The Writing Center

Mission

Olivet’s Writing Center exists to help all students with their writing needs. At the Writing Center we believe that all students have potential to be effective writers and communicators and that we all benefit from the help and support of others. We serve students through every stage of the writing process from ideation to publication. We also support students through every step of their academic journey, whether that be the first paper for their general education courses or their senior scholarship project.  We partner with our faculty to provide support in each subject area from one-on-one sessions to full-class and university-wide workshops. We appreciate the diversity and unique needs of each student and strive to provide resources and support for all.

Hours and Contact Information

Walk-In Hours: 
Monday & Wednesday 2:00-6:00 p.m.,
Tuesday & Thursday 6:00-10:00 p.m.,
Friday 2:00-4:30 p.m.

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For General Questions
Beth Schurman, Director
email: writingcenter@olivet.edu

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Writing Center Team

Our Writing Center Assistants have specializations in a variety of types of writing and documentation styles. Whether students are completing writing assignments for their first-year general education courses or their senior capstone project, we are here to help!

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The Writers’ Lounge

 In addition to our Writing Center, we also offer a Writers’ Lounge space on the second floor of the library where we host a variety of creative writing and author events. When the space is not being used for events, students are invited to use the space to work on their writing assignments in a comfortable and supportive environment.

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Writing Center Events

Throughout the academic year, the Writing Center hosts a number of specified sessions meant to draw larger groups of students to address common areas of concern such a writing citations correctly, using text evidence in mature and effective ways, and working to understand specific assignments like the annotated bibliography and the Exegesis.

Though focused and quiet work sessions are at the heart of the Writing Center, there are also events designed for students to have some fun. From a spooky story night complete with candy giveaways, to a hot chocolate bar with a final-exam themed Christmas wish list, to spring poetry readings, the Writing Center is destined to be a hub of academic activity accentuated with several entertaining events for students to release some stress and have some fun with words and snacks.