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2018 State of the University Address
Office of the President
He just got into a national honor society, and he talked about how when he was in high school, he barely had a C average. His grades were so poor, he knew he had no future in going to college. And, so, he started working jobs. He's a hard-working man. He worked three different jobs, but they all were minimum wage jobs, and he wasn't going anywhere. But his girlfriend had gone somewhere; she is a Bronco. And J said, "I want to be where she is, not where I am."
https://wmich.edu/president/2018-state-university-address
WMU men's rugby club eyes national championship
WMU News
"Coach Mark has helped me with pretty much everything," says Backe, a Medallion Scholar planning to apply for the accelerated master's program in mechanical or aerospace engineering . "He constantly asks us what our GPA is. He writes letters of recommendation for jobs and internships. He wants you to succeed as a student and on the field as well." The team has also received support from President Edward Montgomery , a former rugby player himself.
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53484
Bridging Barriers: A firsthand look at immigration issues
W Magazine
Bowen originally set up an interview with border patrol for her class, but officers were so busy while they were in El Paso that the meeting was canceled. “Border patrol is overwhelmed,” says Bowen. “I think the majority are just outside of their comfort zone, and they can’t do their regular job, either, because they’re dealing with this mass amount of people coming over.” A Problem With No Easy Solution “The whole issue is radically more complicated than I ever realized,” Tegethoff says.
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57379
Climbing Higher - Mark Brady's Aviation Journey from WMU to IFL
College of Aviation
Walking in cold turkey, Brady went in and simply asked if they were hiring. Yes, he wanted to fly. But at the time, just having a job in aviation was acceptable. “The experience of getting a job was incredibly humbling,” Brady said. “However, just having an aviation job at that time was great.” With his new job, Brady now had the ability to demonstrate his skills and why he would make a great addition to any company.
https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2016/06/climbing-higher-mark-bradys-aviation-journey-wmu-ifl
Internship: Amway Aviation Maintenance
College of Aviation
In addition, have a moderate understanding of the general job aspects and some understanding of the detailed aspects of the job. They will work within clearly defined standard operating procedures and regulations. Receives instructions and close supervision, consistent with the amount of on-the-job experience. Work is closely inspected for adherence to quality and safety guidelines.
https://wmich.edu/aviation/jobs/blog/2019/02/internship-amway-aviation-maintenance
3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world
W Magazine
Barton hopes this experience will help her reach her goal of starting a career in 3D design. Barton, who recently graduated April 27, is drawing on this experience as she pursues job opportunities. Her ultimate goal is to start a career in 3D design. “The companies that have shown interest in me so far have really loved that I have a business background because I understand the process from both the creative and administration side,” says Barton.
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071
Bringing Japanese Religion and Culture to Career
College of Arts and Sciences
Ferraro, who now works for Panasonic in Buffalo, New York, found that learning and experiencing the courtesies and customs of Japan helps him daily at his job – allowing him to give his company’s Japanese employees “the proper courtesies and customs that they are probably not used to getting from their American counterparts.”
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/japan-study-abroad
Preparing career-ready students
Haworth College of Business
I also enjoy developing strong partnerships with employers who support the development of our students.” For Heystek, defining student success is simple: “Success for a business student is finding that first job out of college. Our most recent statistic is 94% of students are actively engaged within three months of graduation.” That result is due in no small part to Heystek and the career center team, who spend countless hours helping Business Broncos acclimate to the professional culture at the college and beyond.
https://wmich.edu/business/career/heystek2019-0
Internship: United Airlines Network Operations Center Analytics
College of Aviation
Posted by Reina Cooke on April 16, 2019 The Network Operations department helps us run a safe, reliable airline, and includes careers in aircraft routing and dispatching, crew scheduling, air traffic control and more. Job overview and responsibilities Develop insightful dashboards that management can use to produce informed business decisions Assist in integration of airport surface and air traffic flow management to enhance United’s operational safety and efficiency Data analysis and reporting to support ongoing operational efficiency efforts Organize, schedule, and
https://wmich.edu/aviation/jobs/blog/2019/04/internship-united-airlines-network-operations-center-analytics
Director Seita Scholars Program
Human Resources
Job description Job code: 010168 Pay grade: G Pay type: Exempt/salaried General summary Directs the Seita scholars program. Delivers support to students with a history in foster care and services designed to close retention and achievement gaps between Seita scholars and other first-time college students.
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010168