Calendar - Writing Centerhttps://calendar.gwu.edu/group/writing_center/calendarCalendar - Writing CenterThu, 15 Oct 2026 09:48:06 -040060en-usLocalistOct 22, 2026: The Julian Clement Chase Prize Tenth Anniversary Celebration and Awards Ceremony at 1957 E Street NWJoin the Julian Clement Chase Prize tenth anniversary celebration featuring Maria Arana, inaugural Literary Director of the Library of Congress, and presentations by top student winners about places across DC: Malcolm X Park drum circles, Mt. Zion cemetery in Georgetown, Ethiopian restaurants across DC over time, and the Art Therapy program created by GW students for elders with dementia at Residences at Thomas Circle.

The Chase Prizes honor Sgt. Julian Clement Chase, a Washington, D.C. native who loved this city. While serving in Afghanistan, Sgt. Chase was accepted to GWU, but he was killed in action before he could return. The Prizes recognize GW students who explore D.C. with the same intelligence and exuberance that he did.

3:30 Refreshments | 4:00 Awards Ceremony | 5pm Reception

Please visit the 2026 JCC webpage for more details!

Prize Categories:

JCC Prize for Research Writing on the District of Columbia JCC Prize for Creative Writing in WashingtonJCC Prize for Community Impact in the District of ColumbiaThe Julian Clement Chase Prizes are presented by the University Writing Program in collaboration with the Creative Writing program and the Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5306363736664038.896188-77.044206Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -04002026-10-22T15:30:00-04:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/copy-of-2025-julian-clement-chase-prize-awards-ceremonyArts & CultureCommunity ServiceLectures & SpeakersResearchFree FoodAlumniOct 22, 2026: Fall 2026 University Writing & Research Conference at Virtual and Mount Vernon CampusJoin the GW University Writing Program for the Fall 2026 University Writing & Research Conference. Former UW students will gather to share knowledge, insights and research stemming from their UW 1020 courses with the larger GW community.

The detailed Fall 2026 Conference Schedule will be released soon! Full calendar of conference events can be found on the University Writing website!

Thursday, October 22nd
Held virtually (see website for link)

Friday, October 23rd
In-person on the Mount Vernon campus in Ames B101/B109

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5399381816423538.918186-77.089209Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -04002026-10-22T18:00:00-04:00https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/fall-2026-university-writing-research-conferenceAcademicResearchOct 23, 2026: Fall 2026 University Writing & Research Conference at Virtual and Mount Vernon CampusJoin the GW University Writing Program for the Fall 2026 University Writing & Research Conference. Former UW students will gather to share knowledge, insights and research stemming from their UW 1020 courses with the larger GW community.

The detailed Fall 2026 Conference Schedule will be released soon! Full calendar of conference events can be found on the University Writing website!

Thursday, October 22nd
Held virtually (see website for link)

Friday, October 23rd
In-person on the Mount Vernon campus in Ames B101/B109

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