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Have you checked out the WSIP YouTube channel? Visit us there for tips about the writing process, guidance in specific areas, discussions about deeper issues, and recaps of our programs over the years. You'll always be able to find us there!

Breathe, Stretch, and Relax If you are rushing through the day and you feel you need to slow down and reset, try practicing some mindfulness practices (focus on breathing, stretching, s...

Don't forget to join us for some quiet, dedicated writing time on October 1, 12-2 pm (Arizona)! This will be our last writing session in the Online Writing Room, but a great way to begin the month! There's still time to join today's workshop too, if you register now at wsip.arizona.edu!

One of WSIP's first and favorite programs was the summer institute for high school students. Every summer since the early 1980s, we've brought students together to explore writing and The University of Arizona campus together. So many Tucsonan teens have been through the program, and teens from beyond Tucson too! We've highlighted recent years in this video. Let us know if you have summer institute memories!

Young Writer's Institute Over the Years The Writing Skills Improvement Program was established over 35 years ago on the University of Arizona campus. Our team is here help the UA and non-UA communi...

Our series of staff spotlights continues this week with Tammy, our incredible administrator, sharing her reflections on her time at WSIP.

These are our last few days of regular service at WSIP. Drop in to meet with one of our writing specialists, or just to check in! https://wsip.arizona.edu or [email protected]

As we approach our last week of meeting with students, we WSIP staff members are looking back on our time here and reflecting on what it has meant to us. Today, Nadia shares her thoughts on her experiences at WSIP.

We have a few more days of service, and plenty of opportunities for you to meet with one of our writing specialists! Visit our https://wsip.arizona.edu or contact us at [email protected].

WSIP regular services end on Oct 1 and WSIP closes permanently on Oct 13. Contact us with questions!

Join us today in the Online Writing Room for time to think and write!

Open to all writers.

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We're counting down the days to the closure of WSIP and drawing our services to a close. We will continue to be available for tutoring and workshops through October 1 and have limited availability to our last day of October 13. Read our last newsletter for a few updates and goodbyes.

Summer writing support, updates, opportunities Saying Goodbye There is no easy way to say goodbye. So, instead, we will say thank you. Thanks to each of you for caring enough about the nature of writing to reach out to connect with us and ask for our insights. This is not a silly or inconsequential act, especially now as developments in AI tool...

Are you worried about wordiness? Long sentences? Going over word limits? Join us on 9/22 to talk about the importance of concise language and organization in academic writing.
Pre-register at https://wsip.arizona.edu/workshops/workshops

With our closure on the horizon, we WSIP staff members are taking a moment to reflect on our experiences and to express our gratitude to those who have collaborated with us over the years. Today, Jen shares her thoughts in the first of a series of staff spotlights.