UVA Faculty Writing Support
Tuesdays, 11:00am-1:00pm
Spring Session: February 11-May 13, 2025
Location: Virtual or In person at the UVA Center for Faculty Wellbeing and Development on the Corner at 3 Elliewood Ave, 2nd Floor
Join for any part of the session as you are able.
Registration required: register here.
Hosted by Dr. Monique Dufour, School of Medicine, and Dr. Jennie Knight, Director of the Center for Faculty Wellbeing and Development, Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost.
UVA faculty and staff are invited to write together each Tuesday from 11:00-1:00.
Your work matters. Let’s help each other:
- Achieve some focus amid stress and competing commitments.
- Dedicate time to our writing.
- Make progress on our projects.
- Learn strategies for strengthening concentration, gaining momentum, and building a
sustainable writing practice. - Work in a supportive community of fellow writers.
Session Format
Join for any part of the session as you are able.
11:00-11:05 Share what we’re working on and session goals.
11:05-11:50 Focused Writing Session
11:50-11:55 Share what we accomplished and celebrate.
11:55-12:00 Break
12:00-12:05 Set session goals.
12:05-12:50 Focused Writing Session
12:50-12:55 Quick plan for next writing session.
12:55-1:00 Share what we accomplished and celebrate.
Who can participate?
All UVA faculty and staff are welcome.
Do I need to attend the whole time, or can I drop in?
You are welcome to join us as your schedule permits. Drop in and leave as works for your schedule.
Will I get feedback on my writing?
This is a show-up-and-write writing group: we write alongside one another, but do not share work
or provide feedback.
Do I need to register separately for each Tuesday session?
No. Register only once for access to all spring UVA Writes sessions. Attend as you are able.
Questions?
Contact Dr. Monique Dufour
Monday, June 23, Tuesday, June 24, and, Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Participants are asked to commit to attending all three days.
9:30am – 4:00 pm
Location: Morven Farm
Enrollment is now full, but we encourage you to register for the waiting list, as seats do open and it helps us gauge interest for future retreats.
Facilitated by Dr. Monique Dufour, Director of Faculty Development in the School of Medicine.
Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Wellbeing and Development.
Join UVA faculty writers as we connect with our projects and learn how to build a sustainable writing practice once the retreat is over. Each day includes focused writing sessions, short workshops, and opportunities to meet one another and learn about one another’s work.
UVA faculty members of all types and ranks are welcome.