Coming to campus -- alumnus and illusionist Jackson Rayne
Date: December 10, 2008

Jackson Rayne (aka Jason Rowtan)  is a recent graduate who has used his liberal arts education in an interesting way: He's a nationally-known illusionist who enjoys breaking world records.

On Dec. 10, he's coming back to campus.

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The Modern Professionals Career Guide - A workshop series
Date: November 10, 2008 to February 04, 2009

Tired of staring at your computer screen, searching for career advice? We’re introducing a new face-to-face workshop series designed to help you navigate today’s world of work while you tap into the power of the Willamette Career Network.

Update: Due to demand, we will be offering additional rounds of workshops. These will begin in November 2008, but stay tuned for details of workshops to come early next year as well.

Want to stay in the loop? Email careernetwork@willamette.edu if you'd like us to keep you informed about upcoming sessions.

Have a career in Beer? We want to know!
Date: September 24, 2008

Do you have a career in beer?  If so, we're interested.

Soon the Career Network will unveil a special event directed at this headiest of career paths.  But to do so, we need to draw on the experiences of our alumni.

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Willamette alumni garner awards...for strange career paths?

Willamette alumni find their way to some interesting jobs. Some acquire job titles that are familiar, of course, and some find those that are non-traditional. Some alumni do jobs you might never have even heard of.

Moreover, many Willamette grads end up in places they would never have imagined when they chose their major.

We decided to investigate. We developed a “You’re Doing What with Your Degree?” event and ended up recognizing six alumni in particular for taking unique or unexpected career paths and ending up in some truly remarkable places.