Since 2015, WIP has taken the lead on coordinating a series of writing-related events open to the university community. Typically, Write@UGA includes a guest speaker series and pedagogy workshops in February, and a faculty writing retreat in May.
In addition to inviting speakers and helping to plan their visits, WIP solicits event sponsors, coordinates communication for the events, and develops marketing materials.
Write@UGA 2025 Events
February 20, 2025
Workshop. Designing AI-Engaged Assignments to Teach Disciplinary Knowledge
Keynote Lecture. A Pluralistic Vision for Writing Across the Curriculum
Guest speaker: Chris Basgier, Auburn University
Write@UGA 2024 Events
February 6, 2024
Keynote Lecture. Androids, Spirits and Chatbots: Historicizing AI Writing
Workshop. Teaching Writing in the Context of AI
See details and register here.
February 2023 Events
2.9.23. Pedagogy Workshop. Writing to Learn in STEM Lectures: Assignment Design Workshop
2.22.23. Keynote Lecture. Writing-Enriched Curriculum: Faculty-Driven and Discipline-Relevant Approaches to Writing Instruction
Keynote address by Michael Caulfield: “Attention is the Scarcity: New Approaches to Information Literacy”
Pedagogy workshop by Michael Caulfield: “Building Critical Online Literacies In a Time of Information Pollution”
Pedagogy workshop by Lindsey Harding: “Weaving Writing In: Writing-Intensive Course Design Bootcamp”
Hybrid faculty writing retreat in May, hosted by Lindsey Harding and Becky Hallman Martini
Sponsors: Department of English, the Office of Research, and the Office of Faculty Affairs
Keynote Address by Asao Inoue: “What Does It Mean to Assess Writing for a Better World?”
Pedagogy Workshop by Asao Inoue: “Bravely Challenging Our White Language Supremacy in Our Assessments of Student Writing”
Virtual faculty writing retreat in May, hosted by Lindsey Harding and Elizabeth Davis
Sponsors: Franklin College, Center for Teaching and Learning, Office of Instruction, Office of Research, Office of Faculty Affairs, Office of Institutional Diversity, and Division of Academic Enhancement
Lecture by Cris Elder: “Increasing Student Success with Writing Across the Disciplines”
Panel moderated by Cris Elder: “Writing and Thriving at UGA.” This panel discussion featured the following writing experts from across campus
Writing pedagogy workshop led by Lindsey Harding: “Citation Practices: Student Struggles and Instructional (and Emotional) Support”
Sponsors: Franklin College, Center for Teaching and Learning, Office of Instruction, English department’s Ballews Lecture Fund, Office of Research, Division of Biological Sciences, First-year Writing Program, and Office of Faculty Affairs
Lecture led by Mike Palmquist: “Writing, Engagement, and Critical Thinking: Using Writing to Enhance Student Learning”
Workshop led by Mike Palmquist: “Using Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) to Engage Learners”
A Conversation about Writing Across the Curriculum, facilitated by Mike Palmquist
Writing pedagogy workshop led by Lindsey Harding: “On Commenting Well: How to Provide Effective Feedback on Student Writing”
Faculty writing retreat in May, hosted by Lindsey Harding and Elizabeth Davis
Sponsors: Franklin College, Office of the Vice President for Instruction, Office of the Vice President for Research, Center for Teaching and Learning, and Department of English
Lecture led by Christie Henry: “A Field Guide to Books and the Ecosystem of Ideas”
Workshop led by Christie Henry: “On Writing as an Essential Nutrient in the Ecosystem of Knowledge”
Faculty workshop led by Christie Henry: “In Search of Charismatic Species (and Authors): How to Write Books for General Readers”
Writing Pedagogy workshop led by Lindsey Harding: “Weaving Writing in: A Writing-Intensive Course Design Boot Camp”
Two-day faculty writing retreat: hosted by Lindsey Harding and Elizabeth Davis, sponsored by Office of Faculty Affairs and Write@UGA
Sponsors: Franklin College, Office of the Vice President for Instruction, Office of the Vice President for Research, Faculty Affairs, Center for Teaching and Learning, Department of English, and UGA Press
Lecture led by Rachel Toor: “Writing for Love, Money, and Applause (and to Snag Academic Jobs, Tenure, and Promotions)”
Faculty workshop led by Rachel Toor: “Crafting a Nonfiction Book Proposal”
Graduate student workshop led by Rachel Toor: “Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor: Workshop for Graduate Students on Revision”
Write@UGA Exhibit: an exhibit in the MLC that featured 13 writing programs and UGA-affiliated publications
Pedagogy workshop led by Lindsey Harding: “Teaching, Assigning, and Assessing Writing in Large Classes”
Pedagogy workshop led by Elizabeth Davis: “Writing in the FYO”
Sponsors: Franklin College, Office of the Vice President for Instruction, Office of the Vice President for Research, Graduate School, Center for Teaching and Learning, and Department of English
Keynote lecture by Elizabeth Wardle: “Problem Solving with Prior Knowledge: Influences, Affordances, and Constraints”
Pedagogy workshop by Elizabeth Wardle: “Teaching for Transfer: How Can We Help Students Use What They Know About Writing?”
Igniting Writing: a series of 5-minute presentations that featured 10 writing programs on campus
WriteXhibit: an exhibit in the MLC that featured 17 publications published at or by UGA faculty, staff, and students
Bi-weekly write-on-site sessions for UGA faculty and graduate students to work on their own writing projects
Sponsors: Center for Teaching and Learning, Office of the Vice President for Instruction, Office of the Vice President for Research, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication, and First-year Composition