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Click the event information below to register for a workshop or email us at universitywriting@auburn.edu with questions.

Jan. 05, 2024
12:00 AM

WAC Academy Registration Deadline

In this five-session WAC Academy, departmental teams will create a plan to enrich students’ critical thinking through effective writing. Some plans might be small (e.g., adjustments to already existing assignments to account for artificial intelligence); some might require moderate time (e.g., integrating peer and self-assessments into team-based projects); and some might be substantial (e.g., creating a new a capstone course that includes a professional ePortfolio). Teams will determine the scope of the plan, and they will have support from University Writing during implementation.

Please read the complete call for participants, which includes information for registration, which closes January 5th.

Who Can Attend

  • faculty
  • staff
Jan. 10, 2024
12:00 AM

Applications Open for Peer Writing Consultants

University Writing is accepting applications for Miller Writing Center Peer Consultants through March 15. 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 learn more about the position and how to apply, visit the Student Opportunities page.

Who Can Attend

  • undergrads
  • grads
Jan. 16, 2024
9:00 AM

Miller Writing Center Opens for Spring Semester

The Miller Writing Center is open for spring semester from January 16 to April 26. 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 (written feedback) appointments per week through Advise Assist. Learn more about the Miller Writing Center.

Who Can Attend

  • undergrads
  • grads
  • faculty
  • staff
Jan. 17, 2024
10:00 AM

Designing Accessible Documents CM109V

Designing Accessible Documents I: Microsoft Word (CM109V), Wednesday, January 17, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.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. Please register on ElevatED, which you can open via AU Access.

Who Can Attend

  • grads
  • faculty
  • staff
Jan. 24, 2024
10:00 AM

Designing Accessible Documents CM110V

Designing Accessible Documents II: Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint (CM110V), Wednesday, January 24, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.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. Please register on ElevatED, which you can open via AU Access.

Who Can Attend

  • grads
  • faculty
  • staff
Jan. 25, 2024
1:00 PM

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 Thursday between January 25 and April 11 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 this survey to register for the program.  

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Jan. 31, 2024
12:00 AM

Faculty, Staff, and Postdoc Writing Groups Registration Deadline

A writing group can help you maintain a healthy writing routine, progress on writing projects, and get feedback on your writing from your colleagues. Faculty, staff, and postdoc writing groups meet in-person or virtually throughout the semester. Please plan to devote about one hour of your time each week to this program—although groups are free to determine their own time commitments. Writing groups are participant-directed; in other words, once writing groups are assigned, group members will collaboratively determine how to use their time across the semester.  

Please complete this survey by January 31 to register for the program. You can specify whether you have already formed a writing group that you’d like to continue with the support of University Writing, or whether you would like to be matched with other writers across the university. 

Who Can Attend

  • faculty
  • staff
Jan. 31, 2024
12:00 AM

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. All requests for spring workshops should be submitted by January 31.

Please complete this survey by January 31 to request a workshop.

Who Can Attend

  • faculty
  • staff
Jan. 31, 2024
12:00 AM

Graduate Writing Groups Registration Deadline

A semester-long writing group can help you maintain a healthy writing routine and progress on your current writing projects, such as your dissertation, thesis, course project, conference presentation, piece for publication, report, or ePortfolio. Participants will regularly check in with their group members to discuss their writing goals, reflect on their writing progress and challenges, give feedback, and encourage each other.   

Please complete this survey by January 31 to register for the program. You can specify whether you have already formed a writing group that you’d like to continue with the support of University Writing, or whether you would like to be matched with other writers across the university. 

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Feb. 01, 2024
1:00 PM

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 Thursday between January 25 and April 11 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 this survey to register for the program.  

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Feb. 08, 2024
1:00 PM

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 Thursday between January 25 and April 11 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 this survey to register for the program.  

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Feb. 11, 2024
12:00 AM

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 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 13, February 27, March 12, and March 26. 

Please complete this survey by February 11 to register for the program.  

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Feb. 13, 2024
11:00 AM

WriteFest Session 1

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 13, February 27, March 12, and March 26

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Feb. 15, 2024
1:00 PM

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 Thursday between January 25 and April 11 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 this survey to register for the program.  

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Feb. 22, 2024
1:00 PM

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 Thursday between January 25 and April 11 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 this survey to register for the program.  

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Feb. 27, 2024
11:00 AM

WriteFest Session 2

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 13, February 27, March 12, and March 26

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Feb. 29, 2024
1:00 PM

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 Thursday between January 25 and April 11 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 this survey to register for the program.  

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Mar. 03, 2024
12:00 AM

Miller Writing Center Closed for Spring Break

The Miller Writing Center is closed March 3 - March 8 for Spring Break. Regular hours resume March 10.

Learn more about the Miller Writing Center.

Who Can Attend

  • undergrads
  • grads
  • faculty
  • staff
Mar. 12, 2024
11:00 AM

WriteFest Session 3

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 13, February 27, March 12, and March 26

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Mar. 14, 2024
1:00 PM

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 Thursday between January 25 and April 11 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 this survey to register for the program.  

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Mar. 21, 2024
1:00 PM

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 Thursday between January 25 and April 11 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 this survey to register for the program.  

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Mar. 26, 2024
11:00 AM

WriteFest Session 4

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 13, February 27, March 12, and March 26

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Mar. 28, 2024
1:00 PM

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 Thursday between January 25 and April 11 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 this survey to register for the program.  

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Mar. 31, 2024
12:00 AM

Graduate Writing Partners Application Deadline

The Graduate Writing Partners Program pairs graduate students with a Miller Writing Center peer consultant for a semester’s worth of one-on-one writing appointments. These appointments help graduate students improve their writing abilities and communication skills in their disciplines. Participants will benefit from consistent, semester-long, individualized consultations with graduate writing consultants and must commit to attending 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 this application by March 31 to apply for the summer and fall semesters. Participation in Graduate Writing Partners is limited to one semester to allow University Writing to serve as many students as possible. 

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Apr. 04, 2024
1:00 PM

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 Thursday between January 25 and April 11 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 this survey to register for the program.  

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Apr. 11, 2024
1:00 PM

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 Thursday between January 25 and April 11 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 this survey to register for the program.  

Who Can Attend

  • grads
Apr. 26, 2024
9:00 AM

Miller Writing Center Final Day for Spring Semester

The Miller Writing Center is open for spring semester from January 16 to April 26. Auburn students, faculty, and staff can get free, one-on-one feedback from a Miller Writing Center peer consultants on any kind of writing at any point in the process. 

Learn more about the Miller Writing Center.

Who Can Attend

  • undergrads
  • grads
  • faculty
  • staff
May. 06, 2024
1:00 PM

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 Monday, May 6, from 1:00-4:00 in the University Writing Studio (2056 RBD Library).  

Please register via Qualtrics by May 1 at 5:00 p.m.

Who Can Attend

  • faculty
  • staff