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An ‘open heart’ opens the mind: Students find value in giving and receiving through service learning

W Magazine

… solutions. … They practice the actual skills for their careers.” “The value of experiential education is really … second to none,” says Evan Heiser , senior director of career and experiential education. He says service-learning … projects and the WMU Signature program can really enhance career skill development early on. “It’s taking everything …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69884

Tierney’s Travels – the Recruitment and Retention of Shelbi Tierney

College of Aviation

… her share of traveling, a factor that turned her on to a career in aviation. That led Tierney to the Western Michigan …  He kept me gainfully employed all through my college career." Another "favorite" is Associate Dean Ray Thompson , … as vice president of Delta Zeta sorority and memberships in career-related organizations -- Women in Aviation and the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2020/05/tierney

Alumni Spotlights

Trombone Program

… with the American Wind Symphony, Jared enjoys a varied career as band director at Norris Middle School in … Read more  about Sandra's extensive and varied musical career in Mexico. NEIL MAXA (B.M.'88) (new) Neil Maxa  has enjoyed an active freelance career in Las Vegas for over 30 years. As a professional …

https://wmich.edu/trombone/spotlights

Bronco Spotlight: Channan Kositzke

Career and Student Employment Services

… resources, or people helped you prepare for your career? As I prepared for my career, I relied on mentors to pursue research interests … the development of my research abilities which propelled my career and expertise. What advice do you have for students? …

https://wmich.edu/career/channankositzke

Megan Kowalske

Chemistry

… theories Dr. Megan Grunert Kowalske has dedicated her career to enhancing diversity and equity in the chemical …

https://wmich.edu/chemistry/directory/kowalske

Alumni Achievement Awards

College of Arts and Sciences

… 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards program and bios       EARLY CAREER EXCELLENCE AWARD   Ramon Barthelemy MALLINSON …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/alumni-awards-2024

In-Person Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Job Fair

Career and Student Employment Services

… find more information at:  https://wmich.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/27894/   Employers can find more information at:  https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/27894/ …

https://wmich.edu/events/65813

Education and human development honors alumni at 26th annual award ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

… Apple Awards,  Dr. Odell Miller with a Keystone Early Career Award and Trey Conner  with a Keystone Meritorious … has inspired and motivated countless individuals to pursue careers in the health field. With a following of over … Miller is the recipient of the 2024 CEHD Keystone Early Career Award. Trey Conner Trey Conner Conner, B.S.'12, is …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/education-human-development-cehd-alumni-awards-golden-apple-keystone-2024

A winning combination: Natalie Samdal masters finance and golf

Haworth College of Business

… from Western Michigan University while continuing her golf career. Samdal came to Western in fall 2022 to pursue a … from the first week on the job,” explains Samdal. “The career-specific specialties in the WMU program are exciting. … finance studies are the winning sequence for her future career. “The combination of accounting and finance adds an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70503

Resources

Alpha Program

… Affairs Residence Life Study Abroad   Jobs and careers Career and Employment Handshake Occupational Outlook Handbook …

https://wmich.edu/alpha/resources