Three-day writing retreat for graduate students
Sept. 30, 2025
The UAF Graduate School is organizing a three-day writing retreat specifically for Ph.D. and master's students.
This retreat is aimed at students who have completed their coursework and are currently engaged in dissertation or thesis writing; however, students working on other academic writing projects are also welcome to attend.
The retreat will feature:
- Dedicated Writing Sessions: Enjoy focused writing time with structured support, ensuring you make significant progress on your thesis, dissertation, or research paper.
- Expert Talks: Learn academic writing strategies like the art of outlining, overcoming writer's block, responsible use of AI in research writing, refining your drafts, and much more!
- Interactive Workshops: Participate in goal-setting sessions, peer review activities, and strategies for establishing sustainable writing practices.
- Collaborative Community: Connect with fellow graduate students, share insights, and build lasting professional relationships in well-coordinated break-out rooms.
Event details:
- Dates: Nov. 5-7, 2025
- Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
- Location: Student Success Center, Rasmuson Library
- Format: In-person with a concurrent remote option
Space is limited to 20 in-person participants, so prompt registration is encouraged.
For further information or clarification, please contact Victoria Oyewola, graduate writing support professional, at yvoyewola@alaska.edu.