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Wednesday Workshops
Academic Enrichment & Research
Wednesdays, Blow 201, 4:30 - 6:00 PM
WMSURE’s workshop series is designed to help first-year students thrive academically and personallyas they start their academic journey. These programs create a strong foundation for success by fostering community, building research skills, and preparing students for real-world opportunities from day one.
Our First-Year Focused Workshop Curriculum
Each semester, WMSURE offers a series of themed workshops that guide students through key stages of their academic journey:
- September: Community Development & Student-Life Acclimation
- October: Academic Exploration
- November: Summer Research Grant Process
- February: Summer Research Grant Review
- March: Real-World Applications of Research
- April: Graduate & Professional Opportunities
By prioritizing first-year experiences and continuing support throughout college, WMSURE Workshops ensure students are ready for what’s next—every step of the way.
Check programming below for location changes on certain dates.
Spring 2026 Workshop Schedule
| Date | Workshop | Speaker |
| Jan 21 |
Research Topic 101: |
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| Jan 28 |
From the Researcher's Eyes: |
TBD
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| Feb 4 |
Charles Center Summer Research Grant Workshop *Location Change: Tidewater B |
[[ajbravo, Dr. Adrian Bravo]] & [[cdhowa, Dr. Chris Howard]]
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| Feb 11 |
WMSURE Spotlight: TBD |
TBD
|
| Feb 18 |
On Campus Student Leadership Panel |
TBD
|
| Feb 25 |
Resume & Cover Letter Building Workshop |
[[drmiles, Dr. Renard Miles II]], CDPE Executive Director
&
[[clpalmer, Charlotte Peverelle]], Director of Career Access & Engagement
|
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Mar 4 |
Rest & Relaxation |
Morgan Nasir, WMSURE Graduate Assistant
|
| Mar 18 |
Movement & Masterpieces *Location Change: Muscarelle |
[[saprince01, Steve Prince]], Director of Engagement
&
[[lfglen, Prof. Leah Glenn]], Professor of Dance
|
| Mar 25 |
Professional Schools 101 |
Professional School Advisors
|
| Apr 1 |
Presentation 101 |
[[tataylor01, Prof. Terrell Taylor]], Assistant Teaching Professor of Speech
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| Apr 8 |
Local Histories: |
[[aaquark, Dr. Amy Quark]], Professor of Sociology
&
Ms. Jacqueline Bridgeforth Williams,
Founder of the Village Project
|
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Apr 15 |
National Fellowships |
[[lkusnetzky, Lara Kusnetzky]], Director of Fellowships
|
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Apr 22 |
EOY Reset *Location Change: Tidewater A/B |
Morgan Nasir, WMSURE Graduate Assistant
|
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Apr 29 |
EOY Celebration! *Location Change: VIMS |
Everyone!
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Students and faculty are welcome at all of our events. Contact [[wmsureprogram]] for more information.