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Nesbitt-Johnston Writing Center

History

The Writing Center is named in honor of George L. Nesbitt (1903-1985), Professor of English from 1930 to 1973, and Thomas McNaughton Johnston (1904-1986), Professor of English from 1934 to 1972. Demanding and inspiring teachers, they helped two generations of Hamilton students to write thoughtful, coherent, clear, and sometimes elegant prose. Professor Nesbitt, who chaired the Department of English from 1952 to 1968, was instrumental in establishing the English composition sequence; Professor Johnston, the principal author of Hamilton's Essentials of English Usage, was known for his own graceful style, which his best students aspired to emulate. Together they constructed the foundation for Hamilton's present reputation as an institution that teaches and values good writing.
  • Read "Work in Progress," the Alumni Review article celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Nesbitt-Johnston Writing Center.

HOURS:
Mon.-Thurs.: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Fri.: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sun.: Noon - 11 p.m.
Open additional hours for computer use.


TO SCHEDULE, CANCEL, OR INQUIRE ABOUT A WRITING CONFERENCE:
Call (315) 859-4363 or stop by the Writing Center
(K-J 152).

  • To email your draft: wcpapers@hamilton.edu
  • Drafts that are 1-6 pages long should be sent ahead of your appointment time for printing and reading.
  • Drafts longer than six pages should be submitted by 7pm the night before your appointment for printing and reading.
  • Drafts longer than 10 pages should be sent several days prior to your conference.