Alumni News
May 13, 2014
Llama Cop
Maximilian Clark (BA ’08, Political Science; Creative Writing) couldn’t decide if he wanted to work in politics or as a playwright. After a stint working for the NYC public advocate, Clark settled on writing and now he has a web series with Starz Digital Media. “Llama Cop” is a live-action...
May 11, 2014
A Fellow of the Institute
Debra Miersma (BA ’82, Engineering) has received the accolade of ‘A Fellow of the Institute;’ a prestigious award granted by the Project Management Institute (PMI)--the largest not-for-profit membership organization for project management professionals. This award is the highest honor bestowed by the institute and is reserved for those who have...
May 11, 2014
Amateur Driving
Some may say that Steve Oldford (BBA ’80, Industrial Marketing) began his amateur driving career in harness horse racing late in life, although he quips, “You’re never too old to get involved in such a satisfying endeavor.” Hence his nickname “You’re Never Too” Oldford. Oldford, of Croswell, Mich., has been...
May 06, 2014
Supporting Families
Candi Bush (BS ’06, Family Studies) has recently accepted a director’s position for the Michigan Department of Community Health. Bush became the Director of Michigan’s Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs in late April. According to the MDCH website, the Family Center for Children and...
May 01, 2014
LMC Honors Alumnae
Two Western Michigan University alumnae will be honored on Sunday, May 4 for their important contributions to the local community of Lake Michigan College. Both alumnae began their educational journeys at Lake Michigan College before attending WMU. The awards will be given during the College's 67th annual commencement exercise. Brenda...
April 29, 2014
A Positive Impact
Deanna Trocino, Katelyn Seidel, and Abaigeal O'Neill are picture above, left to right. Katelyn Seidel (BSN, '13, Nursing), Abaigeal O'Neill (BSN, '13, Nursing), and Deanna Trocino (BSN, '13, Nursing) started their careers in the nursing field almost immediately after graduation. All three graduated last December, and within three months they...