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Dec. 03, 2024
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Graduate Assistant Applications Open

University Writing is accepting applications for Graduate Assistants through February 2. Graduate Assistants support University Writing through peer writing consulting and program assistant work and must be available to work 20 hours per week from May 2025 - May 2026. 

University Writing also offers several college-specific assistantships, where GAs focus on projects that support writers within their colleges. Read more about these positions using the links below. 

Application materials for all positions are due Sunday, February 2. Please contact Dr. Katharine Brown (brownkh@auburn.edu) with any questions.

Dec. 03, 2024
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Peer Writing Consultant Applications Open

University Writing is accepting applications for Miller Writing Center Peer Consultants through March 2. MWC Peer Consultants are the primary providers of support to student writing at Auburn University. They assist clients with writing projects through one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions. Consultants work 10+ hours per week.

To begin the application process, complete the online application via AU Human Resources by Sunday, March 2

Jan. 21, 2025
9:00 AM

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Miller Writing Center Open for Spring Semester

The Miller Writing Center is open for the spring semester from January 21 to May 2. We are open on Sunday from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We are closed March 9-14 for Spring Break. 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.

Jan. 28, 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 January 28 and April 22 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.  

Feb. 02, 2025
12:00 AM

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In-Class Workshop Request Deadline

Student-facing workshops occupy an entire class period or program meeting. Led by a member of the University Writing Team, these workshops are highly interactive, usually featuring individual and small group activities. Please submit your workshop request at least 30 days prior to the date when you want the workshop to be facilitated. 

Feb. 03, 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.: February 5, February 19, March 5, and March 19. 

Please complete the WriteFest registration form by February 3.

Feb. 04, 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 January 28 and April 22 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.  

Feb. 05, 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.: February 5, February 19, March 5, and March 19.

Feb. 07, 2025
11:00 AM

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3rd Annual Ralph "Shug" Jordan Lecture and Workshop

University Writing is pleased to welcome Dr. Rebecca Nowacek, Dr. Rebecca Lorimer Leonard, and Dr. Angela Rounsaville as presenters for the 3rd Annual Ralph "Shug" Jordan Lecture and Workshop. 

The Lecture and Workshop will be held in the University Writing Studio (RBD Library 2056). Please complete the registration form by Tuesday, February 4.

Feb. 11, 2025
9:00 AM

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Designing Accessible Documents CM109V

Designing Accessible Documents I: Microsoft Word (CM109V), Tuesday, February 11, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Zoom: Chances are that you create documents for your job. But do you know how to make those documents accessible to people with visual disabilities? This workshop will introduce you to principles of accessible design, including metadata, hierarchy, font, hyperlinks, color, and alternative text within Microsoft Word. 

University Writing has partnered with Human Resource Development to offer workshops related to professional writing and communication. Registration is free and open to all full-time and TES employees, but space is limited. Please register on ElevatED, which you can open via AU Access.

Feb. 11, 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 January 28 and April 22 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.  

Feb. 18, 2025
9:00 AM

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Designing Accessible Documents CM110V

Designing Accessible Documents II: Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint (CM110V), Tuesday, February 18, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Zoom: Chances are that you create documents for your job. But do you know how to make those documents accessible to people with visual disabilities? This workshop will introduce you to principles of accessible design, including metadata, hierarchy, font, hyperlinks, color, and alternative text within Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint.

University Writing has partnered with Human Resource Development to offer workshops related to professional writing and communication. Registration is free and open to all full-time and TES employees, but space is limited. Please register on ElevatED, which you can open via AU Access.

Feb. 18, 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 January 28 and April 22 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.  

Feb. 19, 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.: February 5, February 19, March 5, and March 19.

Feb. 25, 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 January 28 and April 22 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.  

Mar. 04, 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 January 28 and April 22 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.  

Mar. 05, 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.: February 5, February 19, March 5, and March 19.

Mar. 09, 2025
3:00 PM

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Miller Writing Center Closed for Spring Break

The Miller Writing Center is closed March 9 - March 14 for Spring Break. Regular hours resume March 16.

Learn more about the Miller Writing Center.

Mar. 18, 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 January 28 and April 22 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.  

Mar. 19, 2025
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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.: February 5, February 19, March 5, and March 19.

Mar. 23, 2025
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Deadline to Apply for Graduate Writing Partners

The Graduate Writing Partners Program pairs graduate students with a Miller Writing Center graduate writing consultant who works one-on-one to help them improve their writing abilities and become more effective communicators in their respective disciplines. Participants will benefit from consistent, semester-long, individualized consultations with graduate writing consultants and must commit to attend two hours of standing appointments each week for the entire semester (two hours per week for 16 weeks). Attendance can be in person or virtual. To be eligible for this program, you must have an advisor/professor who is willing to submit a recommendation.

Please complete the Graduate Writing Partners application for the summer or fall semester by March 23.

Mar. 23, 2025
11:59 PM

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Outstanding ePortfolio Award Submission Deadline

University Writing seeks nominations for the Twelfth Annual Outstanding ePortfolio Award. This award recognizes exceptional ePortfolios created by Auburn University students. Students can nominate their own ePortfolios, and faculty/staff can nominate up to two students (graduate or undergraduate) who have created distinguished ePortfolios. Winners will receive an engraved trophy and a cash prize.

Read the Outstanding ePortfolio Award call for nominations for more information. Submit your ePortfolio by March 23.

Mar. 25, 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 January 28 and April 22 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.  

Apr. 01, 2025
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Writing Professional Emails Workshop (CM100V)

Writing Professional Emails (CM100V), Tuesday, April 1, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Zoom: This workshop will focus on writing effective professional emails with attention to the audience and purpose of an academic institution. Participants will discuss best practices, consider specific email scenarios, practice revising email samples to be more effective, and ask questions related to their own use of email in the workplace

University Writing has partnered with Human Resource Development to offer workshops related to professional writing and communication. Registration is free and open to all full-time and TES employees, but space is limited. Please register on ElevatED, which you can open via AU Access. 

Apr. 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 January 28 and April 22 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.  

Apr. 08, 2025
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Emails for Challenging Scenarios Workshop (CM101V)

Emails for Challenging Scenarios (CM101V), Tuesday, April 8, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Zoom: This workshop will offer strategies and best practices for communicating via email, including guidance on how to address common challenges. Discussion topics will include responding to difficult messages, balancing friendliness with concision, and editing for clarity. Participants will consider specific email scenarios, practice revising and writing emails, and raise questions related to their own professional context.

University Writing has partnered with Human Resource Development to offer workshops related to professional writing and communication. Registration is free and open to all full-time and TES employees, but space is limited. Please register on ElevatED, which you can open via AU Access.

Apr. 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 January 28 and April 22 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.  

Apr. 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 January 28 and April 22 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.  

Apr. 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 January 28 and April 22 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.