University Writing
Student Programs
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WriteFest
WriteFest is open to graduate students working on their thesis, dissertation, ePortfolio, or piece for publication. Over four sessions, participants will bring their writing projects and have dedicated time to write alongside peers in a supportive environment. Each session will offer participants two structured periods of focused writing, accompanied with discussion and learning about habits and skills that support well-being and productivity during the completion of longer projects. 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.: September 7, September 21, October 5, and October 19.
Please complete this survey by September 6 to register for the program.
Graduate Writing Partners
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 October 29 to apply for the spring semester.
Writing Groups
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 check in with their group members to share their weekly writing goals, reflect on their writing progress and challenges, and encourage each other. 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.
Please complete this survey by September 10 to register for the fall semester.
Graduate Research & Writing Studio
Would you benefit from writing in the company of other students with expert assistance on hand? If so, consider signing up for the Graduate Research and Writing Studio. This weekly writing retreat will run every Wednesday between September 6 and November 15 from 1:00 to 4:00p.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 a program sponsored by the Libraries and by University Writing.
Please complete this survey by September 5 to register for the program.
Student Opportunities
University Writing supports writing across Auburn, and we value hiring students from all disciplines and backgrounds. We are especially interested in employing students who have unique skills and experiences related to language and communication, such as students who speak multiple languages, students who identify as strong writers or strong learners, and students who have experience writing in a range of disciplines.
Graduate Program Assistants
These positions are currently filled. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year will open in January 2024 if position openings are available.
The GA position description and application directions are available in two formats:
MWC Peer Consultants
This position is currently filled. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year will open in January 2024.
The position description and application directions are available in two formats:
MWC Front Desk Representatives
Front desk representatives (FDRs) assist with daily operations and provide administrative support to the Miller Writing Center at Auburn University.
This position is currently filled. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year will open in January 2024.
The position description and application directions are available in two formats:
Undergraduate Program Assistants
This position is currently filled. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year will open in January 2024.
The position description and application directions are available in two formats:
Outstanding ePortfolio Award
The Outstanding ePortfolio Award recognizes exceptional professional ePortfolios created by Auburn University students. Faculty and staff members are invited to nominate up to two students who have created distinguished ePortfolios. Students may also nominate themselves.
Nominations will open in January 2024.
The call for nominations is available in two formats:
Sustainability Essay Award
The Outstanding Sustainability Essay Award, presented in partnership with the Academic Sustainability Program, recognizes an essay that cogently reflects on the holistic nature of sustainability and analyzes the relationship between the self and the physical environment. Submissions should be no longer than 1,000 words.
We will begin accepting submissions in January 2024.
The call for submissions is available in two formats:
