Become A Professional Volunteer Mentor
April is National Volunteer Month and should be a reminder to all of us to offer our talent,energy and time to those who need it. The month was originally established to reward those who so selflessly...
View ArticleThree Skills That Employers Want
According to current recruiters, strong verbal and written communication are still one of the first skills employers look for when hiring. Adding opportunities on your resume that show off these...
View ArticleAiming for Perfection; A Deadly Habit
Your mind races at night with all the thoughts of what you did or didn’t do before bedtime and obviously, sleep continues to evade you. When you do fall asleep, you actually dream of the same; did I...
View ArticleA Reminder On Mother’s Day
One of my favorite past Mothers Days gifts was a handmade coupon book that was stapled on the side and in not so perfect lettering; a series of free coupons I could use for all occasions. There were...
View ArticleIn Honor of West’s 2012 Graduates
The week has been hectic while writing a final paper for my class here at Western, working, and planning my trip to Phoenix to share in the honor of our 2012 commencement. And for the first time, I was...
View ArticleIndy 500: Building Attributes at the Racetrack
Dario Franchitti sailed past the checkered flag to receive his third win at the Indy 500 yesterday. And it wasn’t enough that passion, drive and determination carried him to the winners finish line, it...
View ArticleWhy West?
Felicia Lee, student here at West, shares her experience on pursuing her education and thoughts about future endeavors. Why do you want to achieve a degree? I chose higher education even though I do...
View ArticleCelebrate Your Independence
Looking back on my Fourth of July’s, the holiday was always consumed with fireworks of some kind and not the emotional ones either. Fireworks that snapped, crackled and popped from all locations, just...
View ArticleAmazing Commitment While Coping With Grief
Born the youngest of eight girls, Lillian Cochran has never let life tragedies become an interruption but rather propel her forward toward accomplishment. Always an aspiring student for more wisdom and...
View ArticleTen Tips for Parent, Employee and Student
More times than not during your journey towards a degree, you have to decide between family and your schoolwork. Ultimately, your final decision is never an easy one and once made, you’re so exhaustive...
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