Haworth College of Business

Haworth College of Business
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5457 USA
Main office: (269) 387-5050
Advising office: (269) 387-5075

Events

B.B.A. Orientation is required for students during the semester they are finishing their last pre-business coursework. At this event, students will have the opportunity to hear from the dean or associate dean of the college, faculty members and employers; and will complete paperwork to declare a major in business.

  • Date: September 6, 2024
  • Time: 9 to 11 a.m.
  • Location: Brown Auditorium, 2000 Schneider Hall
  • More information: call (269) 387-5075

Learn to define, discuss, practice and apply the seven behaviors of work ethic: attitude, ambition, attendance, accountability, appreciation, appearance and acceptance.

This event gives you the opportunity to connect with student organizations, departments and centers in a fun, informal atmosphere. Whether you are seeking an organization that aligns with your interests or intended major, are looking to study abroad or need more information about the required courses for your major, you will find it at Business Bash.

  • Date: September 19, 2024
  • Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Location: Schneider Hall Courtyard
  • More information: Event link.

Companies from the state, region and throughout the nation attend this event to recruit and connect with WMU students for co-op, internship and full-time positions.

  • Date: October 3, 2024
  • Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Location: Fetzer Center
  • Fair information can be found in Handshake
  • More information: email Jennifer Palmatier or call (269) 387-2729

Learn about proper dining etiquette while connecting with industry professionals. 

  • Date: TBD
  • Time: TBD
  • Location: Fetzer Center
  • More Information: email careercenter-hcob@wmich.edu or call 269-387-2711

Join former externs and employers to learn more about the Business Externship Program. Peer mentors and former externs will be available to answer questions about the application process and their experiences.

Join us to learn what to do at a virtual career fair and how to achieve your career fair goals; discussions surrounding topics related to job or internship searching and personal branding will be encouraged.

We invite you to join us for the inaugural DigitalWMU Career Fair. All students are invited to participate. The focus of the event will be Great Lakes businesses, agencies and organizations from Chicago to Detroit hiring in areas of digital marketing and media, advertising, customer experience and analytics.

Please join us and enjoy three presentations from respected leaders in our community. We will facilitate discussions and you will have time to connect with our speakers and other students and employers attending this event. This is always a student favorite and we encourage you to attend!

Light refreshments will be served and the presentation will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m.

Teamwork, communication, critical thinking, problem solving ... Do you have what it takes to escape? Each semester, the SPuRS program and the Zhang Career Center stage an escape room event. This themed room will test you and your classmates as you work to find clues, solve puzzles and more!

Companies from the state, region, and throughout the nation attend this event to recruit and connect with WMU students for co-op, internship and full-time positions.

  • Date: September 30, 2024
  • Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Fetzer Center
  • Fair information can be found in Handshake
  • More information: email Jennifer Palmatier or call (269) 387-2729

The Government and Nonprofit Job Fair, held in person at the WMU Student Center on main campus, brings government agencies/entities and nonprofit organizations to campus that are recruiting candidates from all WMU colleges, majors and programs.

Do you have an internship coming up in Spring? Are you ready for it? 

This event will prepare you for your internship by detailing how you can stand out as an intern and build your career! Hear what employers want you to know before starting your internship and make a fantastic first impression on your new supervisor!

Note: This event aims to prepare students for their upcoming internships. We will not be discussing how to obtain an internship. Please only RSVP if you have secured an internship for this upcoming spring or summer. 

Major Insights is geared to first year and transfer students who are undecided on a business major. The program consists of three, 2-hour hands-on sessions on three consecutive afternoons. The goal is to provide information that can help you select a major! Completion of all three sessions earns two Foundational Level SPuRS credits! Students must participate in all three sessions of this program to be eligible for the two SPuRS credits (1 Foundational Level - Personal and Interpersonal Knowledge and 1 Foundational Level - Professional Insight).

Major Match-Up is an event for all students wishing to explore Haworth College of Business majors. A student could explore two majors each evening with senior-level students who are knowledgeable and engaged with their programs. Students will learn what it takes to be successful in the major, what the coursework is like, who the faculty are, which employers come to campus to hire students for internships or full-time positions in this major, which organizations are aligned with the major, which events are best to attend and have any other questions answered. This is a peer-to-peer event, designed to provide information to first- and second-year students who are exploring options in order to select a major.

  • Date: November 13, 2024
  • Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
  • Location: Dean's Conference Room, 2150 Schneider Hall
  • Event Link
  • More information: email Geralyn Heystek or call (269) 387-2759

Resume Revamp provides business students an opportunity to drop off their resumes for critiques and suggestions for improvement.

  • Date: Monday through Friday (all semester)
  • Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Location: 3020 Schneider Hall 
  • More information: email careercenter-hcob@wmich.edu or call (269) 387-2711

Companies from various industries from southwest Michigan, throughout the state and across the nation will attend the fair to promote their organizations and recruit WMU candidates for internship, co-op, part-time and full-time positions.

  • Date: October 1, 2024
  • Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
  • Location: Fetzer Center
  • Fair information can be found in Handshake
  • More information: email Jennifer Palmatier or call (269) 387-2729

Companies from the state, region and throughout the nation attend this event to recruit and connect with WMU students for co-op, internship and full-time positions.

  • Date: October 2, 2024
  • Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
  • Location: Fetzer Center
  • Fair information can be found in Handshake
  • More information: email Jennifer Palmatier or call (269) 387-2729

Western’s Industry Research and Exploration Discussion (WIRED) is a virtual, experiential learning opportunity offered by the Zhang Career Center. This program will help you implement advanced decision-making skills when it is time to choose a major and understand how it connects to related fields.

You will be expected to listen to the employer’s presentation and engage actively in conversation with them. Please plan to have your camera on and be dressed in business casual attire. Interview rooms are available in the Zhang Career Center if you are in need of a quiet space.

Please note, if you RSVP for a WIRED session, you must attend. If you are a no call/no show, your Handshake will be blocked and you will be required to come in and have a meeting with a Career Advisor. Additionally, you will have to write an apology letter to the employer for missing your session.

Spark meaningful conversations about what’s next! Spend time talking about what really matters and enjoy deeper conversations with your friends and colleagues. Who You Are Matters! is more than just a game. It helps players answer important questions about career and life.

Companies in various industries from southwest Michigan, throughout the state and across the nation will attend the fair to promote their organizations and recruit WMU candidates for internship, co-op, part-time and full-time positions.