Dedicate a full or half day to quiet writing time at an ORIS Monthly Writing Retreat. These events are open to faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and UWindsor staff. All writing projects are welcome, and ORIS writing support is available for those developing research funding applications. Please bring your own laptop. Refreshments and an extension cord may be useful additions to your supplies.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

10:00 AM

Black Scholars Institute AGM

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Registration closes April 21, 2025.
Schedule: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Location: Black Scholars Institute, Lower Level CAW Student Centre
Instructors: Camisha Sibblis, Melissa Lewis
Members of the Black Scholars Institute are invited to participate in the BSI annual general meeting, followed by lunch. The afternoon has been set aside for a writing retreat in the BSI lounge, with grant writing experts on hand for consultation.

1:00 PM

Black Scholars Institute Retreat - Day 1

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Schedule: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 01:00 PM – 04:30 PM
Location: Black Scholars Institute, Lower Level CAW Student Centre
Instructors: Camisha Sibblis, Melissa Lewis, Kate Rosser-Davies, Natasha Wiebe
Members of the Black Scholars Institute are invited to enjoy some quiet writing time in the BSI Lounge.

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LOCATION: Black Scholars Institute Lounge, CAW Student Centre

AGENDA

1:00PM-1:30PM - Mitacs presentation with Joseph Santerelli (optional)
1:30PM-4:30PM - Free writing time and one-on-one consultation with your Research Coordinator

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Black Scholars Institute Retreat - Day 2

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM
Location: Black Scholars Institute, Lower Level CAW Student Centre
Instructors: Melissa Lewis, Kate Rosser-Davies, Camisha Sibblis, Natasha Wiebe
Join colleagues from the Black Scholars Institute for a workshop and day of collaboration and research writing. Experts from the Office of Research and Integrity Services will be on hand to work with you on grant proposal development

LOCATION: Black Scholars Institute Lounge, CAW Student Centre

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AGENDA

9:00AM-9:30AM - Remarks from Dr. Shanthi Johnson, Vice President Research and Innovation
9:30AM-10:30AM - Coffee and Questions Time: an open forum to discuss research grant proposals with ORIS staff and troubleshoot issues you are facing, as well as discuss research ideas with colleagues.
10:30AM-11:30AM - Tri-Agency Grant Budget Workshop
10:30AM-4:30PM - Free writing time and one-on-one consultation with your Research Coordinator

Please note lunch is not provided, but participants are encouraged to pack a lunch or visit the CAW Student Centre dining hall to pick up some food.