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.
Weekly Events
Affinity Group Drop-In Hours
Come drop by every in your affinity space to get one-on-one help on anything writing related from a fellow belonging to your affinity group!
Writing Wagon
Stop by the Pit Stop most Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:00-12:30 for quick writing questions, short consultations, and delicious snacks! Look out for an email from us on the day of for location changes!
Scheduled Events
Afternoon Tea
When: March 21st and April 11th from 4-5pm
Where: Writing Center Courtyard
Calling all international students! Join the Writing Center and representatives from the Pitzer International Programs to talk through your class assignments, summer internships and opportunities, and learn about other Pitzer resources available to support you!
International Author Talk: Tom Lin
When: April 9th from 11:00am-12:30pm
Where: Benson Auditorium
Join graduate of Pomona College and the author of award winning novel The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu, Tom Lin, for a moderated discussion about the novel.
Past Events
Radically Imagining Our Futures With Nick Daily
When: March 4th from 12:00-1:30pm
Where: Broad Hall 214
Join LGBTQ+ consultant and activist Nick Daily for a transformative discussion about ourselves and our place in the world!
Pitzer Open Mic
When: March 6th from 7-9pm
Where: The Grove House
All singers, poets, musicians, and storytellers, join the Writing Center, the class of Black People in the Inland Empire and the CEC for an open mic night at the Grove House!
Spread the Love Valentines Day Celebration!
When: Wednesday February 14th between 9am-5pm
Where: Inside The Writing Center
Stop by the Writing Center all day on Valentine’s Day, this Wednesday, to make a valentine and grab some candy!
Mellon Mays Fellowship Writing Workshop
When: January 29th, 12:00-1:30pm
Where: Pomona College Smith Campus Center 148
Join the Pitzer and Pomona Writing Center Directors for a lunch workshop about personal statements for the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship.
Fall 2023
Past Events
Long Night Against Procrastination (NAP)
When: Sunday December 3rd from 1pm-11pm
Where: The GSC Multipurpose Room
Join the writing fellows for supported work time to fight against procrastination in our last stretch of the semester! Fellows will be hosting full 50-minute drop-in sessions and will be available to answer any writing related questions! Snacks will be provided all day and breakfast for dinner will be offered from 8-10pm!
Co-Working Time with Writing Fellows Series
When: December 3rd from 7-9pm
Where: The Grove House
Join writing fellows at the Grove House for supported co-working time on homework assignments, thesis work, and anything else you’re working on!
Graduate School Prep Series
When: October 24th, November 6th, November 13th
Where: The Writing Center
Join the Writing Center and Career Services Office Graduate School Prep Series and prepare yourself for graduate school! Snacks will be provided at the second and third events, including some crust pastries and pizza! Scan the QR code for more information on times and locations!
Senior Thesis Series: Write-in
When: October 27th from 10am-12pm
Where: The Writing Center
For seniors: Join other seniors in writing your thesis and seek support from writing fellows on generating ideas, establishing a structure, and making a thesis timeline plan!
International Afternoon Tea
When: October 19 from 4-5pm, November 2 from 4-5pm, November 16 from 4-5pm, November 30 from 4-5pm
Where: Writing Center Courtyard
For International Students: Join the International Program and the Writing Center to talk through different forms of writing and get feedback on assignments!
CASA & Writing Center Open House
When: October 10th – 10am-12pm
Where: The Writing Center Courtyard
Join the Writing Center and CASA to learn about accessible services, paint mugs, and drink boba!
Writing for Wellness Event
When: October 10th – 12pm-1:00pm
Where: The Writing Center Courtyard
Join the Writing Center and PASS (Pitzer Academic Support Services) to learn how to embed wellness and mindfulness practices into your writing!
Creative Writing and Community Workshop Series
When: Oct 6th from 10-11am
Where: The Grove House
Join the Writing Center to workshop creative writing stories, answer creative prompts, and hone your creative writing skills! Some Crust Pastries are provided!
Cite Right Workshop
When: Friday October 6th from 11am-12pm
Where: Broad Hall 214
Join the 5c library’s teaching and outreach librarian, Alex Odicino, for a workshop on citation styles, their uses, and the main differences between common citations styles you will use in college writing!
Zotero Research Workshop
When: Friday September 29th from 11am-12pm
Where: Broad Hall 214
Join the collaboration event between the Writing Center and the library on using Zotero for research! Learn how to format online literature reviews and annotated bibliographies, and elevate your citation skills!
RSVP for this event: https://forms.gle/hWpVG5ryu5L58V2M7
Watson Fellowship Writing Workshop
When: Sunday, August 27th 11:30am-5pm (lunch provided)
Where: Broad Hall, 214
First and second semester seniors are eligible to apply for the T.J. Watson Fellowship, awarded for a post-graduate year of purposeful, independent exploration. If you are interested in applying for a Watson Fellowship in Fall 2023, plan to attend the workshop run by Prof. Carina Johnson (Pitzer’s Watson advisor) and Stephanie Liu-Rojas (Writing Center Director).
The workshop focuses on techniques for developing a strong application, including sessions on writing the fellowship proposal and the personal statement.
Sign up for the workshop by emailing Suzan Greene, Administrator of the Office of Fellowships: [email protected]. An accurate attendance count will help avoid wasting food, so please sign up by August 21 if possible.
Writing Center and CAPAS Open House
When: Wednesday, September 6th from 3-5pm
Where: Mead Courtyard (outside of the Writing Center, CAPAS, and Communications)
Join us to learn more about the Writing Center and CAPAS while enjoying Boba, popsicles, succulent pot painting, rock painting, and more!
