WAGS Wednesdays

WAGS Wednesdays are informal, late-afternoon gatherings where WAGS members come together to explore pressing issues in graduate education. These sessions highlight the unique challenges our members encounter and foster collaborative discussions, allowing colleagues to share insights, strategies, and potential solutions.

The meets are virtual and can be attended by accessing https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/81980676267 during scheduled meeting times. If you would like to register to receive email reminders of specific topics please sign up at https://futurevandals.uidaho.edu/portal/gr_wags_events_2025.

WAGS Wednesdays 2025-26

Wednesdays 2-3pm MST (1-2 PST)

Month/DateInstitutionTopic
October 1Jerry McMurtry
Polly Tohaneanu
University of Idaho
Graduate Admissions: Strategies for growing your applicant pool
October 22Carrie Robinson
Arizona State University
Using an AI chatbot for thesis/dissertation formatting
November 19Toby McChesney
Santa Clara University
Launching an MS degree in AI
January 21Monica Hinds (?)
Oregon Health Sciences University

Tracy Love
San Diego State University
Graduate Admissions: Navigating international admissions/enrollment
February 18Monica Hinds
Oregon Health Sciences University

Jeri Lyons
University of Northern Colorado
Mentorship Academy
April 22Jeremy Davis
University of Washington
Graduate Development – a la Penn State Grad College 20M gift