Welcome!
For Fall 2026 through Winter 2027, the group will be in-person on Tuesdays, in Wilson Hall, New College, in room WI 2053 from 2-5 p.m. and online on select Fridays from 2-5 p.m.
Please Note: Wilson Hall, New College is located at 40 Willcocks Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1C6.
The CAESS Writing Group is for students in a Caribbean, African or Critical Equity and Solidarity Studies course and for students writing on subjects related to Caribbean Studies, African Studies, or Critical Equity and Solidarity Studies in any course.
Fall In Person Dates:
Tuesdays (in person, WI2053 Boardroom unless otherwise noted):
- Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
- Tuesday, September 29th, 2026
- Tuesday, October, 6th, 2026
- Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
- Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
- Pause for Reading Week October 27th
- Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
- Tuesday, November 10th, 2026
- Tuesday, November 17th, 2026
- Tuesday, November 24th, 2026
- Tuesday, December 1st, 2026
Fall Term Online (select Fridays):
- Friday, November 13th, 2026
- Friday, November 20th, 2026
- Friday, November 27th, 2026
- Friday, December 4th, 2026
- Friday, December 11th, 2026
Winter Term In Person Dates:
- Tuesday, January 26th, 2027
- Tuesday, February 2nd, 2027
- Tuesday, February 9th, 2027
- Break for Reading Week Tuesday, February 16th, 2027
- Tuesday, February 23rd, 2027
- Tuesday, March 2nd, 2027
- Tuesday, March 9th, 2027
- Tuesday, March 16th, 2027
- Tuesday, March 23rd, 2027
- Tuesday, March 30th, 2027
- Tuesday, April 6th, 2027
Winter Term Online (select Fridays):
- Friday, March 5th, 2027
- Friday, March 12th, 2027
- Friday, March 19th, 2027
- Friday, April 2nd, 2027
About
The Writing Group brings together students in Caribbean, African, and Equity and Solidarity Studies with faculty from these three programs, the writing centre, and the Ivey Library. As long as a student is taking at least one CAESS course, they are welcome to attend this group. The group meets for intensive, productive and fun afternoons in which all members work on their own current projects. Students can also consult with faculty and each other about their papers and projects. CAESS students applying to graduate or professional programs can also bring their personal statements, research statements and so on to get feedback from writing instructors, librarians, and/or faculty. Bring work from any course you are taking. Student participants have told us the group helped them in the following ways:
- Increased motivation
- Helped them get more work done and make better use of their time
- Understand how to craft an effective paper
- Focus on the various stages of the writing process
- Get invaluable feedback on personal or research statements for graduate or professional program applications
- Be able to talk about ideas and find their own voice
- Meet new people and enjoy being part of a community of writers
- Connect with professors
- Became more aware of own strengths and abilities
Participation in the Writing Group is eligible for CCR validation (https://ccr.utoronto.ca/home.htm). For further information, contact newcollege.writingcentre@utoronto.ca.
Online Zoom link for Fridays:
Coming soon!
Format
For Fall 2026 and Winter 2027, the group will be in-person on Tuesdays (WI2053) from 2-5 p.m. and online on select Fridays from 2-5 p.m. Each session provides:
- Writing and research consultations from program faculty, writing faculty, and librarians
- A chance to meet with peers to share strategies for writing, research, learning, time-management, and more
- Faculty check-in
- Coffee-break connection and collaboration!