Category: People

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 […]

This Western staff feature highlights Dillon Mader! -What do you do on campus? I work for Project Proven, serving students with criminal records. I work in La Crosse County Jail and on Western’s La Crosse campus. I teach and provide case management in both places. The goal is to ease the transition from incarceration to […]

We have our first student profile of the Spring Term! Here, we feature Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration student Isabelle Warner. -Where did you grow up? I grew up in Eau Claire, WI -What is your program? Associate of Applied Science – Air Condition, Heating, & Refrigeration -Who has been your favorite instructor at Western? […]

We have another staff profile! Here, we feature Wendy Brownell. -What do you do on campus? Administrative Assistant Integrated Technology Division -Where is your favorite place at Western? My favorite place at Western is walking through the hallways of the buildings. I like to observe from a distance the makings of what Western has to […]

We are continuing our popular staff profile series with a look at Linda Duffy! -What do you do on campus? I am an instructor in the Communication Skills Department, teaching classes in the Associate of Science in Liberal Arts (ASLA) program. Additionally, I coordinate Western’s study abroad options and serve as the advisor for Phi […]

After a long gap, we have another student profile! Today, we feature Tara Kelly. -What is your program, and where did you go to high school? My program is IT-Web and Software Development. I went to La Crosse Center High School, class of 2004. -Favorite instructor? I have liked all my instructors at Western for different […]

As we enter this final week of the spring term, we have one last staff profile for you! Today, we feature Tracy Craker. -What do you do on campus? I am an instructor in the Early Childhood Education program. I have the incredible opportunity to teach students who shape lives by working with children from […]