2024 PACK Welcome Week

Embark on a journey to uncover the transformative realm of Education (ED) at our upcoming session. Dive into the heart of this dynamic major, where passion meets purpose and learning extends far beyond the classroom walls. Join us to explore the diverse pathways and boundless opportunities that await within the ED program. Whether you're intrigued by teaching, educational leadership, or shaping the future of learning, let us inspire your educational journey. Don't miss out on this chance to learn about the ED major and unlock the door to endless possibilities.

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Learn about key leadership principles, the importance of teamwork, and what it can mean to lead with integrity and excellence in life.

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Do you think you have what it takes to be successful in college? (spoiler alert- you do!) Come join us for a game of playing Fact or Fiction to help you learn about all of your free tutoring and academic support options at WOU. You've got what it takes to be successful, and we're here to help along the way!

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This session will go over the finer points of Handshake and how to use it to search locally for opportunities for employment and experience. Employer expectations, and payroll paperwork are included in this engaging conversation!

How do you manage to pay for school, room and board, eat out, and more while in college? Curious about how to manage your funds in college and beyond? Good personal financial management will help you learn to control your money to achieve your financial and life goals. Join me in this interactive lecture, where we will explore the building blocks of financial success.

Attendees will learn about the Model United Nations club and travel opportunities to conferences, while debating about pizza toppings. Come learn about what the club has to offer to develop your research, public speaking and negotiation skills, and learn about important international issues ... and perhaps even enjoy sampling different pizza toppings.

Learn more about the Accelerated Undergraduate to Master's Pathway programs at WOU. You can get a master's in one year post degree completion.

It's a big world after all... but how can you live and travel abroad with no income? Answer: by teaching English. There are more English as a second language users in the world than native speakers of English, and there is still a high demand for English teachers in countries where English is not a language used by most people at home. However, unlike in the past when any native speaker of English was assumed to be capable of teaching the language to students, today the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) has become professionalized and schools want to hire trained English teachers. WOU's English Studies Department offers a 26-credit TEFL Certificate that can be completed as a Minor in Linguistics and will complement any number of Majors from Business to Education to International or Interdisciplinary Studies or English Studies. Join us to learn about teaching abroad and answer any questions you have. Whether you make teaching your career or use your skills to live abroad for a year or two after graduating but before starting a career in the US, employers value experience abroad, and your life will never be the same.

So someone told you college was free but then you got a scary email stating you have a bill. What do you do now? Visit our session to be proactive in your higher education financial health.

In this dynamic and thought-provoking presentation, we will delve into the multifaceted world of Criminal Justice and equip students with the tools they need to navigate its complexities. Unpack the harsh realities of the CJ system and learn how to cultivate traits that allow you to engage in constructive dialogue while empowering you to chart your own course in the world of Criminal Justice with confidence and purpose. Whether you're a budding CJ student or simply curious about the field, this session offers valuable insights into self-reflection and strategies for engaging in difficult conversations and viewpoints.

Looking for a way to advocate for other students and the WOU community at large? Consider joining the Student Conduct Committee!

The Student Conduct Committee meets periodically to hear and adjudicate conduct cases for students at Western who are allegedly in violation of the Student Code of Responsibility. Members of the Conduct Committee review evidence, question involved parties, and evaluate appropriate consequences should the Committee find the person responsible for the violation.

This is a unique opportunity for students in Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, Social Sciences (or anyone interested in justice, advocacy, and truth!) to gain some professional experience and skills.