May+2009

Upper Peninsula Writing Project May 2009 Newsletter

Saturday Kick-off is May 16! Come welcome the new fellows and enjoy a morning of writing. 9 am to 12 noon at __Whitman Commons__. As in the past, we'd like TCs to bring a dish for our potluck lunch.

Advanced Summer Institutes Reminder  UPWP is paying for one credit for up to 12 people in "Digital Storytelling" and 12 people in "Technology Matters."

"Technology Matters" will probably be __in June rather than August__ (date to be announced, but maybe June 22-25). The scholarships will be given to the first 12 who registered using the online form from our website [|www.upwp.net]

 "Taste of UPWP"

We are still recruiting for our first "official" partnership with MARESA at their Summer Institute. Stephen Smith and Marsha Page will lead a 4-day workshop. You should have received a copy of the MARESA flyer through school mail. The proposal in the flyer isn't a true description so please promote it as a great introduction to the full summer institute. Registration information is on NMU website.

Presenters Needed The UP Reading Association and MARESA Fall Conference are in need of presenters for the October conference. Revisit your year and share a wonderful unit with your peers. Contact Paula Diedrich pdiedrich@mapsnet.org for more information.

 August Retreat  The Summer Retreat is scheduled for Monday, August 17, 10 am until approximately 10 am Tuesday, August 18. Paul Collins and his family agreed to host us again at their property on Conway Lake near the Huron Mountain Club in Big Bay. More information will come your way soon.

Bittersweet News

As of August 2, Suzanne will be no longer our co-director. We are sad to lose her leadership but understand her decision and know that she will still continue to join us as much as she can. Jan Sabin will be taking over Suzanne's duties and Mark will continue as co-director. Suzanne will lead this summer's institute with Jan. Writing Marathon--Guest Author Too! 
 * Uma Krishnaswami** agreed to enjoy a scenic fall day of writing with the UPWP! The Writing Marathon is Saturday, October 10, from 10 am until 6 pm. Registration information will be forthcoming, but mark the date on your calendar. To learn more about Uma, visit her website at [|www.umakrishnaswami.com]