The CUE Writing Retreat supports scholars, educators, and writers (broadly conceived) who may be working on academic manuscripts, book proposals, blogs, op-eds, syllabi, essays, journals, conference paper feedback and editing, screenplays, and other scripts. Dr. Richard D. Benson II, Associate Director of CUE, will host and coordinate activities for the duration of the retreat.

One aim of the retreat is engaging the unique challenges of Black and Brown faculty in higher education with specific insight on new directions and opportunities in academic publishing, writing, and publishing about pedagogy, publishing community-based work, and other publishing strategies.

Retreat participants will attend workshops and, most importantly, have structured uninterrupted writing time to work on their respective projects. In addition, participants will engage in wellness activities, including dedicated time for yoga or meditation, discussions about work-life balance, and strategies for sustainable writing practices.

In-person participation is full, but we invite you to participate virtually by registering here. 

Virtual Workshops:

Research & Writing: An Approach — Facilitated by Dr. Gerald Horne
Monday, March 27 | 10 - 11:15 a.m. EST
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Writing as a Human Against the Human Project: An Invitation to Worst Practices — Facilitated by Dr. Sabina Vaught
Wednesday, March 29 | 10 - 11:15 a.m. EST
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Optional reading: A portion of Dr. Vaught’s workshop will be based on her recently published manuscript, The School—Prison Trust. Click here to access online.