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Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities

W Magazine

… a textbook; it's another to immerse yourself in your chosen career and experience the challenges and rewards firsthand.  … builder; for me, it's an amazing guide to the right career path, and it builds comfort through discomfort," says … enriching the student experience and ensuring Broncos are career-ready when they graduate. "The benefits of these …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences recognizes its 2023 Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… my second home!” Follow Tawfiq on LinkedIn to see where his career takes him. Matthew Baker Matthew Baker Presidential … at WMU. He is currently exploring his post-graduation career options and is set to take on management consulting … professional experiences are preparing him for a promising career, Baker’s favorite memories of Western involve the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71264

Western is just right for this chemical engineer

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… organizations that students can join as well as numerous career fairs year-round. Aside from that, the University is … says a chemical engineering degree is a means to her career in the food or beauty industry. Learning that … Principe confidently choose her path. To realize her career, Principe is busy soaking up all that college has to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67916

From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen

College of Aviation

… all have Chen's respect for their roles in charting his career.  He intends to pay some of that goodwill back by … might have subliminally factored into his choice of a career.  "My father's love for aviation was deep-rooted … at WMU College of Aviation As a result, Chen is enjoying a career that connects him with people from all over the world …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen

From Lake Michigan to the Skies: The Journey of Two WMU Aviation Alumni Soaring with Delta

College of Aviation

… flight science are both time- stamped 2019.  Today their careers share membership in Delta Air Lines' squadron of … have another commonality -- linkage to Delta's Propel Pilot Career Path Program and its relationship with the College of … so productive and memorable in helping them achieve their career goals.   "My all-time favorite WMU memory," Abuzir …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/abuzir-quandt

Aviation grad sees clear skies ahead with full-time job waiting in the wings

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Luis Jaime has been dreaming of a career in aviation since he was a kid. "I was amazed every … as the Super D flight) showed me how it could be a great career. I got the feel of what this kind of major in college … apart and helped put Jaime ahead of his peers in terms of career preparation. "I have friends who went to Purdue who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66510

Weeklong celebration honors student employees

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… Brenda Case-Parris , coordinator of student employment in Career and Student Employment Services. "It also provides an … says. "During their employment, they build skills, explore career options, and make meaningful contributions to the … the skills they develop on campus carry forward to their careers." Case-Parris adds that student-employee supervisors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29617

Hands-on experience helps engineering grad build bright future

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… paid off and put her on the path to a fulfilling career in a field she loves. Bular will graduate from … giving her the tools she will need to excel in her career. Sarah Bular works on a piece of machinery. "We … job through the Engineering Expo, which was my first big career fair experience," she says. "I think Western—more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66509

Abraham L. Poot obituary

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… Applied Sciences who joined the staff in 1995 after a long career with private industry. He was primarily affiliated … 18 years until being laid off in 1993 and starting a new career path. He worked as a contract engineer at Vickers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6210

Students find springboard to success at WMU

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… Activity Survey and Report , compiled by WMU Career and Student Employment Services, 91% of 2017-18 … says Dr. Ewa Urban , associate director of assessment for Career and Student Employment Services. "It's the passion, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53040