Upcoming Events
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10/5
CWP Leadership Council Meeting
CWP Leadership Council Meeting
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Zoom
The monthly Leadership Council meeting of the Connecticut Writing Project.
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10/12
The 3rd Mark Twain Distinguished Writer-in-Residence Program
The 3rd Mark Twain Distinguished Writer-in-Residence Program
Thursday, October 12th, 2023
06:30 PM
UCONN Bookstore, 1 Royce Circle, Storrs, CT
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10/13
Equity and Social Justice Reading Group
Equity and Social Justice Reading Group
Friday, October 13th, 2023
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Austin 217
The ESJ Reading group meets bi-weekly and is intended primarily for English majors interested in Education and Social Justice. -
10/14
Connecticut Literary Festival
Connecticut Literary Festival
Saturday, October 14th, 2023
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Real Art Ways
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10/16
Teacher-Consultant Writing Contest
Teacher-Consultant Writing Contest
Monday, October 16th, 2023
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
zoom
Deadline for submission to the CWP’s Teacher-Consultant Writing Contest for Teacher-Writer magazine. -
10/26
The Alumni Reading Series
The Alumni Reading Series
Thursday, October 26th, 2023
06:30 PM
UCONN Bookstore, 1 Royce Circle, Storrs, CT
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10/27
Equity and Social Justice Reading Group
Equity and Social Justice Reading Group
Friday, October 27th, 2023
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Austin 217
The ESJ Reading group meets bi-weekly and is intended primarily for English majors interested in Education and Social Justice. -
11/2
CWP Leadership Council Meeting
CWP Leadership Council Meeting
Thursday, November 2nd, 2023
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Zoom
Monthly meeting of the Leadership Council of the Connecticut Writing Project
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11/3
Secondary Schools Writing Center Conference
Secondary Schools Writing Center Conference
Friday, November 3rd, 2023
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Student Union
Annual Secondary Schools Writing Center Conference. -
11/3
Writers Retreat
Writers Retreat
Friday, November 3rd, 2023
04:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Trinity Retreat Center
The CWP-Storrs has been successfully providing writers retreats for teacher-writers since 1990. Our retreats offer educators the opportunity to devote time to their writing, share feedback, network, and learn from other teacher-writers.
DATES: Friday, Nov. 3rd - Sunday, Nov. 5th SCHEDULE:
● Friday night: Check-in any time after 4 p.m. Dinner at 6:00 p.m.. After-dinner free time.
● Saturday: Breakfast at 8 a.m. Independent work until lunch at noon. Optional outing or small group seminar after lunch. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Evening celebratory read-around.
● Sunday: Meals at 8 a.m. and noon. Independent work or optional outing until farewells by 2:00 p.m.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
● Private or shared (double) rooms with private bathrooms
● Meals provided, with gluten-free and vegetarian options available
● Linens and soap provided
WRITERS AND EDUCATORS OF ALL KINDS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US! Past retreats have produced all categories of writing, from poetry to academic research. Our main goal is to provide educators the much needed time and space to pursue their work.
INTERESTED? For more information contact Danielle Pieratti, CWP-Storrs Writing Programs Leader, at daniellepieratti@hotmail.com. Registration forms and fees are due by Monday, Oct. 30th.
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