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Derek Van Dam |
| Graduated 2006 |
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| Majors: Meteorology and Broadcast and Cinematic Arts | |
| Minors: Mathematics | |
| Current Position: Head of Weather/Chief Meteorologist at e.tv/e.news in Cape Town, South Africa, an International 24-hours News and Weather Channel that covers the African continent | |
| Biography: | |
As a student, Derek worked as the weekend meteorologist for WEYI-NBC in Flint, Michigan. Following graduation, he was promoted to weekday morning meteorologist where he worked to perfect his skills. Derek holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation from the American Meteorological Society, their highest designation for broadcast meteorologists. Derek's philanthropic interests brought him to Africa, where he later moved after 3-1/2 years at WEYI-NBC. Derek was recently voted by South Africans as the Country's Best Newcomer. |
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| On his time at CMU: | |
| "CMU's newly improved meteorology program has expanded my career opportunities ten-fold. It was the endless dedication of the staff and personnel that helped me succeed to where I am today. They always put the student first and truly vowed to be a mentor to each student." |
