Washburn offers poor employer selection at career fair

As the semester is well underway, many students expecting to graduate in December are actively seeking jobs. One place professors and career services encourage students to go is the career fair. It was advertised that over 100 employers would be at the fair. What was not advertised is that some of employers are marketing to students with college degrees, but the positions they have available do not really require a college degree.

Some of these employers include Chick-fil-a, Walgreens, Alorica, Dillion's, Sears and Sherwin Williams. It is arguable many management positions may prefer a college degree, but it is not a requirement. Also, there is little room for advancement in local management roles. Another point may be that there are corporate positions available with these companies, which is true. But take note Chick-fil-a is headquartered  in Atlanta, Walgreens and Sears in Illinois, Alorica California, Sherwin Williams in Ohio. However, the recruiters at the career fair are not seeking people for their corporate office, they are seeking people to fill their entry-level, low-paying, local jobs.

Cerner, Garmin, Sprint, Burns and McDonnell skip over Washburn. When career services was inquired about why these large employers would not be at the career fair, their response was low student interest. Career services suggests students interested in opportunities with large Kansas City based companies seek out other career fairs, at other universities.

While the selection of regional employers was poor, some notable Topeka companies were in attendance such as BNSF, Westar, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Payless, Security Benefit, Advisors Excel and Hills. If students are looking to stay local, the Washburn Career Fair is a worthwhile experience. If students want to get out of dodge, they should look into the career fairs offered by Kansas State University, University of Kansas.

Review editing on Sept. 14

On Monday, Sept. 14, I edited four stories at the Washburn Review. I learned it is extremely important to proofread and edit your own story before giving it to another editor. It seems like a small task, but it is amazing what errors are missed when writing the first draft.

Career fair

Today I attended the career fair. This was the first time in the two years at Washburn that I have attended. I was a little nervous and didn't know what to expect. I was amazed with all of the business's that I already have been scoping out on their website's for job listings. I enjoyed walking through and talking to some of the vendors. I made a few contacts and hope to hear back from them. I am glad that I finally attended the career fair.

(EDIT) Aging exhibit displays at Mulvane

      "Perspectives on Aging," an art exhibition showcasing the different aspects of the aging process, will be displayed at the Mulvane Art Museum on the campus of Washburn University until Oct. 24. 
      The exhibit, located in the Joanna E. Harrison and Maxine J. Anton Galleries, features the work of Elizabeth Layton and Edward Navone. Their art displays different experiences that the elderly encounter during the aging process.

Artwork by Elizabeth Layton

      Layton's art features self-portraits that capture the wrinkles and sagging skin that accompany aging, as well as portraits that showcase her long-term companionship with her husband. Her portraits focus on silly, sweet and sometimes petrifying moments that supplement the golden years.

Artwork by Edward Navone

      On the other hand, Navone's artwork tackles the darker and terrifying sides of aging as he records his father's struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Through heartbreaking and beautiful sketches, Navone is able to capture the challenges his father faced during his battle with dementia. 
      Despite the fact these two artists create contrasting pieces of art, they each offer thought-provoking perspectives of the aging process. This exhibition demonstrates that old age, like other stages of life, offers moments of pain, desire, joy and sadness. 

      The "Perspectives on Aging" exhibition is open and free to the public. For more information visit the Mulvane Art Museum webpage. 

Perspectives on Aging

In our society it seems that the perspective of aging is one-dimensional. We view the inevitable aging process as a slow decline into despair and a loss of independence, yet our perspective only captures a small piece of the truth. Washburn University’s Mulvane Art Museum is presently running an exhibit that offers us the unique opportunity to see the other side of the aging process. In their exhibit Perspectives on Aging, artists Elizabeth Layton and Ed Navone show us that old age, like many other stages of life, offers moments of joy, sadness, desire and pain. 

Layton’s art features self-portraits that capture the wrinkles and sagging skin that come with aging, as well as portraits that show the splendor of long-term companionship with her husband. Her portraits focus on the silly, sweet and sometimes petrifying moments that come with the golden years.

Artwork by: Elizabeth Layton

Navone’s artwork, however, tackles a much darker and terrifying side of aging as he chronicles his father’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Navone captures the challenges his father faced during his battle with dementia in heartbreaking and beautiful sketches.

Artwork by: Ed Navone

While it may appear the artwork in Perspectives on Aging contradict each other, they offer a thought-provoking perspective on a complicated process. The exhibit is on display until Oct. 24. More information can be found on the Mulvane Art Museum's Website.

Washburn under construction [EDIT]

Students can observe while walking around Washburn’s campus that there are many different construction projects underway. The two most obvious sites are Morgan Hall and the Kansas Bureau of Investigations building. Morgan Hall which is almost completed, already looks beautiful. The KBI building is also near completion. Another minor site is near Henderson Learning Center and the KSNT building. 
When walking toward Henderson from the southwest parking lot there is a new parking lot going in. Most commuting students would agree that Washburn could use more parking, especially at the beginning of each semester when attendance is at the highest. The construction on this lot is very loud everyday and has an odor similar to that of an animal farm. Despite the negative side effects of it, Washburn has accomplished a lot in the past couple years with the construction. Students may wonder, what Washburn will do to continue to update and expand campus?  

Washburn under construction

Walking around Washburn’s campus there are many different construction sites. Construction at Morgan Hall, which by the way looks beautiful and it’s almost finished. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation building will add more value to the campus. When walking toward Henderson from the parking lot from the southwest there is a new parking lot going in. Washburn could use more parking especially at the beginning of each semester. It’s very loud every day and it smells like a you're on a farm. Washburn has accomplished a lot in the past couple years with the construction. What will Washburn do next to improve this wonderful campus that offers so much?