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… to class. Do your work. Ask for help.  Emblazoned on the wall at the entrance of the College of Arts and Sciences … director of academic advising, Kevin Knutson , who retired after 27 years at Western Michigan University.   Those … you’re here to help solve students’ problems. The most rewarding (part of the job) is the students,” Knutson says. …

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As senior Samantha Parent races toward the finish line to complete her human resource … and welcome d in their position s .”   Parent has always had a crew of Western faculty mentors to guide her.     … organizational shifts and be able to adapt to it smoothly. After taking this class with Dr. Jennifer Palthe , I feel I …

… technology to underrepresented youth in the Kalamazoo area. After about a dozen years of hosting classes around the … of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The academy was formed by Lois Rodgers Renner-Lewis , B.A.’83, M.A.’00, … to enter the field of technology and receive support by way of mentorships, scholarships and internships that will …

… entertainment for the upcoming season. Burgos is looking forward to working in this dynamic industry, especially after his additional experiences with the game presentation … director of game presentation for the Florida Panthers, to walk through a typical game day. “Seeing the ins and outs of …

… Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty Submitted … in higher education annually with the Emerging Scholar Awards. Drs. Megan Grunert Kowalske , chair of the Department … as well as receiving the prestigious Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Award in 2014, a …

… shock for Molly Cochran. “I’m an American citizen, but I was born in Sasebo, Japan,” she says. “There was a military base there, and both of my parents teach in … Honors College, where they participate in long-term group service projects that are the cornerstone of their …

… to build a better bone model Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Walcott, a master faculty specialist who teaches anatomy and … their innovation, design and project-management skills. After these two needs converged, a student-developed design … the anatomy suite at the College of Health and Human Services. For years, he tried to build his own replica of …

… of Ethics in Society. The short documentary "Peace During War," profiling the lives of Michael Wilder and Yafinceio … 'Blood feud' Wilder and Harris let go of their blood feud after serving time in prison and meeting again in college. … as role models for local youth through the Peace During War Project. Yafinceio "Big B" Harris and Michael "Too …

… selling it and opening the “County Home” in 1848. The home was located between Comstock and Galesburg. Reasons listed … often absent in history,” Sebastian says. The County Home was located at what is now River Oaks Park, between Comstock … The site was later developed into River Oaks County Park after the buildings were demolished in 1974. The ledgers …

… through Make-A-Wish Submitted by Erin Flynn on Vail Fear was all smiles on his visit to the College of Aviation. Vail … the Cirrus simulator for a spin alongside Blackburn. Vail watches a plane taxiing on the tarmac alongside aviation … aviation community—and hopefully inspire a future pilot.”   After warming up in the G7 simulator, Nic Rowe , faculty …