Interested in meeting writing goals in a distraction-free setting? Whether working on a seminar paper, an article manuscript or thesis or dissertation, graduate students are invited to join others for a few hours of sustained writing in the company of colleagues across the disciplines. The Writers Workshop and Graduate College Thesis Office are sponsoring the Write-A-Thon events. The events are offered on the first Friday of each month in English Building Room 156 and the atrium from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coffee and snacks will be provided. The first Write-A-Thon will be Feb. 5.
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Engineering
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