Student Employment: Getting a college job

Student employees play a very important role in the workforce of Walla Walla University.  Each February supervisors are invited to nominate student workers who they feel have been an exceptional employee.  A committee reviews the nominations and makes a selection.  

This year we are pleased to announce the Student Employee of the Year for Walla Walla University is Josue Mendez, Lead Student Chaplain with the Chaplain’s Office at Walla Walla University.  

Here are a few of the comments from Josue’s nomination: 

“Josue is humble, compassionate, steadfast, and well respected as a leader. Josue meets weekly with ministry leaders to listen and encourage and respond to needs. His clam demeanor and listening skills help others trust him when a crisis comes up and especially in a year of transition in a search for a lead chaplain.” 

“During this transition year without a lead campus chaplain, Josue has taken on more responsibilities and ownership to ensure leaders are well supported and ministries are running smoothly.” 

“Josue did not know what he was signing up for last Spring when he agreed to this position, but his experience, competence, and collaborative and hopeful spirit have helped our office and ministries continue strong. His humble heart and Christ-like leadership have set an example of service that is contagious and inspirational to our student leaders. He has been a huge source of encouragement and support, going above and beyond whether large or small tasks for me as a chaplain and all our office staff. I’m not sure how we would have managed this year without him in this role.” 

Josue receives a certificate, plaque and a $5000 scholarship.