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Career and graduate fair is today in Lee Arena Tricia Peterson
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The Washburn University Career and Graduate Fair has something for every Washburn student, no matter if they are seniors or freshmen. Some may think it’s only for third and fourth year students, but much more is offered in addition to graduate employment. Washburn University Career Services holds a career fair twice a year, but the one in the fall is called the career and graduate fair because, in addition to
companies looking for internships and jobs, they invite graduate programs from around the area, as well as Washburn’s own graduate program. The career and graduate fair is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., today in Lee Arena. “This is an opportunity for our students to have access to about 90 organizations under one roof to ask questions, and in many cases apply for jobs and internships,” said Kent McAnally, director of career services. “[It’s also great] to get some career information about taking the
next step in their career development.” For seniors looking for employment there will be 75-80 employers present that are looking for people to fill their organizations full time. For sophomores or juniors who are seeking internships there will be around 30 employers who will be offering internships. These will be denoted by an orange flag on the table, which is a new idea career services plans to make permanent. Although many students aren’t currently looking for careers or internships, John Dahstrand,
assistant dean of student success and retention, encourages first and second year students to check our the fair. “I think our career fairs are very important and they are for all students, not just students who are seniors who are graduating,” said Dahlstrand. “It’s a good opportunity for students to learn about internships, either during the semester or over the summer.” Even if students aren’t looking for employment or internships at the moment,
utilizing the fair early is a good idea. “Sixty-one percent of on campus recruiting takes place in the fall,” said McAnally. “That is not just for December graduates, that is for May graduates also.” Dahlstrand also says that it’s a good time to break the ice for students who may be nervous about meeting employers. This fair gives them the opportunity to talk to employers in a casual way and to get their foot in the door.
“For first year students to go, there isn’t any pressure on them to find an internship, or a job, but to just kind of experience it,” said Dahlstrand. “It helps them when they need to find that internship or job when they have to graduate.” Even then, these students have an opportunity to get a part time job. Businesses such as Menards and CoreFirst Bank & Trust will be there looking for part-time workers. Tricia Peterson is a junior mass media major. Reach her at patricia.peterson@washburn.edu
Washburn welcomes McCullough to SW department Michelle Boltz
on her 2006 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe. “Kansas is very biker friendLeslie McCullough comes ly,” said McCullough. to Washburn from San AntoShe recently joined the local nio, Texas, to teach for her first Harley Owners Group, and rides year in the social work departevery chance she gets. ment. For the past 24 years, McMcCullough is also an artCullough has ist, and uses a been a psychowide variety of therapist at an “ The general population doesn’t get the media such as equine facilitatwatercolor, pen meaning of social work. it’s not just ed psychotherand ink, pencil, child protective services. You have to apy business, stained glass working with and sculpture. look at a person as a whole, not as a horses and chilWhen she lived problem, help them find a place and dren. She was in Alaska for a give them the tools they need. one of the first year, she had the ” opportunity to licensed social - Dr. Leslie McCullough workers to bedo some scrimsocial work professor come an equine shaw, carving psychotherapist designs into in the field. bone. “I was originally going to be is an art form. How you yourself “Only natives got to carve an art therapist, but then I discov- present it is your art.” into ivory,” said McCullough. ered horses,” said McCullough, What made McCullough She goes on to say there is “It’s kind of like doll therapy, ex- much more to social work than choose social work is abundant: cept they play with you.” The good counteracts the bad. some think. So far, her experience at “The general population The paperwork and long hours Washburn has been a positive doesn’t get the meaning of social make it well worth it. one. “It’s like a calling. It teaches work. It’s not just child protec“The people are very friend- tive services,” said McCullough. you to be grateful, especially the ly and welcoming,” said Mc- “You have to look at a person as smaller things, and not to take Cullough. “The social work de- a whole, not as a problem. Help them for granted. What you’re partment made me feel at home them find a place, and give them able to accomplish is profound.” when I came to interview here. the tools that they need.” “Roll up your sleeves and Washburn is a comfortable place McCullough also teaches prepare to work hard. It’s goto be.” contemporary issues in social ing to be an amazing ride,” said She currently teaches four work, seminar and field practi- McCullough when asked what courses, two of which prepare so- cum I, and social work practice I. advice she would giver her stucial work majors for their practiWhen not teaching, Mc- dents. cum; and two others in practice Cullough lives and breathes Michelle Boltz is a junior mass skills, in how to talk to people. horse work, playing with her dog media major. Reach her at miOne of her favorite courses to and cat, as well as riding around chelle.boltz@washburn.edu. WASHBURN REVIEW
Photo courtesy of Leslie McCullough
A horse in the country: Leslie McCullough, social work professor at Washburn University, enjoys working with horses and has in the past used them as part of her equine therapy experiences. She is currently enjoying her new role as a professor.
teach is micro human sehavior and social environment, because it relates closest to her bachelor’s degree, only 21st century style. “This course teaches about the mind, body and spirit and how each relate with our well-being,” said McCullough. “Social work
Lady Blues volleyball and soccer open up MIAA play at home against ESU while Washburn welcomes Northeastern State University
Photo by Mike Goehring, Washburn Review
Photo by Luke Warnken, Washburn Review
Gearing up for Conference Play: Tim Collins gets his team ready to play Emporia State this Friday. The game will be Washburn’s first home game and their MIAA opener.
Taming the Tigers: Washburn jumped out to a 42-0 lead at halftime against the Fort Hays State Tigers. The Ichabods pulled off of the gas in the second half coming away with a 45-20 win.
Photo by Abby Mies, Washburn Review
Serving up Wins: Junior libero Courtney Churchman prepares to serve against rival Emporia State University. Washburn won the match 3-0 in their first home game of the season.
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