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Dissertation Writers’ Retreat
Apr. 29, 2016—June 6-10, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Writing Studio, the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School, and the Graduate Development Network The Writing Studio’s dissertation writers’ retreats are meant to provide dissertating graduate students with loosely-structured time to work individually in a quiet, collegial atmosphere. We couple ample writing...
2016 MORGAN AWARD WINNERS!
Apr. 26, 2016—Congratulations to the winners of the 2016 Henrietta Hickman Morgan Memorial Award for First-Year Writers! Thanks, too, to all who submitted their work for consideration. This year the Morgan Award committee reviewed over 85 submissions and nearly 500 pages of writing by Vanderbilt’s first-year students. Learn more about the annual Morgan Award competition here.
The 2016 Writing Studio Colloquium on Writing Pedagogy (Three Events)
Apr. 6, 2016—Please join the Writing Studio for three workshops for instructors teaching writing-intensive courses across the curriculum led by job candidates for the position of Writing Studio Assistant Director. Colloquium Event #1: A Workshop with Lisa Chinn Mellon Graduate Teaching Fellow at Dillard University, PhD in English from Emory University, (expected May 2016) Friday, April 15,...
Undergraduate Writing Symposium 2016
Mar. 29, 2016— Click here to view and download the 2016 Undergraduate Writing Symposium program On Sunday afternoon, April 3rd, 2016, Vanderbilt will host its eighth annual Undergraduate Writing Symposium, a forum for excellent undergraduate writing of all kinds. In addition to essays, the Symposium will feature the great diversity of writing projects...
First-Year Writers: Submit your work for the Henrietta Morgan Memorial Award!
Mar. 17, 2016—Each year the Writing Studio conducts the competition for the Henrietta Morgan Memorial Award for first-year writers. Established by William Morgan in memory of his wife, the award goes to the first-year student who submits the best sample of original writing. The winning student’s name will appear in the commencement program. In spring 2016, the deadline...
Dinner and a Draft with Carolyn Heinrich
Mar. 8, 2016—Thursday, March 17, 6:30 p.m. The Writing Studio (1801 Edgehill Ave., Suite 112) Get a great dinner. Get a new perspective on writing. Get to know a professor in a fun, informal setting. What are you waiting for? Join us for “Dinner and a Draft,” coming up on Thursday, March 17, from 6:30-8:00, at the...
Spring Break Dissertation Writers' Mini-Retreat (application deadline: Feb. 19)
Feb. 8, 2016—College of Arts and Science Dissertation Writers’ Mini-Retreat March 7-8, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by College of Arts and Science Dean’s Office Over the first two days of Spring Break, the Vanderbilt Writing Studio will be hosting a Dissertation Writers’ Mini-Retreat. It will provide dissertating graduate students in the College of Arts...
Dinner and a Draft with William Luis
Feb. 3, 2016—February 16, 2016 6:30-8:00 pm, Dean of the Ingram Commons Residence Get a great dinner. Get a new perspective on writing. Get to know a professor in a fun, informal setting. Those are three reasons you should attend “Dinner and a Draft,” coming up on Tuesday, February 16, from 6:30-8:00, at the Dean of the...
Writing Studio closed Friday, Jan. 22, due to inclement weather
Jan. 22, 2016—Please be aware that the Writing Studio will be closed today, Friday, January 22, due to the inclement weather. Our announcement follows the university’s decision to cancel all undergraduate, graduate and professional school classes at Vanderbilt today. Stay safe and warm, everyone!
Now seeking Undergraduate Writing Consultants for 2016-2017!
Jan. 5, 2016—In January 2016, the Writing Studio will begin its hiring process for 2016-2017 Undergraduate Writing Consultant positions. Undergraduate Consultants earn $10.00 per hour. All Vanderbilt undergraduates with an overall GPA of 3.5 or better are welcome to apply. Application Deadline: Friday, February 12, 2016 Click here for full application instructions. FIND OUT MORE! JOIN US...