October 2025 FAS Faculty Writing Retreat

The Scholars as Leaders; Scholars as Learners program is offering a writing retreat on Wednesday, October 15 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM in the Exhibit/Lecture Hall at the Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium (355 Prospect Street, New Haven). Parking is available on Prospect Street, and the red shuttle line has a stop nearby at Prospect and Hillside.  You can see the shuttle map here.

This writing retreat is designed to give faculty the space and uninterrupted time to focus on their writing goals in the company of colleagues. Professors in the Practice and FAS ladder faculty at all career stages and in all disciplines are welcome to join us for all or a portion of the day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. There is limited space available, so please reserve your seat by registering below by Thursday, October 9. 

If you have questions or suggestions about the writing retreat or SAL2 programs, please email sal2.fas@yale.edu. 

Agenda (subject to change): 

Wednesday, October 15

• 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM: Light breakfast, settling in, and an opportunity to share writing goals with colleagues
• 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Uninterrupted writing time, Part I
• 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch and an opportunity to talk through writing challenges and strategies with colleagues
• 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM: Faculty choose the option that fits their immediate needs as writers:
  Option 1: Uninterrupted writing time, Part II  
  Option 2: Restorative options such as walking or reading
• 4:20 PM - 4:30 PM: Wrap up and reflect on the day

Map of the Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium: