Since news broke in February that farming would discontinue at Willamette University’s property at Zena, people have wondered, “What’s up with Zena?” On April 2, about 50 students, faculty and staff gathered for convocation in Cone Chapel to find out. Panelists included Joe Abraham, director of the Sustainability Institute and Zena Forest; Kyle Batisky ’15, presidentContinue reading “Convocation panelists remain optimistic about Zena’s future”
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Andrés Oswill ’15 uses his leadership skills to leave his mark at Willamette
Most students know Andrés Oswill ’15 as the president of Willamette’s student government. But there is much more to Oswill than this position. “Andrés is responsible and determined,” long-time friend Ivette Flores ’15 says. “He is passionate, intelligent, charismatic and he accomplishes everything he sets his mind to.” From his work as a politics major and women andContinue reading “Andrés Oswill ’15 uses his leadership skills to leave his mark at Willamette”
Career Services uses three programs to help freshmen think ahead
In 2014, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) released a survey that suggested about half of graduating seniors didn’t have a plan for their future. Willamette wants to change that. The Class of 2018 marks the first class to experience three connected programs developed by Career Services called Compass, Roadmap to Success and Passport to Professionalism. These programs helpContinue reading “Career Services uses three programs to help freshmen think ahead”
Two WU students learn business, leadership skills as Kemper Scholars
As part of the incoming class of Kemper Scholars, Luz Reyna ’17 and Zach Ward ’17 will gain experience in business management and leadership. “I first heard I was finalist when I was getting ready for an interview for Willamette Academy,” says Reyna, a politics major. “I was thrilled to have a sneak peek of whatContinue reading “Two WU students learn business, leadership skills as Kemper Scholars”
Martha Sonato ’15 jump-starts her career through the PPIA program
After spending a year studying in Mexico and Spain, Martha Sonato ’15 is embarking on yet another adventure this summer through the Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program. Part of the Ford School at the University of Michigan, this rigorous and highly selective program will challenge Sonato with courses in microeconomics, statistics and policy analysis.Continue reading “Martha Sonato ’15 jump-starts her career through the PPIA program”
Student gained job skills from internships, study abroad program
In the past year and a half, Keith Fakhoury ’14 studied in Dubai, interned for JP Morgan Private Bank and was one of only 60 students selected from around the world to attend Yale School of Management’s Global Pre-MBA Leadership Program. With the knowledge gained through these programs, Fakhoury is writing his thesis about the roleContinue reading “Student gained job skills from internships, study abroad program”
Amanda Washko ’10 gives acting lessons to WU theatre students
Before attending Willamette University, Amanda Washko ’10 had no idea she would study theatre. But after taking a class, she grew hungry for more. She majored in theatre and later earned her Master of Fine Arts from California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) in Los Angeles. Now she’s back in Portland, focused on starting her ownContinue reading “Amanda Washko ’10 gives acting lessons to WU theatre students”
Natalie Pate ’15 learns about writing, photography at two jobs in Colorado
Through my two internships this past summer, there was no such thing as a typical day. With Direct Relief International (DRI), a non-governmental organization based in Santa Barbara, Calif., I did everything from interviewing clinic executives to photographing the Black Forest Fire. At Global Health Connections, a Denver-based nonprofit focused on global health and water sanitation,Continue reading “Natalie Pate ’15 learns about writing, photography at two jobs in Colorado”
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