Calendar of SPuRS-Approved Events
Spring 2023
"*" Activity requires pre-registration or RSVP in ExperienceWMU
(F) - Foundational Level Activity (A) - Advanced Level Activity
Date | Event | Location | Time | SPuRS Credit |
01/13/23 | *Entrepreneurship Forum: Idris Rashid, owner of several local Chick-Fil-A franchises | 2150 SCHN | 8-9 a.m. | Professional Insight (F) |
01/13/23 | WebEx (link in ExperienceWMU) | 12:30-2 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (A) | |
01/18/23 | Sanford Center (3455 SCHN) | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (F) | |
01/19/23 | Sanford Center (3455 SCHN) | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (F) | |
01/19/23 | *Financial Planning Speaker Series: Jessica Fitzgerald, agency owner, State Farm | Sanford Center (3455 SCHN) | 3:30-5 p.m. | Professional Insight (F) |
01/23/23 | (drop off service through the spring semester) | 3020 SCHN | All day (various times) | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (F) |
01/23/23 | 2150 SCHN | 5-6 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (A) | |
01/23/23 02/06/23 02/13/23 | (students must participate in all three sessions of this program to be eligible for the two SPuRS credits) | 1360 SCHN | 3:30-5 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (F) Professional Insight (F) |
01/24/23 | 2150 SCHN | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Professional Insight (F) | |
01/25/23 | 3445 SCHN | 2-3 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (A) | |
01/27/23 | Zhang Career Center (3020 SCHN) | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Professional Insight (A) | |
01/27/23 | Virtual event (link will be provided by the employer before the event) | 10-11:30 a.m. | Professional Insight (F) | |
01/27/23 | Virtual event (link will be provided by the employer before the event) | 12-1:30 p.m. | Professional Insight (F) | |
01/30/23 | Diversity in the Workplace | Fetzer Center | 4-5:30 p.m | Leadership and Service (A) |
01/30/23 | 2150 SCHN | 5-6 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (A) | |
02/01/23 | Sanford Center (3455 SCHN) | 3:30-4:30 pm | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (A) | |
02/02/23 | Sanford Center (3455 SCHN) | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (A) | |
02/02/23 | 1360 SCHN | 5-6 p.m. | Professional Insight (F) | |
02/03/23 | Zhang Career Center (3020 SCHN) | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Professional Insight (A) | |
02/06/23 | *Starting Gate Workshop: Bookkeeping Basics for Entrepreneurs | 2150 SCHN | 5-6 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (A) |
02/07/23 | Bernhard Center | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Professional Insight (A) | |
02/09/23 | Bernhard Center | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Professional Insight (A) | |
02/10/23 | 2150 SCHN | 8-9 a.m. | Professional Insight (F) | |
02/13/23 | 2150 SCHN | 5-6 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (A) | |
02/15/23 | Sanford Center (3455 SCHN) | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (F) | |
02/16/23 | Sanford Center (3455 SCHN) | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (F) | |
02/16/23 | 1360 SCHN | 1-3 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (A) | |
02/16/23 | *Financial Planning Speaker Series: Andrew Price and Maxwell Gilliam with Bright Financial Advisors | Sanford Center (3455 SCHN) | 3:30-5 p.m. | Professional Insight (F) |
02/20/23 | 2150 SCHN | 5-6 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (A) | |
02/21/23 | Fetzer Center | 5-8 p.m. | Professional Insight (A) | |
02/22/23 | 3445 SCHN | 1-2 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (F) | |
02/22/23 | Fetzer Center | 5-8 p.m. | Professional Insight (A) | |
02/27/23 | *Starting Gate Workshop: From WMU Football to Aspiring Developer. My Story. | 2150 SCHN | 5-6 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (A) |
03/01/23 | Sanford Center (3455 SCHN) | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (F) | |
03/02/23 | Sanford Center (3455 SCHN) | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (F) | |
03/15/23 | 3445 SCHN | 1-2 p.m. | Professional Insight (F) | |
03/15/23 | *Sanford Center Workshop: What to Know When Choosing a Credit Card | Sanford Center (3455 SCHN) | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (F) |
03/15/23 | 2150 SCHN | 4:30-6 p.m. | Professional Insight (F) | |
03/16/23 | *Sanford Center Workshop: What to Know When Choosing a Credit Card | Sanford Center (3455 SCHN) | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (F) |
03/17/23 | 2150 SCHN | 8-9 a.m. | Professional Insight (F) | |
03/20/23 | *Starting Gate Demo Day | 2150 SCHN | 4-6 p.m. |
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03/23/23 | Virtual event (link will be provided in ExperienceWMU) | 3:30-5 p.m. | Professional Insight (F) | |
03/24/23 | 1360 SCHN | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Leadership and Service (A) | |
03/24/23 | Virtual event (link will be provided by the employer before the event) | 10-11:30 a.m. | Professional Insight (F) | |
03/24/23 | Virtual event (link will be provided by the employer before the event) | 12-1:30 p.m. | Professional Insight (F) | |
03/24/23 | Grad Prep Event with the Sanford Center | Fetzer Center | TBD | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (A) |
03/29/23 | *Sanford Center Workshop: Cost of Purchasing a Car and Maintaining It | Sanford Center (3455 SCHN) | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (F) |
03/30/23 | *Sanford Center Workshop: Cost of Purchasing a Car and Maintaining It | Sanford Center (3455 SCHN) | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (F) |
04/04/23 | *Etiquette Dinner | Fetzer Center | 5:30-7 p.m. | Leadership and Service (A) |
04/07/23 | 2150 SCHN | 8-9 a.m. | Professional Insight (F) | |
04/12/23 | Sanford Center (3455 SCHN) | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (A) | |
04/13/23 | Sanford Center (3455 SCHN) | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (A) | |
04/17/23-04/21/23 | Zhang Career Center (3020 SCHN) (link in ExperienceWMU) | All day (various times) | Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge (A) |
Self-guided activities
We have available for you some SPuRS-approved self guided activity options that can be completed online at any time through ExperienceWMU.
Foundational level options
Personal and interpersonal knowledge
- Build Your Brand Workbook (Part 1)
- FOCUS assessment
- True Colors
- Communication TED Talk
Professional insight
- Company Research & Position Analysis
- LinkedIn profile
- Find Your Challenge
Leadership and service
- Big Interview Engagement (Foundational)
- Handshake profile
- Best Practices for Interviewing Video Series
- Leadership TED Talk
- Board of Directors
Advanced level options
Personal and interpersonal knowledge
- Build Your Brand Workbook (Parts 1 and 2)
- Art of Negotiation Video Series
Professional insight
- Informational Interviews with Employers
- Report an Internship Experience
- Advanced Company Research
Leadership and service
- Big Interview Engagement (Advanced)
- Report a Volunteer Experience
- The Jungle Podcast Review and Reflection
Instructions on how to complete and report these self-guided activities are found in ExperienceWMU. The video links below can answer most questions regarding ExperienceWMU and how to submit an audit.
SPuRS video tutorials
What is SPuRS – Program Overview
How to Report a Self-Guided Activity
If you have additional questions, please email us at hcob-spurs@wmich.edu or call 269-387-5131.