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Music theatre performance graduate ready for next act
WMU News
—The world’s a stage, and soon Kobe Brown will be in the spotlight. The Western Michigan University graduating senior is looking forward to his first industry job, beginning a nine-month contract in August as a vocalist in “Big Band Beat” at Disneyland Tokyo. He earned the opportunity to audition after a representative from the A1 Audition Conference in New York came to campus in fall 2019—one of many networking and professional experiences provided regularly to WMU theatre students.
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59064
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International Admissions and Services
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https://wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/faq/current
Maintaining International Student Status/Enrollment
International Admissions and Services
. * I understand I am NOT allowed to work in the United States without authorization. F-1 students, who are maintaining their F-1 status, are allowed to work on campus up to 20 hours per week (regardless of the number of on-campus jobs) when school is in session. During school breaks and vacations, I may work more than 20 hours per week on campus. J-1 students are only allowed to work on campus up to 20 hours per week with their J-1 program sponsor’s authorization in advance.
https://wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/maintainingstatus
Career Preparation
Kalamazoo Promise
Every year, Western Michigan University hosts a series of Career Fairs to help students develop their professional identify, get help on their resumes, and practice interviewing skills, as well as network and make important connections that can help with future internships and jobs. Check out below for information for this year's events! MORE INFORMATION CAREER FAIR FLYER INTERVIEW PRACTICE RESUME REVIEW Unsure where to begin?
https://wmich.edu/kalamazoopromise/resources/career
Supervisor Office
Human Resources
Job description Job code: 009562 Pay grade: F Pay type: Exempt/salaried General summary Manages operations and administrative support functions for the department, college, or division. Major duties Oversees the accuracy, collection, processing, maintenance and storage of hard copy and electronic records.
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/009562
Economics alumna tackling hunger, health issues at Brookings Institution
WMU News
Brahma also had the opportunity to take some statistics courses outside of her department. "That helped me when I applied to jobs, since there is a recent trend towards multi- and interdisciplinary research." The work both in and outside of her department got the attention of high-level agencies, earning Brahma job offers from several research institutes and India's Central Bank—in addition to Brookings—several weeks before graduation.
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57684
Aviation Maintenance Inspector
Human Resources
Job description Job code: 010317 Pay grade: E Pay type: Nonexempt/hourly General summary Inspects, maintains and repairs fleet aircraft for the College of Aviation. Major duties Inspects aircraft and identifies any maintenance or repair needs and determines if aircraft is airworthy. Troubleshoots and diagnoses reported problems with all aircraft systems.
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010317
From 20 internship applications to one perfect fit with Textron Aviation
College of Fine Arts
One of the Stryker designers who looked at my portfolio was a mentor who I was set up with through my last internship and by Elwell. In the first week of November, I began scrolling through job offerings on LinkedIn. At first, I had to sort through Product Design and Industrial Design internships and set the filters to what types of industry and where in the country I was interested in working.
https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2020/02/pd-internship-aisha
Internship: L3Harris Aftermarket Sales and Services
College of Aviation
L3Harris has approximately $17 billion in annual revenue, 50,000 employees and customers in more than 130 countries. L3Harris.com Description: Job Title: Aftermarket Sales and Services Intern Job Code: AS20201502-41915 J ob Location: Grand Rapids, MI Job Description: Integrate and incorporate dealership sales territory reporting changes within the ERP System.
https://wmich.edu/aviation/jobs/blog/2020/03/internship-l3harris-aftermarket-sales-services
Registered Student Organizations adapt in pandemic to foster connection and community on campus
WMU News
"The people you meet will empower and push you to grow and do the unimaginable," adds West, who admits she was a bit intimidated to get involved at first but found a welcoming and encouraging environment when she attended her first Western Student Association meeting with a friend. "I cannot stress enough how getting involved at Western has opened my eyes to the world, (through things like) resume building, job opportunities, internship opportunities, recommendation letters, event planning, connections to graduate schools, etc." A searchable database of
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60859