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Laura Velasquez |
| Graduated 2008 |
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| Major: Meteorology | |
| Minors: Mathematics and Geographic Information Systems | |
| Current Position: Broadcast meteorologist, WOOD-TV NBC in Grand Rapids, Michigan | |
| Biography: | |
While in her senior year at CMU, Laura was hired part-time by WOOD-TV as a broadcast meteorologist for the Weekend Daybreak, following a summer-long internship at the station. Following graduation, she became a full-time member of Storm Team 8, with her primary responsibility being the Weekend Daybreak show, airing from 6 to 8 a.m. She also fills in for both the Noon Show and Weekend Daybreak, along with providing weather updates during the Today Show, radio forecasts to many AM/FM stations, and written forecasts for the WOOD-TV web site and five local newspapers. Educational, charitable, and community activities are another major facet of the job. Working with a highly skilled and experienced team of meteorologists has been a beneficial aspect of Laura's career. |
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| On her time at CMU: | |
| "My goals in life have always started with the knowledge that I can achieve almost anything if I work hard enough for it and give it everything I have. The meteorology program at CMU provided the basis, resources, and professors to help me pursue my goals and accomplish my dreams!" |
