{"id":22385,"date":"2024-05-14T15:54:15","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T19:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/?p=22385"},"modified":"2025-05-06T08:39:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T12:39:44","slug":"meet-presidents-student-ambassador-blake-filkins-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/meet-presidents-student-ambassador-blake-filkins-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet President&#8217;s Student Ambassador Blake Filkins &#8217;26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Kalamazoo College is spotlighting its President\u2019s Student Ambassadors to let you know who they are and the roles they serve for K. As student leaders, ambassadors serve as an extension of the president\u2019s hospitality at events and gatherings, welcoming alumni and guests of the College.\u202fAbout 18 students serve as ambassadors each academic year. The students selected show strong communication skills and demonstrate leadership through academic life, student life or community service.\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Meet Blake Filkins \u201926, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/academic\/programs\/psychology\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/academic\/programs\/psychology\/\">psychology<\/a> major and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/academic\/programs\/spanish-language-and-literature\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/academic\/programs\/spanish-language-and-literature\/\">Spanish<\/a> minor from Plainwell, Michigan, through a Q-and-A conducted with Social Media Ambassador Blagoja Naskovski \u201924. Blake is a student government executive leader, resident assistant, and student assistant at the <a href=\"https:\/\/studev.kzoo.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/studev.kzoo.edu\/\">Office of Student Development<\/a>. He also is engaged in several college committees such as community council, Advancement, the Black and Orange Awards committee and the Day of Gracious Living committee.\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your favorite part of being a student at K?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I cherish most about being a student at K is the close-knit relationships that flourish here. Whether it\u2019s the bonds with professors, staff or fellow students, K fosters a sense of personal connection. Here, you\u2019re valued as an individual rather than just a number, and being recognized and appreciated is truly enriching throughout your college journey. My growth wouldn\u2019t be the same without the unique experience offered by the <em>K-Plan<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"431\" height=\"555\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filkins-PSA.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of President's Student Ambassador Blake Filkins\" class=\"wp-image-22386\" style=\"width:371px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filkins-PSA.jpg 431w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filkins-PSA-300x386.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filkins-PSA-116x150.jpg 116w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blake Filkins &#8217;26 serves as a President&#8217;s Student Ambassador at Kalamazoo College.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filkins-Student-Government-600x400.png\" alt=\"President's Student Ambassador Blake Filkins with others who participate in student government\" class=\"wp-image-22387\" style=\"width:360px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filkins-Student-Government-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filkins-Student-Government-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filkins-Student-Government-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filkins-Student-Government-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filkins-Student-Government-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filkins-Student-Government.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Filkins (front row, center) is a student government executive leader, resident assistant, and student assistant at the Office of Student Development.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"489\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filins-with-other-PSAs-600x489.jpg\" alt=\"Blake Filkins at Hodge House with other President's Student Ambassadors\" class=\"wp-image-22389\" style=\"width:366px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filins-with-other-PSAs-600x489.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filins-with-other-PSAs-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filins-with-other-PSAs-150x122.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filins-with-other-PSAs-1536x1251.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filins-with-other-PSAs.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Filkins (back right) says he highly encourages students interested in joining the President&#8217;s Student Ambassador Program to connect with him.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"597\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filkins-at-announcement-600x597.png\" alt=\"A group gathered at the Hicks Student Center\" class=\"wp-image-22388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filkins-at-announcement-600x597.png 600w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filkins-at-announcement-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filkins-at-announcement-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2024\/05\/Blake-Filkins-at-announcement.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blake Filkins (right at lectern) introduces President Jorge G. Gonzalez during an event at the Hicks Student Center.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why did you decide to serve as a President\u2019s Student Ambassador?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I decided to become a President\u2019s Student Ambassador out of gratitude for my enriching experience at K. My desire to share my journey and successes with alumni and prospective students led me to this role. The program comprises driven individuals with remarkable aspirations. The opportunity to collaborate with them and engage with alumni is such a wonderful opportunity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your favorite part of being a President\u2019s Student Ambassador?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love the opportunity to connect with the President\u2019s staff, alumni and the broader college community. It&#8217;s incredibly fulfilling to exchange and hear the remarkable stories that stem from K. At every event, I encounter individuals with unique K experiences who deepen my appreciation for the College and reinforce my gratitude for being part of this community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What advice do you have for students who may want to join President&#8217;s Student Ambassadors some day?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I highly encourage any student interested in joining the President&#8217;s Student Ambassador Program to reach out to PSAs, including myself, to learn about our experiences and the connections we&#8217;ve made. I also recommend attending college events to gain insight into interacting with alumni and prospective students. 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