Writing Center workshops are interactive and designed to teach effective approaches to the writing process. They’re open to all members of the Pitzer community interested in developing further as writers, teachers, or tutors of writing.
To schedule a one-on-one consultation with a Writing Center Fellow, please use our online appointment system.
Scheduled Events
There are no more scheduled events for Spring 2023. Check-in again in Fall 2023 for more exciting Writing Center events!
Past Spring Events
Creative Writing and Community Workshop Series
When: Starting Friday April 7th, every Friday 3-4pm
Where: Mead Courtyard
New at creative writing? Love to write in your free time? Never tried creative writing in your life?
Come participate in this series of weekly workshops hosted by Pitzer Writing Fellows. Weekly topics will range from poetry to the art of translation. This is a fun space for students to work on their writing and build community. Sessions will be hosted every Friday during the month of April.
Wellness Writing Walk
When: Friday, April 28th, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Courtyard outside of the Writing Center and CAPAS
Join us for a mindful walk through the Pitzer campus and farm where we will focus on nature and surroundings. We will periodically take stops to take a moment and reflect on our environment to incorporate the 5 senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. We’ll return from our walk to the Writing Center where Boba, reflective writing prompts, and wellness giveaways will be waiting! We will also raffle off 4 30-minute massage gift certificates redeemable at Aromatique Skin & Body Care located in the Village.
This event is brought to you by PASS, the Writing Center, and the Campus Life Committee.
Long Night Against Procrastination
When: Sunday, April 23rd, 1:00-11:00pm
Where: GSC Multipurpose Room
Join us for the Long Night Against Procrastination to work on your writing assignments while Writing Fellows are on standby to help you set and achieve your anti-procrastination goals. Stop by any time to write, ask a quick 5-minute question, or meet with a Fellow for a full 50-minute session.
Snacks and refreshments are provided throughout the day, with freshly made waffles available at 3pm.
All participants are entered into a raffle for a chance to win a retro wireless keyboard, Moleskine notebooks, and more!
Storyteller’s Film, Poetry, and Arts Festival
When: Thursday, April 13th, 12:00-6:30pm
Where: The Pitzer Clocktower Lawn, McConnell Apron, and Benson Auditorium
Decolonize Your Writing
When: Friday, April 7th from 12-1 pm
Where: The Pitzer Writing Center
Join author Y-Binh Nguyen for a discussion on how to decenter colonial narratives from your writing as a means forming writing styles and strategies that exist outside of traditional writing methods. We will be learning how reframing our thinking around writing can enable us to become more connected to our writing process and help integrate intentionality into all types of writing.
About Y-Bình Nguyễn (they/she): I am a communal mythology storyteller, multi-media artist, budding agriculturalist, and avid eyeliner enthusiast. My writing focuses on eco-resistance sci-fi, transgenerational trauma & healing, critical compassion, queer coming of age love stories, diaspora hustles and bustles, and visionary fiction by way of recognizing the power of making space for past, present, and future ancestors to heal and build new worlds. I like to find the heroes in the esoteric aunties, shy siblings, and liberated queer cousins–while unearthing stories of resistance and solidarity.
Multilingual Poetry Event
When: Sunday, April 2nd at 4:00 pm
Where: Pitzer Clock Tower Lawn
Come join us for a celebration of Multilingual poetry. Bring your own poetry or come listen to others share! Look forward to mingling with writing fellows and drinking complementary boba!
Coffee Cart
Tuesday, February 21st from 9am-10am
Academic Quad (Outside the Pit Stop and Scott Hall)
Stop by for a free cp of coffee (or tea!) and learn about how the Writing Center is hiring!
The mission of the Coffee Cart: To facilitate faculty/staff/student social and intellectual interaction by creating a public gathering space.
The Coffee Cart is a place where all members of the Pitzer Community can meet for a few minutes during the academic year to share a cup of coffee/tea and a treat. Many thanks to Bon Appetit for their time setting up coffee service and for donating coffee several times in the past! Thank you to the Campus Life Committee which allocated funds to provide coffee service monthly for 2019-20 Coffee Cart events!
• The Coffee Cart Work Group originated, with the support of senior management, as a result of the College’s interest in “reinventing our residential community through facilitating faculty/staff/student social and intellectual interactions,” as stated in the April 1999 Comprehensive Planning Document.
• Coffee Cart operated for ten years, from 1999 through 2009. After many requests and support from Staff Council, Coffee Cart was revived, on a monthly basis beginning the 2014-15 year. We have a small work group to oversee the Coffee Cart and coordinate hosts.
Enhance Your Applications
Tuesday, February 21st from 11am-1pm
The Writing Center Courtyard (if weather permits)/Skandera P319 (if weather does not permit)
Join us for some Q&A and Writing Support! Drop in if you are working on: graduate school applications, jobs/internship applications, fellowships, and more!
Representatives from Career Services and the Writing Center will be ready to answer your questions and review your applications! We’ll also have delicious pastries from Porto’s Bakery & Café!
Afternoon Tea with International Programs
Thursdays, (February 16th, March 2nd, March 30th, and April 20th from 4pm-5pm
Join us for afternoon tea and collaboration! We will focus on different genres of writing including applications to internships, summer jobs, and research opportunities, as well as supporting international students with any assignments or questions they may have.
Spread the Love
Tuesday, February 14, 11am-3pm
Outside the Writing Center
Stop by the Writing Center any time between 11am-5pm to make a card to send to your friends, family, and loved ones. Supplies and candy will be available in front of the Writing Center!
MMUF Writing Personal Statements
Friday, February 10th from 12:15pm-1pm
McConnell Dining Hall
We will review winning samples and learn about the different writing styles and techniques to write a strong personal statement for MMUF.
Bring your ideas, questions, or a draft so that a Writing Fellow can assist you through the writing process in the last hour of this workshop.
The Writing Center Open House & Hiring Info Session
Thursday, February 9th from 3-5pm
Courtyard outside of the Writing Center, Mead 131
Join us for arts & crafts, snacks, and more information about how you can become a Writing Fellow next academic year!
Fall Events
Long Night Against Procrastination
Sunday, December 11th from 1pm-11pm
Gold Student Center Multi-Purpose Room
No appointment needed! Join us to work on your written assignments while Fellows are on standby to help you set and achieve your anti-procrastination goals. Stop by any time to ask a quick, 5-minute question, or meet with a Fellow for a full 50-minute session. All attendees are entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of many prizes: Moleskine journals, gel pens, stationary, Writing Center merch, and more!
Journal with us!
Friday, December 2nd from 10am-11am
Grove House Living Room
Take a well-deserved study break and join the Writing Center in the Grove House Living room for a fun and relaxing journaling exercise! We’ll have delicious snacks, journaling paper, and prompts for reflection. See you there!
Grad School Series: Application Support and Write-In
Tuesday, November 29th 11am-1pm
Broad Center 207
Come work on your graduate school applications! Career Services personnel and Writing Fellows are on standby to answer your questions and support you in the writing process. Free pizza provided!
Grad School Series: Personal Statement Workshop
Tuesday, November 8th 11am-1pm
The Writing Center Courtyard
Come work on your grad school application with support from Writing Center and Career Services staff!
Pitzer Open Mic Night
Friday, November 4th 8-11pm
The Grove House
Calling all Pitzer poets, singers, musicians, artists and students! Join us for an incredible evening with the city of Pomona’s Poet Laureate, David Judah 1, Masters of Ceremony, Treesje Powers Thomas, and DJ Ces One for an incredible night of art, poetry, music, and more.
Student performances are not required, but encouraged!
This event is hosted by Lion Like Mind State and sponsored by the Writing Center, Media Arts for Social Justice, and the Community Engagement Center.
Poetry & Pastries
Friday, October 28thth at 11am
The Writing Center Courtyard
Come explore poetry writing through reading books and magazines, and then use some prompts as a starting point for your own writing! All experience levels welcome. Free pastries will be available!
Writing in Solidarity
October 25th from 5:30-6:30pm
The Grove House Outdoor Classroom
Explore different methods of meaningful writing, from statements of solidarity, to social justice papers, to policy memos!
Writing Letters to Officials
October 21st from 11am-12pm
The Grove House Outdoor Classroom
Come get some Somecrust Bakery snacks and join us to learn about different ways to write to public officials, with an activity at the end to make change at Pitzer!
Cite Right with Kirsten Hansen
Thursday, October 6th 4pm
GSC Multipurpose Room
Boost your confidence in creating citations! Learn how to construct an APA citation, use Zotero to create citations, and more!
Round Table Discussion Workshop
Sunday, October 2nd 2-3pm
The Grove House
Come to the Grove House this Sunday and discuss strategies for effectively participating in class roundtable discussions while engaging respectfully and thoughtfully with your peers.
Grad School Series: Personal Statement Workshop
Tuesday, September 27th 11am-12pm
Broad Center 207
In collaboration with Career Services, join the Writing Center and learn how to tell your story to graduate schools. Attendees will learn how to break down the different elements of a successful personal statement, and how to weave personal anecdotes into your application materials to keep your readers hooked.
Pitzer Open Mic Night
Friday, September 16th 8-11pm
The Grove House
Calling all Pitzer poets, singers, musicians, artists and students! Join us for an incredible evening with the city of Pomona’s Poet Laureate, David Judah 1, Masters of Ceremony, Treesje Powers Thomas, and DJ Ces One for an incredible night of art, poetry, music, and more.
Student performances are not required, but encouraged!
This event is hosted by Lion Like Mind State and sponsored by the Writing Center, Media Arts for Social Justice, and the Community Engagement Center.
Grad School Series: Graduate Student Panel
Tuesday, September 13th 11am-12pm
Broad Center 207
Come join Pitzer Alumni who are currently in grad school to learn about their experience, the graduate school process and if it’s the next step for you! An advisor will also be present to answer any of your grad school questions.
Writing Center + CAPAS Open House
Wednesday, September 7th 3pm-5pm
Outside of the Writing Center and CAPAS Courtyard
Come meet the CAPAS Program Interns and Office Assistants, and the Writing Center Fellows while enjoying snacks, boba, succulent pot painting, karaoke, mindfulness boards, and more!
