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Dispatches from the Field: Bryan Currie
Geological and Environmental Sciences
Bryan Currie (M.S. 2016) Current Job Title: Geologist Current Employer: Devon Energy Describe your current job: I currently work for an exploration and production company called Devon Energy based out of Oklahoma City. I have been working as a geologist for our Eagle Ford Business Unit in DeWitt County Texas for the last two years.
https://wmich.edu/geology/dispatch-currie
Faculty and Staff Training and Education
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
Faculty and staff handle and have access to protected information in order to perform their job duties. This includes permanent and temporary employees as well as graduate assistants and other student employees, whose job duties require them to access protected information or who work in a location where there is access to protected information.
https://wmich.edu/glba/training
Formal Reports
Haworth College of Business
Title of report (straightforward and informative; include either the problem or the recommendation). Whom the report is prepared for (individual’s name, job title, name of organization and location). Whom it is prepared by (each team member’s name and then signed next to it; organization and location). Release (due) date.
https://wmich.edu/business/formalreports
Data Assistant
Human Resources
Job description Job code: 010220 Pay grade: C Pay type: Nonexempt/hourly General summary Performs development data research, data validation and maintains data integrity. Major duties Builds and maintains electronic files of profiles and biographies of donors and prospects. Responds to reactive research requests from staff providing information of prospective donors.
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010220
Business student aims to modernize ductwork installation through new company
Starting Gate
SnapDuct uses a connector that joins both ductwork ends with a clip or latch system and an internal gasket that will seal the duct joint, ultimately reducing labor on job sites. And those shorter installation times benefit contractors and customers alike—currently installation of ductwork is the most time-consuming item on an HVAC contractor’s install list.
https://wmich.edu/startinggate/snapduct
Student's aviation career set for takeoff
WMU News
One possible opportunity on the horizon involves the Delta Propel Pilot Career Path Program , which gives aviation graduates from WMU and seven other college an accelerated path to becoming a pilot. "I'm currently in the interview process with several regional airlines and am beginning to field job offers," says Brown, whose ultimate goal is to become a captain at a major national airline flying long-haul international routes and eventually take on a leadership role.
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53044
Props, Planes, and Police - The Abe Herr Story
College of Aviation
Knowing the benefits the University offered, especially to students from out of state, Herr became a student ambassador with the Office of Admissions. “The best part of this job was being able to brag about WMU, and inform new students about all of the great things the University has to offer,” Herr said recalling his experiences. “But, truthfully, the best part of the job was the fact I met Cari (Puska, his future wife and a May 2010 graduate of Speech Pathology and Audiology).”
https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2013/12/props-planes-police-abe-herr-story
New Experiences and Challenges in Spain
Study Abroad
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my study abroad experience and would recommend it to everyone. There are always culture differences and challenges, but what one learns along the way is worth the hard work. Western does a great job of taking care of students studying abroad, and I am very thankful to have gone on my trip to Spain. Categories: Europe, Spain, College of Education and Human Development, cultural differences, language barriers, communication, forming new relationships, food, restaurant culture, lessons learned, self care, Summer II.
https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/blog/2019/05/basarexperiencesandchallengesinspain
2018 Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients
College of Education and Human Development
Dean currently serves on the Board of the McDonald’s Corporation and has been appointed to its Board Audit and Finance Committee and Board Compensation Committee. As Dignity Health is based in San Francisco, Dean is Board Chair of the Board of Directors for the Committee on Jobs as well. Previously, Mr. Dean has served on the Board of Directors of Wells Fargo & Company; Board of Navigant Consulting, Inc.; as Board Chair of the Bay Area Council; as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Catholic Health Association of the United States; Board Member for Mercy Housing
https://wmich.edu/education/alumni/awards/2018-award-recipients
April 1, 2019
Registrar's Office
Students may not inspect and review the following: Financial information submitted by their parents. Confidential letters and recommendations associated with admission, employment or job placement. Education records containing information about more than one student. The institution will permit access only to that part of the record that pertains to the inquiring student.
https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2019-04-01