Click the event information below to register for a workshop or email us at universitywriting@auburn.edu with questions.
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Miller Writing Center Open for Fall Semester
The Miller Writing Center is open for fall semester from August 26 to December 6. 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 September 1-2 for Labor Day Weekend, October 10-11 for Fall Break, and November 24-29 for Thanksgiving 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.
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Emails for Challenging Scenarios Workshop (CM101V)
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. Please register on ElevatED, which you can open via AU Access.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 apply online via Qualtrics. The deadline to apply for the summer or fall semester is March 23.
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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. The deadline for submissions is March 23.
Read the full call for nominations for more information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.