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Paula Gooder speaks with Cindy Derrenbacker and Writing Retreat participants

Five Encouraging Writing Tips from Paula Gooder

Writing can be slow, uncertain, and sometimes difficult work. But as Gooder reminded us: it’s also generative, surprising, and full of life. Especially when you give yourself permission to start.
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Quarterly Essay

24 April | Quarterly Conversations

Quarterly Conversations brings a community together to dialogue on significant social and political issues shaping Australian society. Each conversation is informed by the latest edition of the Quarterly Essay—a journal publishing a single long-form political, intellectual or cultural opinion essay every issue. Event host Congregation of Mark the Evangelist, Uniting Church in Australia
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Laying complete on the table, is a 1000-piece puzzle of Cathedral of the Intercession of Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat

Pull up a chair. There’s a new puzzle to bring together.

Thanks to everyone who gathered around the table to piece together our latest community puzzle—especially those who braved the clear blue sky section of this 1000-piece photo (Cathedral of the Intercession of Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat, Moscow). A new puzzle has become available today: The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci—perfect for Easter…
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Drop in session

Virtual Drop-In

Got a tricky question? Stuck on your research? Or just need a quick pointer in the right direction? Library staff will be available for a virtual chat to help you access library services and assist your research. Students can always reach out to library staff for assistance during opening hours. But if online flexibility suits…
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Writing Retreat

Join a welcoming community of writers for a day of focus, momentum, and encouragement. Bring along your article, thesis, creative work or personal project. Guest Speaker Dr Paula GooderCanon ChancellorSt Paul’s Cathedral, London Schedule March Thursday, 26 9:00am 3:00pm The day’s program includes writing warm-up activities, blocks of quiet writing time and opportunities for one-on-one…
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1000 Paper Cranes for Peace this upcoming International Peace Day on 15 September 2026

1000 Paper Cranes for Peace

The Dalton McCaughey Library community is making something special in the lead-up to International Peace Day on 15 September. 1,000 paper cranes for peace. That’s an ambitious community goal, so folding has started early. Building peace is bigger than an art project; but it can start with strong communities, reflective traditions, and inspiring symbols. And…
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