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… University alumnus Robert Repke had initially directed his career aspirations toward a musical field. “I was … co-op, practicum or field experience where they applied what they were learning in the classroom. Repke is now a … Professional Engineering license, says he doesn’t know yet what engineering area he’ll choose when his rotation …

… into reality Submitted by Erin Flynn on “The day-to-day is very fun and engaging. But when you take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s very … and engaging. But when you take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s very …

… Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— For Francisco Viana de Sousa Santos , studying abroad is nothing new. … future career in finance. “I am starting to understand how what we learn in the classroom can be applied to the real … job of preparing me for this,” he says. While Santos is somewhat of an expert in living abroad, he says the experience …

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—There is nothing like a good mystery or the intrigue of secret … For sophomore Evelyn Ortiz-Martinez , that feeling is part of what she loves about her chosen major at Western Michigan …

… on Jemele Hill KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acclaimed author and activist Jemele Hill will speak on the campus of Western Michigan … learn how to be vocal leaders and better take a stand for what is right,” Jones says. About Jemele Hill Hill’s more … than 20 years in journalism has included stops at the biggest sports media network and several reputable newspapers, …

… writes book on legendary health pioneer, John Harvey Kellogg Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wilson … arrived in mailboxes across the country. But Battle Creek history possesses another, equally rich legacy that a Western … books, I really got a great deal more respect for him and what he achieved." Kellogg grew up in what essentially was …

… Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Make-a-Wish Foundation. As Matzka and McIver spoke about what he was trying to do with MyTurn, McIver saw a good … provided space for the class to govern itself and decide what kind of event we wanted to put on, how we wanted to …

… Research and Dessert 2013 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Workshops and discussions on funding and other resources for faculty … and identify focus areas of discovery activities, what expertise they are looking for and what they can offer a research or discovery collaboration. …

… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s  jazz studies program is boasting four awards from international magazine DownBeat in its 47th annual Student Music Awards. View the issue . Two recent alumni and two small jazz groups secured awards in what’s considered the most prestigious competition in jazz …

… E Lee Kalamazoo broadcast pioneer Carl E Lee , who with his late wife Winifred Lee was the namesake for Western … in 2012, pledged $500,000 for construction of a home for what is now the Carl E and Winifred Lee Honors College. The … and Fetzer Television Co. The companies included what are now WWMT-TV and WKZO radio. Lee also headed up six …