UofM graduate students working on a thesis or dissertation are invited to join us for this free, two-day event co-sponsored by the University Libraries, the Graduate School, and Writing and Communication Services at CASA. Register here>

Event Schedule:
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
1:30-2:30 p.m. - Writing and Research Appointments, Pomodoro Writing Hour
2:30-3:30 p.m. - Submitting for Dissertation, Beverly McPhail and Mocha Hunter, the Graduate School
3:30-4:30 p.m. - Recent graduate panel: Learn and ask about recent graduate dissertation and career journeys

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
1:30-2:30 p.m. - Peer discussion: Share with and learn from your peers
2:30-3:30 p.m. - Self-Editing Techniques, Refining Your Argument, Dr. Meredith Boulden, Writing and Communication Services at CASA
3:30-4:30 p.m. - Scite.ai & citation management workshop, Dr. Kenneth Haggerty and brannen varner, University Libraries

Learn more about Dissertation Writers Retreat events at memphis.edu/libraries/about/dwr>