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
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!
Past Events
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!
