Writing and Research Opportunities for Faculty
Find the support that works for you!
Writing Retreats
Immersive writing experiences for faculty sponsored by the UNO Writing Center and the Center for Faculty Excellence. During fall and winter break, join colleagues for two days of focused writing on your chosen project(s) from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Peer support will be available. Breakfast and snacks will be provided on both days. Participants may bring their own lunch (microwave and fridge are available).
Fall Writing Retreat 2026 - Registration link coming soon!
- Retreat Starts: Monday, October 19, 2026
- Retreat Ends: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Winter Writing Retreat 2027 - Registration link coming soon!
- Retreat Starts: Thursday, January 7, 2027
- Retreat Ends: Friday, January 8, 2027
"It was amazing! I loved the goal setting and the encouragement we gave one another. I also liked the opportunity to review other works and for colleagues offering to review mine." - a past participant
10-Day Writing Challenges
Asynchronous virtual writing challenges. For each day (M-F), record a writing goal, devote an hour (of your choosing) to work toward that goal, and log a brief progress update. Open to full- and part-time faculty, staff, and graduate students. Participants receive writing motivators and can schedule time with a writing consultant.
Fall 2026 10-Day Writing Challenge - Registration link coming soon!
- Registration Ends: Wednesday October 21, 2026
- Challenge Starts: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Challenge Ends: Friday, November 6, 2026
Spring 2027 10-Day Writing Challenge - Registration link coming soon!
- Registration Ends: Friday, January 29, 2027
- Challenge Starts: Monday, February 1, 2027
- Challenge Ends: Friday, February 12, 2027
Spring Writing Sprint
An immersive writing experience for faculty sponsored by the UNO Writing Center and the Center for Faculty Excellence. During spring break, join colleagues for three days of focused writing on your chosen project(s) from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Peer support will be available. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.
Spring Writing Sprint 2027 - Registration link coming soon!
- Event Starts: Wednesday, March 17, 2027
- Event Ends: Friday, March 19, 2027
Camp Completion
Conclude the academic year by completing one or more of your writing projects during a five-day immersive writing experience held the week following commencement. Breakfast and lunch will be served on three in-person days with Zoom check-ins on two virtual days.
Camp Completion 2026 - Registration closed
- Event Starts: Monday, May 18, 2026
- Event Ends: Friday, May 22, 2026
Writing Accountability Groups (WAGs)
Join a small group of colleagues who will help you stay focused on writing goals, provide feedback, and offer moral support. Form a group or request to be matched to a group. Full-time faculty may earn professional development funds for participating.
If you are interested in joining an active group, please see the Communities of Practice page.