarucci (Assistant Professor, Classics), Manuel Olmedo Gobante (Assistant Professor, Spanish) & Larissa Rocha (Portuguese TA and Studio Researcher)
  • Recording Time Stamps
    Beginning-16:40: Manuel Olmedo Gobante
    16:40-41:40: Rhodora Vennarucci
    41:40-End: Larissa Rocha
• Wednesday, April 26, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM: Game Development in the Age of the Metaverse
  Presented by: Joe Payne & Stephanie Essin (Professional Game Designers, ULTD), Joshua Rowell  (Product Manager, Walmart), Dave Fredrick (Associate Professor, Classics), and Curtis Maughan (Director, WLDH Studio)

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MARCH 2023 SCHEDULE

• Thursday, March 2, 3:30-5:00 PM: Digital Humanities Tools for the Language Classroom
  Presented by: Jhonatan Carmona Tangarife (Spanish MA candidate)
• Wednesday, March 8, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM: Building a Digital Technology Curriculum to Bridge Education and Industry in North Africa — and Beyond
  Presented by: The University of Manouba, Tunis Team (WLDH Studio Special guests)
• Thursday, March 30, 3:30-5:00 PM: Drop-In Hour — Try Out Virtual Reality Language Learning 
  Led by: Michael Hall (CLCS Ph.D candidate) and Jhonatan Carmona Tangarife (Spanish M.A. candidate)

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FEBRUARY 2023 SCHEDULE

• Wednesday, February 8, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM: Creating Community Narratives and Digital Storytelling via Padlet
  Presented by: Chy’Na Nellon (CLCS Ph.D candidate)
• Thursday, February 16, 3:30 PM-5:00 PM: Using Padlet in the Classroom
  Presented by: Maria Comsa (Instructor, French) & Christian Rosales (French MA candidate)
• Wednesday, February 22, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM: Digital Humanities & Anti-Racist Pedagogy (Video Link)
  Presented by: Megan McIntyre (Assistant Professor, English)

Book a Session with the VR Classroom for Language Learning

If you are hoping to set up a VR experience for your class, the Virtual Reality (VR) Club for Language Learning can be booked for consultation by contacting Michael Hall (mh150@uark.edu) and Isidoro Villa Ligero (ivillali@uark.edu). Please note that this is only for a consultation and not the classroom session, as the session will be determined during your consultation appointment. All classroom sessions are held in the WLDH Studio (JBHT 207).

Reserving the Podcast Booth

The podcast booth is available for booking by contacting Cheyenne Roy (ceroy@uark.edu) and Larissa Rocha (lrochade@uark.edu).

Social Media & Newswire Requests

If you are a part of the WLLC department and would like a promotional post for your course/event/activity on the WLLC social media sites, please submit the Social Media & Communications Request Form via Microsoft Forms. Please indicate on the form if you would like assistance with creating a flyer.

Meet WLLC 

If you are part of the WLLC department and would like us to post a profile of you to our social media pages, please complete the WLLC Introduction Profile form!

Submit Alumni Testimonials

If you are an alum of WLLC, we want to hear from you! Please let us know about any highlights from your time in WLLC with our Alumni Spotlight Form. Your responses will be shared on our website.

Reserving Studio Spaces

The WLDH Studio accepts booking requests for its three available spaces via Google Form here. To see the full calendar (updated daily), add the Studio's email (wldhs@uark.edu) to your Outlook. This email address is used for general Studio inquiries as well.

• Please ensure that you submit your request ahead of time so the details can be finalized in time for your event.
• If your event will require catering, please submit your request no less than 7 days in advance. 
• There is a refrigerator in the Studio that can be used to store perishable items, however the refrigerator is cleaned every Friday and all perishable items will be disposed of.
• The WLDH Studio has three spaces: the main studio space, the studio lobby (outside of the main space), and the back conference room. The conference room and lobby are both equipped with HDMI-compatible screens at this time and the main studio space is equipped with eight computers and a color printer.
• Space is limited within the Studio; the conference room can hold approximately 30 people, whereas the main space and lobby are more flexible. Please note that we prioritize health, safety, and sanitation in the WLDH Studio per CDC guidelines.
• Currently, the Studio does not have a designated cleaning staff. Everyone is individually responsible for cleaning up after themselves and trash disposal.
• If you have any questions, or if you have not been contacted about your booking request within 3 business days, please contact the Studio team at wldhs@uark.edu .