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Just Hired: Anna Thomas
January 16, 2025
Just Hired! Through the experiences of local, regional, national and international students, 春雨直播 Illinois University has some incredible alumni who are changing the world in the workforce. This series features students from all over the world who are hired post-graduation.
MOLINE, IL鈥擬eet Anna Thomas, a graduate of 春雨直播 Illinois University鈥檚 Museum Studies program who recently joined the Museum of Danish America. This institution is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history, culture and heritage of Danish immigrants and their descendants in the United States.
鈥淭he process of landing a job in the museum field is rigorous and demanding,鈥� Thomas said. 鈥淗owever, nothing is more satisfying than laying out your entire experience portfolio and getting positive feedback because of all the hard work I put into gaining experience in a wide range of areas inside museums. The most impressive aspect of my resume is my board member experience.鈥�
Thomas credited her time at WIU for preparing her for this role.
鈥淒uring my time at WIU, I learned that your faculty aren鈥檛 just there to teach or mentor you; they鈥檙e there to be your friends and a shoulder to lean on,鈥� Thomas said. 鈥淓ven as an adult in a master鈥檚 program, it truly takes a village. I can wholeheartedly say my degree in Museum Studies from WIU is the key to my success. From the emphasis on hands-on training and experiences to infinite opportunities to network with other museum professionals, I owe my success to this program.鈥�
Looking ahead, Thomas plans to remain connected with WIU.
鈥淚 will stay involved with WIU by being a proud alumna and mentoring current students in my former program,鈥� Thomas said.
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To learn more about the WIU museum studies program, visit wiu.edu/cofac/qc/museumstudies/
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