School of Information Sciences Undergrad MASTER CALENDAR

The iSchool offers a number of events related to career and professional development, technology and information talks, research seminars, field trips, alumni panels, socials, and more. We also promote relevant opportunities on and around campus. 

We encourage students to also visit additional calendars and websites:

HandShake Events, Research Park, NCSA, Technology Entrepreneur Center (TEC),

The Career Center, Office of Undergraduate Research, Leadership Center, Siebel Center for Design,

Office of Technology Management, Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning,

Applied Technologies for Learning in the Arts & Sciences.

National & International Scholar's Programs, Student Wellness

iSchool Calendars: Study Abroad Hours, iSchool Events, Non-iSchool Events

BSIS ICT Sessions, Express Advising

Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026

Aug 3, 2026 - Aug 7, 2026   9:00 am - 12:00 pm  
In-person @ Main Library (Orange Room) and via Zoom
Conference/Workshop
Sponsor
Writers Workshop
Registration
https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/724856590
Contact
Kim Savage
E-Mail
wow@illinois.edu
Originating Calendar
Writers Workshop General Events

Finish your summer the "write" way! The goal of the retreat is to lay the foundation for a more positive and productive relationship to writing. During the week-long retreat, you’ll benefit by establishing a regular and sustainable writing habit, becoming more aware of your own writing processes, setting and reflecting on writing goals, and refining your revision strategies. 

Each day, you will have time to work independently on your writing as well as to participate in optional afternoon workshops about common concerns that arise during long-term writing projects, such as reconnecting with your writing, writing literature reviews, and polishing your academic prose. The morning writing time offers structure and community and is ideal for graduate students seeking to make progress, meet deadlines on long-term projects, and build a positive peer network around writing. 

The retreat does not provide feedback on writing--if you're looking to learn more and improve your writing, check out our events or make an appointment to get individualized feedback. Find more information and our Writing Group FAQs here, and learn more about our consultations and policies. The Writers Workshop will close for summer consultations on August 6. 

This event is open to current University of Illinois affiliates (students, faculty, and staff). Please register with your University of Illinois email account in advance. An online option will be available for morning writing; however, we will not offer a hybrid option for afternoon presentations. We will make presentation materials available to all registrants. One goal of this retreat is to experience a writing community, and, toward that end, we encourage participants to attend in-person if possible.

Writing and Workshop Schedule
Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm, Orange Room or online via Zoom, individual writing time
Monday-Wednesday, ~1-3pm, Topical Workshops, Main Library 106 or TBD

  • Monday, 1-3:30, Reconnecting with your writing
  • Tuesday, 1-2:30, Reading for and writing literature reviews
  • Wednesday, 1-2:30, Strategies for powerful academic prose

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