Category: People

Our latest staff profile features Kevin Hoeltzle! -What do you do on campus? I am an electromechanical and mechatronics instructor at Western’s main La Crosse campus. Along with teaching classes for those programs, I am working with a team to build our new Internet of Things Integration Specialist program. Lastly, along with teaching and managing […]

In our latest staff profile series, we feature Keith Lease! -What do you do on campus? I am a Human Services Instructor -Where is your favorite place at Western?I miss the office pods in Coleman where I’m surrounded by my colleagues. It can be a bit tight in there but I loved being able to […]

We are celebrating National Dental Assistant Week on March 1-5, a chance to honor those working hard to keep our smiles nice and healthy! Below is a feature on recent Dental Assistant grad Samuel Grzelak! -Where do you work? I currently work at Sparta Dental Center. -What do you enjoy most about your job? I […]

Our staff profile series continues with a spotlight on Amery Bodelson! -What do you do on campus? I’m a Communication Skills Instructor, teaching writing, speech, and literature -Where is your favorite place at Western? The classroom. I love the energy of the interaction that happens there. -What are your hobbies? I enjoy cooking, hiking, walking, […]

Our next student profile features Jack Johnston, who is picturedserving our country in Afghanistan last year. -What is your program? I’m in the Criminal Justice program. -Who is your favorite instructor? My favorite instructor at Western is Mike Earll/ -What do you like about Western? At Western, every one of the staff is here to […]

Our student profile features are back! Today, we are taking a look at Western’s Medical Lab Technician program! To learn more, visit https://www.westerntc.edu/medical-lab-technician. Today’s feature is on Ruth Dupey, a recent MLT grad who is working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. -What do you on a daily basis? I am in the […]

Over the last several weeks, Western has been highlighting recent Respiratory Therapist grads on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are just a few of those stories. Lauren “The COVID19 pandemic has created a unique opportunity to highlight the value of respiratory therapists, an oftentimes unrecognized field. I am proud of my colleagues, […]

Today’s staff profile highlights James Bushman! -What do you do on campus? I’m an instructor for Digital Media Production. -Where is your favorite place at Western? I love the green roof in the ITC building. It’s a great place to escape, yet still be on campus. -What are your hobbies? Games! Board games, video games, […]

The first week in March was Dental Assistant Week, a chance to recognize the importance of Dental Assistants across the country, and an opportunity to highlight our own graduates in the field! To learn more, visit www.westerntc.edu/dental-assistant. Below is a feature from Taylor Berra. Where are you currently working? I work for Dr. Richard A. Lehrke […]

We are expanding our popular series by looking beyond instructors into roles that work with students on a regular basis outside of the classroom. Below, we feature Financial Office Assistant Janessa Horstman! -What do you do on campus? I work in the Office of Student Financial Aid. I assist students with the financial aid process […]