Faculty Writing Support Program

Show Up and Write!

Fridays, 9:30-1:30 p.m. | May 10th–August 30th | University Community Centre 37

Need some help committing to a regular writing practice? We have organized a weekly drop-in session every Friday as part of Western's new Faculty Writing Support Program for faculty members.

Come join us to write alongside supportive colleagues from across campus in a quiet, focused environment. We will hold these sessions every Friday between 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. You don't need to come every week.

Details

• We have booked a large room that seats slightly more than 50 people, so please feel welcomed to bring your colleagues along, too.
• This room isn't an especially cozy space for writing, but it does have good availability of power outlets, is centrally located, and provides room to spread out. (Note: we will not be providing refreshments; please bring your own).
• Not to worry if you can't manage the whole two hours, or can't come every week: come sporadically or regularly, as is useful to you.
• Please note that these sessions will not involve discussions about writing (although you are welcome to have these afterwards). Our plan is for each of us to spend the time on quiet, focused, solitary work in the company of our colleagues.
• No need to register: feel free to show up and write whenever you would like.

Would you benefit from a supportive day of focused writing with your colleagues to set you up to meet writing goals over the months ahead? With Research Western's support, the Faculty Writing Support Program hosts twice-annual writing retreats in early summer and mid-fall.

Details

• When: Friday, June 14th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Who: Full- and part-time faculty and post-docs at Western
• What: After brief introductions and goal-setting, the bulk of the day will be spent writing quietly alongside one another
• Brain Nourishment: Caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages, snacks, and lunch will be provided.
• Application Deadline: Friday, June 7th.

To apply: Please send an email to Emily Ansari before June 7th that describes your reasons for wanting to attend.

To make this retreat effective, we can only welcome 30 faculty members. An announcement of those selected will be sent out on June 10th.

We will accept applications from part-time faculty (including those without research appointments) and full-time faculty from all faculties and departments at Western, as well as post-doctoral researchers. We will select the final list of participants based on their reasons for wishing to attend, while also attempting to represent the diversity of our colleagues.

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