Fall 2019 Graduate Writing Retreat

Event Date:
October 4, 2019 – 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Location:
UNC Charlotte Center City Campus

Dates/Times of Retreat:

Friday, October 4 (1:00-6:00pm) (Plus optional early bird Dissertation and Thesis Formatting Workshop with Dr. Aura Young at 12:00 pm)

Saturday, October 5 (10:00am-4:00pm) (Plus optional early bird Writing Productivity Workshop with Dr. Lisa Russell-Pinson at 9:00 am. Dr. Lisa Russell-Pinson will also be available for one-on-one consultations, by advance appointment only, on Saturday.)

Sunday, October 6 (10:00am-4:00pm)

The Graduate Writing Retreat provides a multi-day opportunity for graduate students, faculty and staff, and members of the community who want to make progress on a large writing project. The retreat helps writers learn to write more productively by providing several crucial elements:

  • A quiet space to work
  • Structured writing time
  • Peer motivation and support
  • Writing-related resources

A non-refundable registration fee which covers costs related to supplies, food, and instruction is required. A substantial snack will be provided on Friday, lunch will be served on Saturday and Sunday, and there will be coffee throughout (of course!). Please see the three-tiered fee structure below:

$20 for all enrolled UNC Charlotte graduate students
$30 for all UNC Charlotte faculty/staff
$50 for members of the community

To register for the Fall 2019 Graduate Writing Retreat:

  1. Fill out the registration form below.
  2. Pay the registration fee using our convenient payment portal.

Contact Dr. Aura Young, Assistant Director for Professional Development and Doctoral Support, for questions.