Students participating in the writing retreat

Description of the event

Schedule 

  • 9:00 a.m. : Presentation of the week's theme (sharing a tool)
  • 9:30 a.m. : Writing block (1h15 min)
  • 10:45 a.m. : Break (15 min)
  • 11:00 a.m. : Writing block (1 hour)
  • 12:00 p.m. : Conclusion of the activity

Dates of the writing circles sessions

Date Theme of the weekSession facilitator
January 21thRead&Write – Literacy Support Tool Michelle Brown (Head, Learning & Student Success) & Sarah Lawrance (Inclusion Librarian) 
February 4thEisenhower Matrix – Stress Management/Organization Tool Simone Davis (Specialist, Academic Success and Mentoring)
February 18thDigital hygiene and productivityPaul-Cezar Tanase (Technician, Learning Support)
February 26thNew - Virtual productivity session - MS TEAMS (the link will be sent by email the week of the event) (1:30-4:30 p.m.)Sidy Sow (Writing Mentor)
March 4thCreative Writing Exercise – Academic Relief Tool  Simone Davis (Specialist, Academic Success and Mentoring)
March 18thTrello - Organization and Project/Time Management Tool Andrea Lobel (Student Success Librarian)
April 1stWriting Retreat (full day)To be determined

If you have questions, please contact us at bibliolibrary@uOttawa.ca

Accessibility
If you require accommodation, please contact the event host as soon as possible.
Date and time
Jan 21, 2026 to Apr 1, 2026
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Format and location
In person
Morisset Library
Room MRT 604
Language
English, French
Audience
Graduate students
Organized by
Library
In partnership with the Academic Writing Help Centre (AWHC)