The Scholarly Writing Retreat offers WashU humanities and humanistic social sciences faculty, postdocs and graduate students the opportunity to jump-start their summer writing in a motivated, supportive and collaborative atmosphere. Participants will bring their laptops and research materials to the Center for the Humanities and work intensively (but quietly!) on their individual projects in communal spaces, following a schedule of focused writing periods, lunch breaks (participants will bring their own lunch or eat at the DUC) and coffee breaks.   

Registration is full! If you missed the sign-up period and would like to participate, please contact us and we will try to squeeze you in!

Conveners

Talia Dan-Cohen
Nicholas Koziolek 

Location 

The Center for the Humanities conference room in Umrath Hall, Room 201 is home base for the retreat, but participants will spread out to an assortment of rooms and offices in Umrath Hall to work.

Dates & times 

May 14–24, 9 am–4 pm daily
Participants are not required to attend the entire duration of the retreat.

Daily schedule

9–10:30 am  — writing time
10:30–10:45 am — break
10:45 am–12 pm — writing time
12–1 pm — lunchtime 
1–2:30 pm — writing time
2:30–2:45 pm — break
2:45–4 pm — writing time

Week 1: Tuesday, May 14–Friday, May 17

Special note: Tuesday, May 14
9:15 am - Brief intro to the retreat by retreat organizers, Umrath Hall, Room 224 (Bridge conference room)
12 pm - Optional group lunch (please RSVP in your registration)

Week 2: Monday, May 20–Friday, May 24

Special note: Wednesday, May 22
12 pm - Optional group lunch (please RSVP in your registration)

What to bring

Laptop and any needed materials. The humanities center conference room will be locked every evening, so materials may be left overnight if desired. The humanities center will also supply a steady stream of snacks, drinks and coffee to fuel your writing!