“Spurring” you on to success
At the Haworth College of Business, our goal is not just to help you earn your degree, but to ensure that you graduate with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to navigate your career successfully. We are committed to preparing you to face challenges head-on and excel in your professional journey.
The SPuRS program is developed to help you meet the career competencies set by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. This means that you will have a headstart on knowing what employers are looking for and being able to exceed their expectations of recent college graduates.
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By far, Student Professional Readiness Series (SPuRS) Director Danielle Field has been the biggest help for my sense of belonging at WMU Haworth. She has been a key supporter both academically and professionally. It has made my transition into college easier knowing I have a great connection that is willing to help me.
Events
Zhang Career Center: Resume ReVamp!
Date:
Sep. 2 — 8 a.m.
Location:
3020 Schneider Hall (Zhang Career Center)
This is an ongoing opportunity through the Fall 2026 semester for business students to receive feedback and written recommendations for improvement on their resumes. Drop off your printed resume at…
Sanford Center Workshop: Budgeting for Real Life
Date:
Wednesday, Sep. 9 — 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sep. 10 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sep. 10 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
3455 Schneider Hall (Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness)
Learn how to build a realistic spending plan that works with the unpredictability of college life. This workshop covers budgeting methods, tracking expenses, managing irregular income, handling…
SPuRS Workshop: Who You Are Matters!
Date:
Sep. 22
Time:
12 to 2 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
Spark meaningful conversation about what's next! Spend some time talking about what really matters and enjoy deeper conversations with your friends and colleagues. Who You Are Matters! is more than…
Zhang Career Center: Major Insights (Tuesday Group)
Date:
Tuesday, Sep. 22 — 3 to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Sep. 29 — 3 to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 6 — 3 to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Sep. 29 — 3 to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 6 — 3 to 5 p.m.
Location:
3150 Schneider Hall
Major Insights is geared to first-year and transfer students who are undecided on their chosen business major. The program consists of 90-minute, hands-on sessions on three consecutive Tuesday…
Communication Center Workshop: Communicating Across Screens—Adapting to Remote Corporate Life
Date:
Sep. 23
Time:
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
3350 Schneider Hall
Your camera is on—are you ready? In today's job market, virtual communication is non-negotiable, and how you show up on screen can make or break an interview. This hands-on workshop will transform…
Sanford Center Workshop: Credit Scores, Credit Cards and Debt Management
Date:
Wednesday, Sep. 23 — 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sep. 24 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sep. 24 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
3455 Schneider Hall (Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness)
Understanding credit is essential for future financial success. This workshop explains how credit scores are calculated, how credit reports impact major financial decisions and how to use credit…
Zhang Career Center: Resume Critique Day
Date:
Sep. 25
Time:
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location:
3020 Schneider Hall (Zhang Career Center)
This is a great opportunity to have your resume reviewed before attending a career fair! Either in-person at the Zhang Career Center or virtually from home, spend 20 minutes with an industry…
Starting Gate Speaker Series: From WMU Student to Company President
Date:
Sep. 28
Time:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
Starting Gate is a year-long student business accelerator program that gives WMU students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. Each week, a speaker will address a new topic…
Zhang Career Center: Career Fair Prep
Date:
Sep. 29
Time:
4 to 5 p.m.
Location:
1245 Schneider Hall
Join staff from the Zhang Career Center to hear helpful tips and tricks for achieving success at career fairs. Topics to be covered include preparing for the fair, how to register and navigate fairs,…
FRAME™ Workshop: Asking Good Interview Questions
Date:
Wednesday, Sep. 30 — 12 to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 13 — 12 to 2 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 12 — 10 a.m. to noon
Tuesday, Oct. 13 — 12 to 2 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 12 — 10 a.m. to noon
Location:
3150 Schneider Hall
Join this 2-hour, interactive workshop to learn more about the college's FRAME™ methodology—asking good questions—and apply it to preparing career values-based questions for an upcoming interview…
Zhang Career Center: Practice Interview Day
Date:
Oct. 2
Time:
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location:
3020 Schneider Hall (Zhang Career Center)
This is a great opportunity to practice your interviewing skills before attending a career fair and landing a professional interview. Either in-person at the Zhang Career Center or virtually from…
SPuRS Workshop: Bring Your "A-Game" to Work
Date:
Oct. 2
Time:
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location:
1220 Schneider Hall
Learn to define, discuss, practice and apply the seven behaviors of work ethic—attitude, ambition, attendance, accountability, appreciation, appearance and acceptance.
Career Night: Sales, Marketing and Food Marketing
Date:
Oct. 5
Time:
4 to 7 p.m.
Location:
Fetzer Center
Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with employers actively recruiting for internships and full-time positions in sales, marketing and food marketing.
Starting Gate Speaker Series: From Concept to Commercialization—The Birth of Volleynet
Date:
Oct. 5
Time:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
Starting Gate is a year-long student business accelerator program that gives WMU students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. Each week, a speaker will address a new topic…
Sanford Center Workshop: Roommates and Money—Managing Shared Expenses Without the Drama
Date:
Wednesday, Oct. 7 — 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
3455 Schneider Hall (Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness)
Living with roommates can reduce costs and build community, but it can also create financial stress when expectations and responsibilities are unclear. This workshop helps students develop practical…
Career Night: Supply Chain
Date:
Oct. 7
Time:
4 to 7 p.m.
Location:
Fetzer Center
Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with employers actively recruiting for internships and full-time positions in supply chain or related fields.
Business Career Day
Date:
Oct. 8
Time:
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location:
Fetzer Center
Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with employers actively recruiting for internships and full-time positions in any business field.
Zhang Career Center: Major Insights (Monday Group)
Date:
Monday, Oct. 12 — 3 to 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 19 — 3 to 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 26 — 3 to 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 19 — 3 to 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 26 — 3 to 5 p.m.
Location:
3150 Schneider Hall
Major Insights is geared to first-year and transfer students who are undecided on their chosen business major. The program consists of 90-minute, hands-on sessions on three consecutive Monday…
Starting Gate Speaker Series: Commercial Lending in the Current Economic Environment
Date:
Oct. 12
Time:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
Starting Gate is a year-long student business accelerator program that gives WMU students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. Each week, a speaker will address a new topic…
Communication Center Workshop: Salary Negotiation Strategies
Date:
Tuesday, Oct. 13 — 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 4 — 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 4 — 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
3445 Schneider Hall (Communication Center)
Do you want to learn how to determine your worth in the workplace before accepting a job? This workshop will help you develop strategies for negotiating for more than your salary. It will teach you…
FRAME™ Workshop: Advocacy in the Workplace
Date:
Oct. 15
Time:
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Location:
1220 Schneider Hall
As you prepare to step into the professional world, understanding how to advocate for your own career development is crucial. Join us for an empowering workshop hosted by a Western Michigan…
Financial Planning Speaker Series: Gasaway Investment Advisors, Inc.
Date:
Oct. 15
Time:
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
3455 Schneider Hall (Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness)
Chase Imberger is a financial advisor, assisting with financial planning, investing and taking care of client needs. Imberger will share his experiences and expertise in the financial planning…
Starting Gate Speaker Series: So, You Want to Own a Business? From the Owner's Viewpoint
Date:
Oct. 19
Time:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
Starting Gate is a year-long student business accelerator program that gives WMU students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. Each week, a speaker will address a new topic…
Starting Gate Speaker Series: Providing Leadership Within Your Organization
Date:
Oct. 26
Time:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
Starting Gate is a year-long student business accelerator program that gives WMU students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. Each week, a speaker will address a new topic…
Sanford Center Workshop: Why Smart People Make Bad Money Decisions
Date:
Wednesday, Oct. 28 — 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 29 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 29 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
3455 Schneider Hall (Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness)
Participants will apply behavioral finance principles to real-world consumer situations, identify their own financial decision-making tendencies and develop practical strategies to make more…
Starting Gate Speaker Series: Finding a Business Niche to Exploit
Date:
Nov. 2
Time:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
Starting Gate is a year-long student business accelerator program that gives WMU students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. Each week, a speaker will address a new topic…
Zhang Career Center: Internship Prep for Accounting Students
Date:
Nov. 3
Time:
12:30 to 2 p.m.
Location:
1340 Schneider Hall
Standard deduction? No way—stand out this winter in your internship! This event will prepare you for your internship by detailing how you can stand out as an accountancy intern and build your career…
Sanford Center Workshop: Investing Basics for Beginners
Date:
Wednesday, Nov. 4 — 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 5 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 5 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
3455 Schneider Hall (Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness)
Investing does not require wealth or advanced financial knowledge to get started. This beginner-friendly workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of investing, including stocks, bonds, ETFs,…
Starting Gate Speaker Series: Legal Considerations Within a Startup Venture
Date:
Nov. 9
Time:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
Starting Gate is a year-long student business accelerator program that gives WMU students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. Each week, a speaker will address a new topic…
Zhang Career Center: Major Match-Up
Date:
Nov. 11
Time:
4 to 5 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
Major Match-Up is a one evening event for all students wishing to explore Haworth College of Business majors. A student could explore all of the majors with knowledgeable and engaged B.B.A. students…
Financial Planning Speaker Series: LVM Capital
Date:
Nov. 12
Time:
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
3455 Schneider Hall (Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness)
Charles Prudhomme is a financial advisor and compliance officer for LVM Capital. He is also in charge of their internship program. Prudhomme will share his expertise in the area of regulatory…
Starting Gate Info Session: Launching of Student-Made Store
Date:
Nov. 16
Time:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
Join us for an info session and have questions answered by the director of Starting Gate! Starting Gate is a year-long student business accelerator program that gives students rich and valuable…
Communication Center Workshop: Elevating Your Presentations
Date:
Nov. 17
Time:
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
3445 Schneider Hall (Communication Center)
Your slides speak before you do—make sure they're saying the right thing. In this hands-on workshop, seniors and business majors will master animations, transitions and professional graphics in Canva…
Sanford Center Workshop: Paychecks, Taxes and Benefits 101
Date:
Wednesday, Nov. 18 — 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 19 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 19 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
3455 Schneider Hall (Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness)
Many students enter the workforce without understanding how to read a paycheck or evaluate employee benefits. This workshop explains payroll deductions, taxes, W-4 forms, common tax documents and the…
Starting Gate Speaker Series: Getting Unstuck!
Date:
Nov. 23
Time:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
Starting Gate is a year-long student business accelerator program that gives WMU students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. Each week, a speaker will address a new topic…
Escape Room: The Haunting of Haworth Hall
Date:
Monday, Dec. 7 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 8 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 10 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 11 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 8 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 10 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 11 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
3020 Schneider Hall (Zhang Career Center)
For decades, the Haworth College of Business has hidden the truth about a failed paranormal experience conducted beneath the building in the 1980’s. During finals week, the containment system begins…
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