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.

Fall 2026 Workshop Schedule

Workshop Schedule

Date	Workshop	Speaker
Aug 28	Welcome to WMSURE	Everyone!
Sept 02	Time Management 101	Dr. Cheryl Dickter & Morgan Nasir
Sept 09	Our Campus Friends	Cohen Career Center, The Center, The Counseling Center, The Advising Center, & More!
Sept 16	Active Problem Solving	Dr. Isaiah Speight
Sept 23	Ahead of the Help: Self Advocacy 101 *Location Change: Tidewater A	Prof. Terrell Taylor
Sept 30	Do it for the Well of It!	T. Davis
Oct 14	Intro to Research	WMSURE Faculty Fellows
Oct 21	Abroad Change Me!	Dean Raitt & The Reves Center
Oct 28	Crafting the Question	Dr. Michael Iyanaga
Nov 4	The Story Behind the Numbers: Exploring Large Datasets	Dr. John Parman
Nov 11	Dissecting IRB *Location Change: Tidewater A	TBD
Nov 18	TBD *Location Change: Tidewater A	TBD
Dec 2	End of Semester Celebration!	Everyone!