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

Workshop Schedule

Date	Workshop	Speaker
Jan 21	Research Topic 101: Research Advisor Matching Fair
Jan 28	From the Researcher's Eyes: A Student Fellow Panel
Feb 4	Charles Center Summer Research Grant Workshop *Location Change: TBD
Feb 11	WMSURE Spotlight:
Feb 18	On Campus Student Leadership Panel
Feb 25	Resume & Cover Letter Building Workshop	[[drmiles, Dr. Renard Miles II]], CDPE Executive Director  & [[clpalmer, Charlotte Peverelle]], Director of Career Access & Engagement
Mar 4	Let's Dance! *Location Change: TBD
Mar 18	Conversation with a Scholar
Mar 25	Professional Schools 101
Apr 1	Presentation 101
Apr 8	Local Histories: The Whole Truth
Apr 15	National Fellowships	[[lkusnetzky, Lara Kusnetzky]], Director of Fellowships
Apr 22	EOY Reset *Location Change: TBD	Morgan Nasir, WMSURE Graduate Assistant
Apr 29	EOY Celebration! *Location Change: VIMS