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Workshops & Events

The GSAS Writing Studio offers workshops and events for Arts and Sciences graduate students throughout the year. Studio programs cover a range of topics from making a semester plan to building community with fellow graduate students. Our full slate of Summer 2026 programming begins Monday, June 1. Check back for event details and registration throughout the semester.

On Wednesdays We Write
GSAS Writing Studio Seminar Room (321 Lehman Library), 9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 13
- Wednesday, May 27
- Wednesday, June 10
- Wednesday, June 24
- Wednesday, July 15
- Wednesday, July 29
"On Wednesdays We Write" is back for Summer 2026! Modeled after our popular Dissertation Writing Retreats, these one-day mini-retreats are designed to support thesis and dissertation writers aiming to make significant writing progress in a short, focused burst. Learn more and register here.

Make a Summer Writing Plan Workshop
- Wednesday, May 27, 1:00–2:00 pm (In-Person)
- Tuesday, June 2, 11:00 am–12:00 pm (Online)
Our popular "Make a Semester Writing Plan" workshop with a summer-friendly twist. In this workshop, writers consider the unique opportunities and challenges of writing over the summer, when the pace of life tends to differ from the academic year. Learn more and register here.

MA Thesis Remote Writing Retreat
Wednesday-Thursday, June 3–4, 10:00 am–3:00 pm (Online)
Registration deadline: Monday, June 1
Our first-ever MA Thesis Retreat! Whether just getting started or nearing the finish line of the MA thesis, this retreat is designed specifically to support GSAS thesis writers working through the summer. Learn more and register here. 

Planning for Your MA Thesis Workshop
Tuesday, June 9, 11:00 am–12:15 pm (Online)
Starting the MA thesis process? Join us for an interactive workshop that includes exercises to help refine the thesis topic, develop a compelling research question, and stay on track throughout the writing process. Learn more and register here.