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Description of the event

Are you looking for a conducive environment for writing? The Library and the Academic Writing Support Centre invite you to a writing retreat. 

This retreat offers a quiet, structured and motivating space to make progress on your work. Whether you’re working on a term paper, a report or a research project, you’ll be able to do so in an atmosphere of concentration and camaraderie, alongside other students.

Throughout the day, writing mentors and librarians will be on hand to answer your questions and support you throughout the retreat.

Schedule

TimeActivity
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.                           Motivating coffee break: Connecting and advancing together over coffee and treats. Icebreaker activity. (45 min)
9:45  - 10:45 a.m.      Writing block (1h)
10:45 - 11:00 a.m.Break (15 min)
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Workshop offered by the Library (to be determined) -  (in English at CRX C230 & in French at CRX C220)  (1h)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Lunch break (1h)

10-minute “speed meetings” with a librarian or a writing mentor, offered during the lunch break! Ask questions, receive guidance, and learn about resources (first come, first served)

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Writing block (2h)
3:00 p.m. End of day
Accessibility
If you require accommodation, please contact the event host as soon as possible.
Date and time
Dec 2, 2026
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Format and location
In person
Learning Crossroads (CRX)
CRX C230
Language
English, French
Audience
Graduate students
Organized by
Library
In partnership with the Academic Writing Help Centre (AWHC)
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