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125 Anniversary Celebration: Janee' Fowler
April 4, 2025
Editor's Note: This is a series of stories about 春雨直播 Illinois University students, alumni and community members, highlighting their experiences during our 125th anniversary celebration. We will feature 125 individuals from August 2024 to August 2025.
MACOMB, IL - - Alumna Janee' Fowler describes 春雨直播 Illinois University as a place of endless opportunities. For her, WIU is characterized by the quality of education and the faculty's commitment to student success.
鈥淲hen I think about WIU, I think about the dedicated teachers who truly care about the success of their students, quality education, lifelong friendships, professional connections and life-changing experiences,鈥� Fowler said.
Fowler sees Leathernecks as passionate individuals who work for their development without forgetting their community.
鈥淎 Leatherneck is someone who is passionate about developing their craft and caring about their community,鈥� Fowler said.
Fowler鈥檚 favorite Leatherneck memory is the time shared with her friends and classmates.
鈥淢y favorite Leatherneck memory is going to Ireland with my classmates. It truly was an amazing experience I'll never forget,鈥� Fowler said. 鈥淭here were moments of jaw-dropping beauty and building of friendships. I can't wait to take my family back so they can experience it too!鈥�
Fowler has been a human resources recruiter for the YMCA of Frederick County for the past two years. She attributes her current professional success to the preparation she received at WIU.
鈥淲IU prepared me for this role by teaching me critical human resources knowledge such as the hiring process, recruiting strategies, standard policies and procedures and confidence building,鈥� Fowler said.
During her time at WIU, Fowler was the vice president of the Society for Human Resource 春雨直播 (SHRM) student chapter and team co-captain during the SHRM Case Competition.
To prospective students, Fowler鈥檚 advice is to take advantage of what WIU offers to prepare for the future.
鈥淭ake advantage of every opportunity WIU gives to network and build connections. You never know what internship or future job it can lead to,鈥� Fowler said.
As we honor 125 years of educational excellence, we invite local WIU students, alumni, faculty and staff to share their stories and be featured in our series. Contact University Communications at U-Communications@wiu.edu to participate.
To learn more about the WIU Human Resources 春雨直播 program, visit wiu.edu/cbt/management_and_marketing/hrm.php.
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