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Madeleine Eiting, a senior University of Dayton marketing major from Minster, Ohio, has joined the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop as an intern.

"Given my love for both comedy and writing, I knew this position would be a perfect fit," said Eiting, who will edit and post essays on the workshop's blog, explore ways to improve the workshop's social media presence and help implement a matching gift campaign.

"Two summers ago, while backpacking through the Philippines, I was fortunate enough to share my travel experiences on my personal travel blog. Writing about my adventures not only encouraged me to develop my own comedic voice, but also allowed me to find humor in the smallest of events," she said. "As I have continued to study comedy and comedic writing, I've learned that the greatest comedians are so popular because they are able to transform the smallest, most insignificant events into hilarious and relatable stories.

"As an intern for the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop I will capitalize on this understanding to connect with both the newsletter subscribers and website visitors," said Eiting, who is minoring in English.

At the University of Dayton, she serves as president of Big Brothers Big Sisters. In 2015, she won $2,500 for "Best Social Enterprise" in the University's Business Plan competition. She designed a company that helps meet the needs of American youth while providing educational funding for children in developing countries.

This is her fourth internship. Last summer, she worked as a market research analyst for C+R Research in Chicago. In 2015, she served as a social media marketing intern for Bleu Market Group in Mason, Ohio. In 2014, she interned for Martha's Table in Washington, D.C., where she distributed fresh produce and non-perishables to underprivileged children and families.

- Teri Rizvi

Teri Rizvi is founder of the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop at the University of Dayton, where she serves as executive director of strategic communication.