Dissertation writing circles are small groups dedicated to providing community and promoting self-efficacy and well-being for dissertation/thesis writers of all disciplines. Groups will hold one dedicated writing hour per week, hosted by a professional writing consultant, and will provide a community space for members to set goals and work on their writing. Members will also receive a weekly email with information and resources on productivity, wellness, and writing process, specifically for dissertation writers.
Publication writing circles are small groups dedicated to providing a supportive and productive space for faculty and graduate students to make progress on manuscripts, book chapters, and/or monographs for publication. Groups will hold one dedicated writing hour per week, hosted by a professional writing consultant, and will provide a community space for members to set goals and work on their writing. Members will also receive a weekly email with information and resources on productivity, writing process, and publication strategies.
Funding writing circles are small groups dedicated to providing a supportive and productive space for faculty and graduate students to make progress on intramural and extramural funding proposals. Groups will hold one dedicated writing hour per week, hosted by a professional writing consultant, and will provide a community space for members to set goals and work on their writing. Members will also receive a weekly email with information and resources on productivity, writing process, and strategies for writing successful grant and funding proposals.
June 5th - July 31 (Mondays) 4p-5p
DA (Student Center, HS Campus) 2001
The CWE Speaking Circle is a safe, fun place for English Language Learners to practice their English skills. Come any week to learn common English phrases and practice in a group setting. The group meets in-person at the Student Center (DA-2001) from 4-5p.
Since medical and dental schools use a common application process, figuring out how to structure your personal statement and what content to include can be tricky. You only get one chance to impress all of the schools to which you will apply. Most applicants will have similar credentials and the statement is one of the only places you get to put a personal touch on your application. At this writing retreat, you'll learn some basic do's and don'ts for writing a strong personal statement that will make you stand out among your peers. You'll also learn tips for brainstorming, drafting, and revising.
The retreat will begin with an hour-long presentation on writing strong personal statements for medical/dental programs. Attendees will then set S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-based) goals for the day. The remainder of the time will be dedicated to writing in a communal setting. Time will be broken up into "poms" (short for "pomodoro") so that writers get brief breaks throughout the day. Professional and graduate writing consultants will facilitate the retreat and will be available to answer questions and consult with writers one-on-one in break-out rooms as needed.
Come to this retreat at any stage in your drafting process and leave with significant progress made!
Register for our Writing Retreat: Personal Statement for Medical/Dental School