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Eric Epplett's Enlightened Aviation Adventure

College of Aviation

… Aviation Adventure Submitted by Tom Thinnes on If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your … Eastwood's character in "Heartbreak Ridge" when "Gunny Highway" muttered that Marines are never stumped because they … operations," he says, "you have to be flexible to be on duty days, nights, weekends and holidays.  Finding a good …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/03/epplett

How to find out if WMU is closed

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… if WMU is closed Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Always assume WMU is open KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan … continue normal operation unless notified in one of three ways. 1. Go to www.wmich.edu Closing announcements will be … Weather-related WMU closings since 1999 1999 , Jan. 4-5--Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000 , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/50

Physics professor uncovers surprising results from nuclear reactions inside stars

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… questions. The truth is out there—several light years away among the stars, to be exact. "I'm wearing a ring on my finger. That gold was made in space somehow. And we think we have a pretty … he's been studying the environments inside stars where heavy metals are made—places where violent collisions and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65582

Sunseeker shines as WMU team ‘exceeds expectations’ at Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… Challenge Sunseeker 23 won the competition's Aesthetics Award. Courtesy: American Solar Challenge KALAMAZOO, … "My favorite part of the Formula Sun Grand Prix is always seeing our car running on the track and seeing the … Award. "Over the semesters, we have gone from a very heavy solar car to a lighter solar vehicle, and we improved …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/sunseeker-solar-car-project-2025-formula-sun-grand-prix

Jumping In and Out with Keaton Jeffrey: Aviation Technical Operations Student, Sky Dive Bronco Member and RAI Jets Intern

College of Aviation

… WMU Skydive Broncos shortly after arriving on campus.  "I wanted to get out of my comfort zone," Jeffrey says, "and jumping out of planes was the best way for me to do that."  Request College of … RAI also charters turboprops, light, medium and heavy jets -- even helicopters.    The president is Becky …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/03/jeffrey

Grayson's Anatomy - The Parts and Pieces of a Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… known an industry that can get into people's blood the way aviation does,” stated Robert Six, founder of … Information! From this initial experience, young Grayson was hooked. “I was extremely curious to know how the heavy aircraft, along with the passengers, fuel, and bags …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2017/08/grayson

WMU events canceled or rescheduled due to weather

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… and professor of civil and environmental engineering, was rescheduled for 9:30 a.m. Nov. 19 . The Nov. 19 noon … news, arts and events, visit wmich.edu/news . Related story Heavy snow and wind trigger rare campus weather closure | …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20294

Be aware of Stadium Drive construction ahead of fall move-in

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… Be aware of Stadium Drive construction ahead of fall move-in … Thursday through Tuesday, Aug. 25-30 . "Move-in day is always a day that we look forward to in Housing and Residence … pointing cars in the right direction, helping to haul heavy boxes and making the move-in process as simple as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68861

Western honors, celebrates veterans with student scholarship, local events

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… to further their education," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . Coinciding with the financial support, … the U.S. Army in 2008 as a petroleum supply specialist and was stationed at Camp Humphreys in Korea and then Fort Lee … husband Timothy started a family, as both were on active duty at the time. She followed him in his military career, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66151

Flags lowered Friday for Air Force Capt. Andrew Becker

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… of Air Force Capt. Andrew Becker , of Novi. Capt. Becker was a pilot for the 318th Special Operations Squadron. He participated in nine overseas deployments and was slated to begin training the next generation of Air … Michigan servicemen and servicewomen killed in the line of duty. Michigan was among the first states to honor its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38940