Presentations Workshops & Consultations || University Writing

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May. 20, 2025
1:00 PM

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Grant Writing Workshop

This workshop is designed to help participants write a more effective grant proposal by offering strategies for identifying what funding sources to look for, tailoring research ideas to fit the call for proposals, and developing a compelling narrative that will get ideas funded. Experts across campus will join this session to discuss resources and support for grant writing at Auburn University. Participants will have time to work on their grant writing projects, so bring your notes, drafts, or calls for proposals with you. This spring, the Grant Writing Workshop will be held in a hyflex format on Tuesday, May 20, from 1:00-4:00 in the University Writing Studio (2056 RBD Library).

Please register via Qualtrics.

May. 21, 2025 - May. 22, 2025
8:00 AM

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Faculty Mindful Writing Retreat

The Faculty Mindful Writing Retreat aims to help faculty of all ranks develop and refine healthy writing habits and make progress on research or creative scholarship. Participants will integrate well-being into their writing processes through contemplative practices such as yoga, meditation, and reflective writing. They will also enjoy ample shared writing time and community conversations about writing and academic life. 

The event will take place over two full days, May 21-22, at the AU Hotel and Conference Center. Meals and refreshments will be provided. Participants are expected to attend the entirety of both days. Please register via Qualtrics.

May. 26, 2025
11:59 PM

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WriteFest Registration Deadline

Graduate students working on longer projects—such as a thesis, dissertation, ePortfolio, or piece for publication—are invited to register for WriteFest. Over four sessions, participants will explore and practice mindfulness-based habits and skills that support their well-being and productivity while writing. During each session, participants will also have dedicated time to write alongside peers in a supportive environment, with refreshments provided. Graduate students can register to participate either in person, in the University Writing Studio on the second floor of RBD Library (Room 2056), or virtually, via Zoom, and are expected to attend all four sessions. Sessions will be held on the following dates from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: May 28, June 4, June 11, and June 18. 

Please complete the WriteFest registration form by May 26.

May. 27, 2025 - Aug. 05, 2025
10:00 AM

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Miller Writing Center Open for Summer Semester

The Miller Writing Center is open for the summer semester from May 27 to August 5. We are open Monday - Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Auburn students, faculty, and staff can get free, one-on-one feedback from a Miller Writing Center peer consultant on any kind of writing at any point in the process. Make up to three in-person, online, or asynchronous appointments per week through Advise Assist. 

Learn more about the Miller Writing Center.

May. 27, 2025
1:00 PM

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Graduate Research and Writing Studio

Calling all graduate writers! Would you benefit from writing in the company of other students with expert assistance on hand? If so, sign up for the Graduate Research and Writing Studio. This weekly writing retreat will run every Tuesday between May 27 and July 29 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the University Writing Studio (RBD Library 2056). The Studio will offer a sense of community, access to a research librarian and a graduate writing consultant, and light refreshments, all to help you achieve your writing goals. The Graduate Research and Writing Studio is sponsored by the Libraries and by University Writing. 

Please complete the Graduate Research and Writing Studio survey to register for the program.  

May. 28, 2025
11:00 AM

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WriteFest Session 1: Setting Goals

Graduate students working on longer projects—such as a thesis, dissertation, ePortfolio, or piece for publication—are invited to register for WriteFest. Over four sessions, participants will explore and practice mindfulness-based habits and skills that support their wellbeing and productivity while writing. During each session, participants will also have dedicated time to write alongside peers in a supportive environment, with refreshments provided. Graduate students can register to participate either in person, in the University Writing Studio on the second floor of RBD Library (Room 2056), or virtually, via Zoom, and are expected to attend all four sessions. Sessions will be held on the following dates from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: May 28, June 4, June 11, and June 18. 

Visit our Graduate Programs page to learn more. 

Jun. 03, 2025
1:00 PM

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WAC Workshop: Teaching Critical Thinking with AI-Engaged Writing Assignments - Session 1

How can we support students’ critical thinking in the age of generative artificial intelligence (genAI)? In this workshop, interested instructors will gather over four sessions to experiment with genAI applications and design a writing assignment that encourages discipline-specific critical thinking, with AI as an assistive tool or an object of inquiry. 



Jun. 03, 2025
1:00 PM

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Graduate Research and Writing Studio

Calling all graduate writers! Would you benefit from writing in the company of other students with expert assistance on hand? If so, sign up for the Graduate Research and Writing Studio. This weekly writing retreat will run every Tuesday between May 27 and July 29 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the University Writing Studio (RBD Library 2056). The Studio will offer a sense of community, access to a research librarian and a graduate writing consultant, and light refreshments, all to help you achieve your writing goals. The Graduate Research and Writing Studio is sponsored by the Libraries and by University Writing. 

Please complete the Graduate Research and Writing Studio survey to register for the program.  

Jun. 04, 2025
11:00 AM

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WriteFest Session 2: Writing Regularly

Graduate students working on longer projects—such as a thesis, dissertation, ePortfolio, or piece for publication—are invited to register for WriteFest. Over four sessions, participants will explore and practice mindfulness-based habits and skills that support their wellbeing and productivity while writing. During each session, participants will also have dedicated time to write alongside peers in a supportive environment, with refreshments provided. Graduate students can register to participate either in person, in the University Writing Studio on the second floor of RBD Library (Room 2056), or virtually, via Zoom, and are expected to attend all four sessions. Sessions will be held on the following dates from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: May 28, June 4, June 11, and June 18. 

Visit our Graduate Programs page to learn more. 

Jun. 05, 2025
1:00 PM

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WAC Workshop: Teaching Critical Thinking with AI-Engaged Writing Assignments - Session 2

How can we support students’ critical thinking in the age of generative artificial intelligence (genAI)? In this workshop, interested instructors will gather over four sessions to experiment with genAI applications and design a writing assignment that encourages discipline-specific critical thinking, with AI as an assistive tool or an object of inquiry. 



Jun. 09, 2025
1:00 PM

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WAC Workshop: Teaching Critical Thinking with AI-Engaged Writing Assignments - Session 3

How can we support students’ critical thinking in the age of generative artificial intelligence (genAI)? In this workshop, interested instructors will gather over four sessions to experiment with genAI applications and design a writing assignment that encourages discipline-specific critical thinking, with AI as an assistive tool or an object of inquiry. 



Jun. 10, 2025
1:00 PM

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Graduate Research and Writing Studio

Calling all graduate writers! Would you benefit from writing in the company of other students with expert assistance on hand? If so, sign up for the Graduate Research and Writing Studio. This weekly writing retreat will run every Tuesday between May 27 and July 29 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the University Writing Studio (RBD Library 2056). The Studio will offer a sense of community, access to a research librarian and a graduate writing consultant, and light refreshments, all to help you achieve your writing goals. The Graduate Research and Writing Studio is sponsored by the Libraries and by University Writing. 

Please complete the Graduate Research and Writing Studio survey to register for the program.  

Jun. 11, 2025
11:00 AM

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WriteFest Session 3: Writing Mindfully

Graduate students working on longer projects—such as a thesis, dissertation, ePortfolio, or piece for publication—are invited to register for WriteFest. Over four sessions, participants will explore and practice mindfulness-based habits and skills that support their wellbeing and productivity while writing. During each session, participants will also have dedicated time to write alongside peers in a supportive environment, with refreshments provided. Graduate students can register to participate either in person, in the University Writing Studio on the second floor of RBD Library (Room 2056), or virtually, via Zoom, and are expected to attend all four sessions. Sessions will be held on the following dates from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: May 28, June 4, June 11, and June 18. 

Visit our Graduate Programs page to learn more. 

Jun. 11, 2025
1:00 PM

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WAC Workshop: Teaching Critical Thinking with AI-Engaged Writing Assignments - Session 4

How can we support students’ critical thinking in the age of generative artificial intelligence (genAI)? In this workshop, interested instructors will gather over four sessions to experiment with genAI applications and design a writing assignment that encourages discipline-specific critical thinking, with AI as an assistive tool or an object of inquiry. 



Jun. 17, 2025
1:00 PM

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Graduate Research and Writing Studio

Calling all graduate writers! Would you benefit from writing in the company of other students with expert assistance on hand? If so, sign up for the Graduate Research and Writing Studio. This weekly writing retreat will run every Tuesday between May 27 and July 29 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the University Writing Studio (RBD Library 2056). The Studio will offer a sense of community, access to a research librarian and a graduate writing consultant, and light refreshments, all to help you achieve your writing goals. The Graduate Research and Writing Studio is sponsored by the Libraries and by University Writing. 

Please complete the Graduate Research and Writing Studio survey to register for the program.  

Jun. 18, 2025
11:00 AM

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WriteFest Session 4: Sustaining Progress

Graduate students working on longer projects—such as a thesis, dissertation, ePortfolio, or piece for publication—are invited to register for WriteFest. Over four sessions, participants will explore and practice mindfulness-based habits and skills that support their wellbeing and productivity while writing. During each session, participants will also have dedicated time to write alongside peers in a supportive environment, with refreshments provided. Graduate students can register to participate either in person, in the University Writing Studio on the second floor of RBD Library (Room 2056), or virtually, via Zoom, and are expected to attend all four sessions. Sessions will be held on the following dates from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: May 28, June 4, June 11, and June 18. 

Visit our Graduate Programs page to learn more. 

Jun. 19, 2025
10:00 AM

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Miller Writing Center Closed for Juneteenth

The Miller Writing Center is closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular hours will resume on Monday, June 23.

Learn more about the Miller Writing Center.

Jun. 24, 2025
1:00 PM

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Graduate Research and Writing Studio

Calling all graduate writers! Would you benefit from writing in the company of other students with expert assistance on hand? If so, sign up for the Graduate Research and Writing Studio. This weekly writing retreat will run every Tuesday between May 27 and July 29 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the University Writing Studio (RBD Library 2056). The Studio will offer a sense of community, access to a research librarian and a graduate writing consultant, and light refreshments, all to help you achieve your writing goals. The Graduate Research and Writing Studio is sponsored by the Libraries and by University Writing. 

Please complete the Graduate Research and Writing Studio survey to register for the program.  

Jul. 01, 2025
1:00 PM

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Graduate Research and Writing Studio

Calling all graduate writers! Would you benefit from writing in the company of other students with expert assistance on hand? If so, sign up for the Graduate Research and Writing Studio. This weekly writing retreat will run every Tuesday between May 27 and July 29 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the University Writing Studio (RBD Library 2056). The Studio will offer a sense of community, access to a research librarian and a graduate writing consultant, and light refreshments, all to help you achieve your writing goals. The Graduate Research and Writing Studio is sponsored by the Libraries and by University Writing. 

Please complete the Graduate Research and Writing Studio survey to register for the program.  

Jul. 08, 2025
1:00 PM

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Graduate Research and Writing Studio

Calling all graduate writers! Would you benefit from writing in the company of other students with expert assistance on hand? If so, sign up for the Graduate Research and Writing Studio. This weekly writing retreat will run every Tuesday between May 27 and July 29 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the University Writing Studio (RBD Library 2056). The Studio will offer a sense of community, access to a research librarian and a graduate writing consultant, and light refreshments, all to help you achieve your writing goals. The Graduate Research and Writing Studio is sponsored by the Libraries and by University Writing. 

Please complete the Graduate Research and Writing Studio survey to register for the program.  

Jul. 15, 2025
1:00 PM

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Graduate Research and Writing Studio

Calling all graduate writers! Would you benefit from writing in the company of other students with expert assistance on hand? If so, sign up for the Graduate Research and Writing Studio. This weekly writing retreat will run every Tuesday between May 27 and July 29 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the University Writing Studio (RBD Library 2056). The Studio will offer a sense of community, access to a research librarian and a graduate writing consultant, and light refreshments, all to help you achieve your writing goals. The Graduate Research and Writing Studio is sponsored by the Libraries and by University Writing. 

Please complete the Graduate Research and Writing Studio survey to register for the program.  

Jul. 22, 2025
1:00 PM

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Graduate Research and Writing Studio

Calling all graduate writers! Would you benefit from writing in the company of other students with expert assistance on hand? If so, sign up for the Graduate Research and Writing Studio. This weekly writing retreat will run every Tuesday between May 27 and July 29 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the University Writing Studio (RBD Library 2056). The Studio will offer a sense of community, access to a research librarian and a graduate writing consultant, and light refreshments, all to help you achieve your writing goals. The Graduate Research and Writing Studio is sponsored by the Libraries and by University Writing. 

Please complete the Graduate Research and Writing Studio survey to register for the program.  

Jul. 29, 2025
1:00 PM

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Graduate Research and Writing Studio

Calling all graduate writers! Would you benefit from writing in the company of other students with expert assistance on hand? If so, sign up for the Graduate Research and Writing Studio. This weekly writing retreat will run every Tuesday between May 27 and July 29 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the University Writing Studio (RBD Library 2056). The Studio will offer a sense of community, access to a research librarian and a graduate writing consultant, and light refreshments, all to help you achieve your writing goals. The Graduate Research and Writing Studio is sponsored by the Libraries and by University Writing. 

Please complete the Graduate Research and Writing Studio survey to register for the program.