On this episode of The Student Shift, deliberator VK talks with Merze Tate College's interim dean, Dr. Staci Perryman-Clark; associate dean, Dr. Deveta Gardner; and assistant dean, Tomika Griffin-Brown as their authentic selves. Listen as they talk about their inspirations, their mentors, the impact they create, and hope. Real fierce talk with a few mic drops.

This is a special extended episode of The Student Shift as we approach the holiday season here in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our host, VK, chats with special guest WMU student, Allie Rak. Allie shares all things Kalamazoo and WMU - from Hopcat fries to Starbucks in the new student center - learn how to become authentically involved in student life on the campus of Western Michigan University.

In this episode of The Student Shift, your deliberator, VK, sits down with WMU's sweetheart, student Sierra Ward. They discuss the life of Dr. Merze Tate and the Merze Tate Explorers as Sierra shares her experience and transition from being an Explorer to a WMU student. Sierra's stories range from learning it's ok to yell at football games to finding your place on Western's campus as a Kalamazoo Promise scholar.

In this episode of The Student Shift, host VK chats with bestie, Janay Christian, Assistant Director of Mental Well-being at WMU. They discuss counseling at Sindecuse Health Center, the benefits of living in a diverse community, how to be "gentle with your mental" and many more resources on the campus of Western Michigan University.

Explore Exploratory Advising at Western Michigan University! Join VK and special guests, Dillion Dolby and Zahra Renani as they discuss class registration, Degree Works, the WMU Student Success Hub and so much more (like the International Festival!) on this episode of The Student Shift.

Special guest, Nate Nguyen, shares cool (and hip!) stuff about the LBGTQ office on the campus on Western Michigan University. VK and Nate discuss coming out, the "Safe on Campus" training at WMU, alt prom and Friendsgiving on this episode of The Student Shift.

LGBTQ Student Services on Instagram: @wmu_lbgt

We've been waiting all year for this one day...it's Bronco Bash!

Discover the location of the most beautiful sunrise you'll ever see in Kalamazoo, Michigan and much more on this episode of The Student Shift with your host, VK and special guest, Wayne Bond, Assistant Director of Student Engagement.

Bronco Bash on Instagram: @Broncobash

In this episode of The Student Shift, our host, VK, chats with Jackie and Kate from WMU Housing and Residence Life about moving in to campus housing!