FREE Center Spring 2026 Writing Retreat

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Tue, April 28 - Wed, April 29, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Room 352, Research Commons, 18th Avenue Library, 3rd floor, 175 W. 18th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210

The Ohio State Center for Feminist Research, Education and Engagement (FREE Center) is pleased to announce that the Spring Writing Retreat for Graduate Students will take place April 28 and 29 at the Research Commons in the 18th Avenue Library.

Building on the success of previous retreats, the spring event offers another opportunity for graduate students engaged in feminist scholarship to advance in their academic writing. The Spring Writing Retreat provides a quiet space to work, structured writing time, light breakfast and a catered lunch, and an encouraging, motivating community. All participants should be engaged in feminist scholarship and working on academic writing projects (doctoral dissertation, master’s thesis, article/book chapter, etc.).

Registration is required, and the deadline to register is Wednesday, April 22. Limited spots are available. If you have any questions, please contact the FREE Center at free@osu.edu.

Spring Writing Retreat Schedule:

Tuesday, April 28

9:00-9:15 a.m.: Breakfast and sign-in
9:15-9:30 a.m.: Introductions and goal setting (breakfast continued)
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Focused writing
12:30-1:00 p.m.: Lunch

Wednesday, April 29

9:00-9:15 a.m.: Breakfast and sign-in
9:15-9:30 a.m.: Group check-in and goal setting (breakfast continued)
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Focused writing
12:30-1:00 p.m.: Lunch
1:00-3:30 p.m.: Focused writing
3:30-3:45 p.m.: Wrap-up and closing reflections


REGISTER HERE