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David Chaplin obituary

News

… sociology at Western Michigan University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as … served on numerous national organizations and panels and was a member of such professional groups as the American … a Latin American Studies Association task force that was a follow-up to President Jimmy Carter's special …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352

Friday Feature: Jessica Birnbaum

College of Aviation

… of the best flight schools in the country and I just knew I was meant to go here” she said, “I did not want to be anywhere else, so it was the only school I … million Security Guard Contract. From DTW to DEN, Birnbaum ended up back at her Western Michigan University home.  Her …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/birnbaum

Marcus Williams: From Seattle to Supersonic (Almost!)

College of Aviation

… is today.  For as long as he can remember, Williams has always had an infatuation with aviation.  Not only were planes being built in his home of Seattle, Wash., they were also present in the sky.  With a … dreamed.  According to Williams, “As a toddler, I used to always have an interest in the airport my parents would drive …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/03/williams

WMU to celebrate Arbor Day, 2012 Tree Campus recertification

News

… , at the east end of its Goldsworth Valley Pond. WMU landscape services staff will be planting a Baldcypress … The event will include a short program updating attendees about the University’s Arbor Day history and recent … , contact Darrell Junkins, WMU grounds supervisor in landscape services, at darrell.junkins@wmich.edu or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6443

Building Her Future, One Aircraft at a Time: The Journey of WMU’s Natalie Smeltzer

College of Aviation

… And that assignment won't be far from her roots.  Smeltzer was born and raised in Holland, Mich., a Lake Michigan … extravaganza that celebrates its Dutch heritage.   It was in her home community where a career in aviation dawned on Smeltzer.  "I attended a 'Flight Night' at Tulip City Airport," says the 2023 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/smeltzer

Safety-focused redesign will close Oliver Lane/Oakland Drive intersection

Facilities Management

… of Kalamazoo, who has jurisdiction over Oakland Drive, is aware of the closure. Construction for this project is … Oakland Drive will then become green space, with the sidewalk being extended to run continuously along Oakland Drive.   Moving …

https://wmich.edu/facilities/news/2026/03/oliver-lane-oakland-drive-intersection-closure

WMU Libraries publishes open textbooks on religion and Chinese language

University Libraries

… Chinese: Bridging the Gaps for Success ,” by Drs. Xiaojun Wang , Jin Liu , Ping Yu and Ms. Yuanyuan Huang . In many … textbooks to address a gap in content available in the OER landscape, which is the case for both new textbooks. “Career …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/01/new-religion-chinese-language-textbooks-published

From vault to venue: Waldo’s new event space opens

University Libraries

… From vault to venue: Waldo’s new event space opens Submitted by Angela Brcka on … 2025, the University Libraries opened a new event space on Waldo Library’s third floor in the former Special … Center . Concerns about preservation of delicate materials due to aging heating and cooling systems prompted …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impract-report-new-event-space

WMU alum's nature photography shown through October, reception set

News

… "Nature's Embrace," the exhibit is a unique collection of landscape images that celebrate the environment. Strazdas … Friday, Oct. 30 . For more information , contact Gay Walker at gay.walker@wmich.edu or (269) 387-3839. For more news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27280

WMU to join Michiganders in celebrating 2014 Arbor Day

News

… Day Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on This year, landscape services staff will plant a scarlet oak tree. … at 1650 Oakland Drive, just north of the intersection of Howard Street and Oakland Drive on the grounds of the former … champion trees The event will include a short program. Attendees will hear details about the scarlet oak and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15310