Outreach

Western Writers

June 22/23-26, 2025

 

Do you love write? Love to read? Great! Learn about the craft of writing WHILE you read!

NEW this summer, Western Writers will give high schools the opportunity to spend some time on the campus of Western Illinois University with faculty of the Department of English, local writers and WIU alumni who are now teaching in the region. Participants get to eat & sleeep on-campus, are given the opportunity to visit the rec center & University Bookstore and will hopefully go home with some new friends who all love writing and reading just as much as they do! 

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Dates 

June 22/23-26, 2025

Commuters are welcome to join the residential campers for evening activities on Sunday, June 22. They are to be picked up by 8 pm and should plan to report back to camp the morning of Mon. June 23. 

Costs 

Residential: $450 (Includes housing, meals and supplies)

Commuter: $300 (Includes lunch and supplies)

Participation Criteria

Program is intended for students in grades 9- 12, who are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. 

2025 Instructors &Bios

Rebekah Buchanan, Department of English, Professor and English Education Director 

Biography 

Personal Website

Barbara Lawhorn, Department of English, Associate Professor 

Biography   

 

Registration:

Enrollment is limited to 12 students who are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Residential Cost is $450. Commuter Cost is $300. Registration can be completed online.

Refund Policy:

Full refunds will be made for cancellations made two weeks prior to the program start date. 

Accommodations:

Registrants who select the residential option when registring, will be housed at WIU's Corbin Olson Residence Hall . Housing and all meals are included in the program registration cost. 

Medical/ADA Compliance:

Students do not qualify for University health care. Parents should check family insurance policies for health and accident coverage. Western Illinois University is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Please let Study Abroad and Outreach staff know how we can accommodate any special needs students may have at least two weeks prior to the program start date.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual’s membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

Will be posted upon completion of the 2025 program! 

 

 

Bios

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Rebekah Buchanan

Professor and Director of English Education 

Learn more about Rebekah! 

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Barbara Lawhorn

Department of English, Associate Professor

Learn more about Barbara! 

 

 

Contact Us

Sally Adams
For Questions

sa-adams2@wiu.edu

Horrabin Room 8

(309) 298-1911