WriteFest

Over four sessions, graduate students will explore habits, skills, and mindsets that support their well-being and productivity while working on long projects, and they will have dedicated time to write alongside peers in a supportive environment. This program is ideal for graduate students who are working on a long writing project, such as a thesis, dissertation, or publication.

Students can participate either in person, in the University Writing Studio (RBD Library 2056), or virtually, and are expected to attend all four sessions. Sessions will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on February 25, March 4, March 18, and March 25.

Please complete the WriteFest registration survey by February 23. 

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Graduate Studio

Need help staying motivated with your writing? Join our weekly drop-in Graduate Studio, a supportive space where you’ll write alongside fellow graduate students, with guidance from a research librarian and graduate writing consultant. Each session features goal setting, individual support, and an optional reflective group conversation, plus snacks and celebration of your progress. This program is open to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

The Studio runs every Tuesday from January 20 through April 21 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the University Writing Studio (RBD Library 2056). We will also offer extended hours on January 27 and February 24 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. This program is sponsored by University Writing and Auburn Libraries.

Please complete the Graduate Studio survey to register for the program.

PosterFest

Are you preparing a poster presentation for the Auburn Research Symposium or a conference? Join PosterFest, a four-session program designed to help graduate and undergraduate students prepare engaging poster presentations that effectively represent their research. Each session includes guidance on visual and oral communication, mindfulness practices to ease presentation nerves, and dedicated work time to make progress on your project.

Participants may attend in person, in the University Writing Studio (RBD Library 2056), or virtually, via Zoom. Sessions will be held February 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Students are encouraged to attend all four sessions to gain the full benefit of the program.

Please complete the PosterFest registration survey by February 3.

Graduate Writing Partners

This program pairs graduate students with a graduate writing consultant for a semester’s worth of one-on-one writing appointments. Participants will attend two hours of standing appointments each week for the entire semester. 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 by March 22 to apply for the Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 semesters.

Lit Review Lab

Are you overwhelmed by the literature review process? Whether you're preparing for a thesis, dissertation, or a research paper, this four-part workshop series is designed for graduate students who want hands-on guidance in organizing and writing effective literature reviews. You'll leave with a literature matrix, synthesized paragraphs, and a working draft - plus strategies to carry forward. Join our interactive, supportive community and transform your literature review from confusing to clear!

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.

Lit Review Lab will be offered in Summer 2026.