Presentations Workshops & Consultations || University Writing

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Aug. 26, 2024
9:00 AM

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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.

Oct. 27, 2024
11:55 PM

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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 spring semester is October 27.

Oct. 29, 2024
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 September 3 and November 19 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.  

Nov. 05, 2024
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 September 3 and November 19 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.  

Nov. 12, 2024
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 September 3 and November 19 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.  

Nov. 19, 2024
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 September 3 and November 19 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.  

Nov. 20, 2024
9:00 AM

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Writing Effective Emails Workshop (CM100V)

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. 

Nov. 24, 2024
3:00 PM

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Miller Writing Center Closed for Thanksgiving Break

The Miller Writing Center is closed November 24 - November 29 for Thanksgiving Break. Regular hours resume November 26.

Learn more about the Miller Writing Center.

Dec. 04, 2024
9:00 AM

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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.