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… "Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Captain Dave Powell, dean of the College of Aviation, is often quoted as saying, “Sometimes it’s better to be lucky, … into something with a keen sense of where we are heading.  However, it is common to experience some turbulence, or …

… Art grad curates impressive resume through Experience-Driven Learning … picked up a paintbrush, I idolized performers,” she says. “My childhood heroes weren’t painters but visionaries like … took the idea and ran with it. She pitched a gallery show at the Richmond Center for Visual Arts and got a job …

… WMU MBA student embraces bold choices, new beginnings Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— “I’ve always enjoyed … out as someone who has had a significant influence on how I hope to think, communicate and lead after earning my …

… Earning a CPA license before graduation: A valuable asset … says Delaney Knoll from Frankenmuth, Michigan. “I started my master’s courses with the hope that I could pass one or … more international experiences that help students see how accounting connects globally. At the same time, we’re …

… Champion for college: Grad student wins statewide award for … in scholarships. Her nominator for the award highlighted how she engaged and incorporated community-based businesses … she had learned with fellow advisors to help them succeed. “My psychology background definitely shows up in how I …

… Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A … memory feels impossible, but what stuck with me most was how incredibly kind and resilient the people of Tanzania … food, dance and communication.  “Every student at WMU should take the time to explore the variety of study abroad …

… Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens … he says. “I had never left the country, never flown by myself, so it was a huge step.”    A science-minded student … beginning when I arrived at Western, I was thinking about how I could set myself apart in the language department to …

… Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, … leadership workshops and community engagement, I learned how to lead with humility and purpose.”    Najafi also … the Circle of Change Leadership Conference, which put him shoulder to shoulder with student leaders from around the …

… Madison Sedmak turns opportunities into outcomes Submitted by … Madison Sedmak is a trendsetter in her internships and in how she embraces professional development opportunities at … on and off campus. If a student organization interests you, check it out! Don't be afraid to try new things because you …

… shares insight into what it takes to lead organizations and how students can position themselves for leadership … to synchronize with various parties on these key points often leads to conflict, especially in larger complex … to any business or government environment. Q: What skills should students develop if they aspire to lead teams or …