Writing during the Silence of the Night.
Have you ever experienced 'reverse writer’s block', meaning instead of blanking out, everything in your head suddenly becomes clear and you can't get the words and ideas down fast enough? Whether you are in class or writing a major paper, academic writing is part of earning an academic degree.
The JKU would like to extend an invitation to students to attend the Long Night of Writing. Get valuable tips and advice to combat writer’s block and get your academic work done!
We can accommodate up to 150 students so be among the first to get there! It's first come, first served.
When
May 23, 2023
6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Where
Space
150 spots, advance registration not required
Each of the presentations and the USI Sport sessions are 30 minutes long.
Time | Presentation or Sport Session | Speaker/Instructor | Location |
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6.15 PM | Yoga - This session focuses on the time-tested Gyrokinesis® method, including a brief meditation session toward the end. The exercises include three-dimensional spinal movement, combined with yoga and breathing elements (pranayama) to give us energy to write and study. | Anni Taskula, self-employed dancer, Gyrokinesis® instructor, pilates and yoga | Weather permitting, the outdoor area at the Learning Center (inside of the Learning Center, if it rains) |
7.00 PM | Overcoming Writer's Block: How to move your writing forward to find the right words and finish your academic paper | Dr. Julia Zuber, Clinical and Health Psychologist / Office of Student Psychological Counseling, JKU | The "Schulungsraum" at the JKU Learning Center |
7:45 PM | FitAlign - Posture training includes stabilizing and strengthening exercises, learning breathing techniques to train respiratory muscles, a functional whole body workout, sport-specific and workplace ergonomics, relaxation exercises, and self-massage techniques to enhance physical awareness and improve fascial tissue circulation. | Andrea Seiser, FitAlign posture coach, yoga instructor, certified trauma educator, social educator, self-employed as a posture coach | Weather permitting, the outdoor area at the Learning Center (inside of the Learning Center, if it rains) |
8.30 PM | Yoga - This session focuses on the time-tested Gyrokinesis® method, including a brief meditation session toward the end. The exercises include three-dimensional spinal movement, combined with yoga and breathing elements (pranayama) to give us energy to write and study. | Anni Taskula, self-employed dancer, Gyrokinesis® instructor, pilates and yoga | Weather permitting, the outdoor area at the Learning Center (inside of the Learning Center, if it rains) |
9.15 PM | Digital Library Crash Course - An overview of the library's electronic resources and how to use them to write academic papers. | Berit Breiner, JKU Library | The "Schulungsraum" at the JKU Learning Center |
10.00 PM | Back Exercises - A strong, healthy back is essential to one's well-being. A series of targeted exercises will help strengthen and relax your back muscles, easing tension and pain. | Bettina Amon, certified dance and exercise instructor, pilates trainer, fitness and vitality coach | Weather permitting, the outdoor area at the Learning Center (inside of the Learning Center, if it rains) |
10.45 pm | Pilates - A gentle, but effective, exercise program for the entire body to strengthen deep-seated muscles in the upper body in particular, the so-called "core". The exercises support better stability and mobility, an upright posture, and a general overall sense of well-being. | Bettina Amon, certified dance and exercise instructor, pilates trainer, fitness and vitality coach | Weather permitting, the outdoor area at the Learning Center (inside of the Learning Center, if it rains) |