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Bronco Spotlight: Ateeb Akhter Shah Syed
Career and Student Employment Services
What is the most rewarding and the most challenging part of your job? The most challenging part of my job is that as I am connected to a major policy i.e. the monetary policy, I have to be available almost at all times. The most rewarding part of my job is being able to work for my country Pakistan, and I hope I can contribute my part in the best way possible for its success.
https://wmich.edu/career/ateebakhtershahsyed
Make Way for Matteson – Alysse Finds Her Aviation Destiny
College of Aviation
"While I am still training and learning all the ins-and-outs of the job," she says, "I know it will teach me a lot, allow me to learn new faces in the program, and give me a sneak peek of future careers if for some reason I could no longer fly." She's not the first Bronco to sense the possibilities springing from this job. No matter what the next step is, Matteson knows that assistance and advice will be readily available if she ever faces confidence issues or questions about "what's up with that?"
https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2021/05/matteson
Immigration Handbook for Students
Immigration Compliance
Maintaining status Topics covered in this section: Maintaining status Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Underenrollment Reinstatement Bringing dependents Change of status to F-1 I-20/DS-2019 extensions Transfer out After graduation Important terms Employment Topics covered in this section: Optional Practical Training Curricular Practical Training Off-campus employment: J-1 J-2 Dependent employment On-campus job resources Taxpayer identification numbers Taxes Domestic and international travel Topics covered in this section: Travel within the United States Travel
https://wmich.edu/immigration/students/handbook
Mott Just Another Typical Pilot - Nicole's Journey to the Left Seat
College of Aviation
“The biggest challenge about my job is the schedule,” said Mott. “It's not a normal 9-to-5 job with weekends and holidays off. It's extra difficult during the holiday season because I'm not able to be with my family.” Even with the challenges, Mott wouldn’t “trade it for anything,” she said. “The best thing about my job is that I get paid to see the country and literally have the world at my fingertips when not working.
https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2018/01/mott
Winning with Warner: Scott's Aviation Management Maturation
College of Aviation
Many of our products support incredibly important missions, making the repair of downed equipment extremely important.” Completing the job requires a tremendous amount of teamwork. Said Warner, “One of the things I love about the job is the team of talented individuals I work with. I enjoy being part of such a fantastic, talented and energetic team committed to providing the aerospace industry with some of the most technologically advanced products available.”
https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2018/04/warner
Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall
WMU News
But legislation and decisions made by lawmakers affect everyone, and students found it valuable to open the lines of communication and learn how to engage in the democratic process. "Realizing you don't need to do activism or politics for your job in order to make an impact is super encouraging to me," says Samantha Yates , an accounting student from New Boston, Michigan. "There is a lot of stuff I care about but don't necessarily get paid to advocate for, so to take home that this is still stuff I can do in my free time outside of work is good to
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66596
Guide to Career Development for Parents and Families
Career and Student Employment Services
Emphasize the importance of internships Career and Student Employment Services will not "place" your student in a job at graduation. Colleges grant degrees, but not job guarantees, so having relevant experience in this competitive job market is critical. Your student can sample career options by completing internships and experimenting with summer employment opportunities or volunteer work.
https://wmich.edu/career/parents
The Lechota Legacy - Tom and Tim Take Off with Aviation
College of Aviation
“Stapleton Airport in Denver was looking for an ‘administration assistant’ at the time” Lechota said. “Unfortunately, this was a civil-service job and the company received 600 applicants for one position.” Not to be deterred, the job search continued. Next was a phone interview with Welch Aviation in Alpena, Mich. “I was literally hired over the phone with the company wanting to know when I could start,” said Lechota.
https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2015/04/lechota-legacy-tom-tim-take-off-aviation
Employee Conduct and Disciplinary Action
Human Resources
Violation of local, state, or federal law which causes unfavorable publicity to the University, impairs the credibility of the employee to perform the employee's job or is otherwise connected to University employment. D. Intentional falsification of personnel records, payroll reports or other University records. E.
https://wmich.edu/hr/handbook-conduct
Western students partnering with MDOT on pioneering bridge project
WMU News
DETROIT—The historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is billed as a "once-in-a-generation investment" in the nation's infrastructure, creating millions of jobs to innovate and rehabilitate crumbling roads and bridges and transportation networks. Research underway by Western Michigan University's renowned Center of Excellence for Structural Durability will play an integral role in the future of infrastructure—not just in the U.S. but around the globe.
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66486