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Empathy, appreciation and paying it forward
Marketing
Recently, Gipson attended the sales career fair where he got the chance to demonstrate his qualifications for a variety of positions. This was a high point for him, as his confidence and preparation kicked in. “This was an exciting event. I received internship and full-time job offers simply from knowing how to connect and go into detail about why I am the perfect fit for available positions.” That opportunity to network with employers during his senior year was one that Gipson worried would not be possible at one point.
https://wmich.edu/marketing/gipson2020
WMU students urged to participate in U.S. Census
Stampede
Census won’t ask for sensitive facts such as social security numbers or citizenship status, and will only take about 10 minutes to complete, depending on the number of people who live with you. Looking for a great-paying summer job? Collecting important statistical information isn’t the only benefit to the census. Temporary job opportunities abound, and they pay very well. The U.S. Census’ employment page has more details. For more information about the U.S.
https://wmich.edu/stampede/2020/02/wmu-students-urged-participate-us-census
Life-saving innovation crafted by WMU engineering alum
WMU News
He credits the basic skills he honed at WMU for his ability to adapt and rise to engineering challenges, like those presented in this project. The program also opened the door to internships and job training opportunities that put him on the path to career success. Now, he's happy to be able to use his knowledge for the greater good. "I think it's important for people to look for ways to use their skills in a productive way rather than getting on social media and complaining about the situation," says Bornhorst.
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59275
Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation
College of Aviation
"After two years of not flying because of having a child," she says, "I was convinced by Chris to work with him on my CFI (certified flight instructor credentials). He was my instructor when I first started and later helped me land my first aviation-related job. "Husani was a flight instructor before me," Brown says, "and became a rich source of advice and information. Since Western, we have twice been employed by the same firm and undergone the same experiences.
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976
Internship opportunities grow in the product design program
College of Fine Arts
Thanks to Mike’s big list of connections, he got me in touch with a men's dress shoe company. They looked over my portfolio and we interviewed over Skype. The next week I found out that I got the job and I would be in El Segundo, California, for two months in the summer working for Wolf and Shepherd men's dress shoes. Junior year When I started junior year right after that successful internship, I entered my classes with new skills.
https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2020/04/pd-internship-madison
Internship: Masco Flight Operations
College of Aviation
Immerse yourself in the culture and teamwork of Masco as you witness the inner workings of our flight department in several functional areas including flight operations, maintenance and department administration. Spend quality time networking with, interviewing and job shadowing key personnel. Gain additional perspective and insight as you work on various projects and complete daily tasks related to the operation of the department.
https://wmich.edu/aviation/jobs/blog/2020/01/internship-masco-flight-operations
Distance Education as an Opportunity for Empathy
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Posted by Stacey Markin on April 10, 2020 In early 2009, at the height of the last financial crisis, Dr. Scott Cowley , assistant professor of marketing, lost his first job out of college. “It was a very scary and difficult time for me,” he says. Living and learning through that experience helped Cowley develop empathy for people dealing with similar life turbulence, and it is guiding him in relating to his students in meaningful ways during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://wmich.edu/provost/upside/2020/04/distance-education-opportunity-empathy
Safeguarding our future in a period of uncertainty
Western Insider
With most service and entertainment industries shuttered and "shelter in place" orders leaving other industries to significantly scale back or close altogether, some experts are forecasting that nationwide as many as 5 million people will lose their jobs this month. Higher education has not been immune to this. Moody’s rating agency downgraded the sector from stable to negative, as expenses are expected to outpace revenue for the next 12 to 18 months.
https://wmich.edu/westerninsider/safeguarding-our-future
Students learning to navigate, adapt to challenges of remote education
WMU News
Engineering Success Learning via WebEx meeting isn't rocket science. If it was, Grace Dybing says her aerospace engineering instructors would pass with flying colors. "I think that they have done a great job with getting their classes online, and now when I put on my headphones, it's just like being in the classroom," she says, adding professors have been able to keep the classes active by using chat functions.
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58706
General Manager WMUK
Human Resources
Job description Job code: 009511 Pay grade: H Pay type: Exempt/salaried General summary Serves as the University administrator responsible for the operation of public radio station WMUK. Directs staff and provides leadership. Observes activities to ensure compliance with government and licensee regulations.
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/009511