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Protected Writing Time
Protected Writing Time is back for the Fall 2026 semester and we're looking forward to providing a supportive, structured environment for scholarly writing. Faculty and staff are invited to use Protected Writing Time to focus on research, manuscript development, grant proposals, or other scholarly activities - whatever your research and creative activity agenda requires.
Benefits:
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- A quiet place on campus away from day-to-day distractions
- Snacks, water, a printer, and writing materials are provided
- ORIED staff are nearby to answer questions and provide assistance
Fall 2026 Protected Writing Time
Sessions will be held in the ORIED Conference Room on the 2nd floor, South side of the Library, room 2520D.
Protected Writing Time attendees do not need a key to enter this room. If the Conference Room is locked, just come to the adjacent ORIED door, and we will let you in.
The room will be maintained and stocked with supplies, and if attendees require assistance, ORIED staff will be available in the adjacent suite.
The room will be available beginning Tuesday, September 15th from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., and will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week at the same time. Note: ORIED may occasionally need to use the Conference Room for meetings; we will do our best to schedule around the protected writing time hours, but that may not always be possible.