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Managing Matthew Wietstock: Pursuing a Career in Operations through Flight

College of Aviation

… on The thrill of riding a roller coaster is not the one you want to repeat in an airplane. Nevertheless, College of … experience them -- preferably by flying to the many theme parks that showcase them. "Outside of college," says … major at Western Michigan University , is a bit backward.  Double majors in the College of Aviation are not that …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/wietstock

LBGT Student Services hosts coming out events

News

… sessions that focus on the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender community begin Monday, Oct. 16 , and run … Celebrated annually, that day marks the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights that occurred in 1988. … Student Association. Tuesday, Oct. 17 , 6 to 7:30 p.m., Trans Tuesday Discussion—Participants will connect with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43253

LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus

W Magazine

… students is coming to WMU. The Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference is expected to draw … by graduate assistant Ronald DeVrou in 1989, the office was just the sixth of its kind in the nation at the time, … in political science as well as communication, the Comstock Park, Michigan, native holds leadership roles in a number of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57382

Public invited to apply to four-week translation program

News

… Public invited to apply to four-week translation program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … program for those learning Arabic, Japanese or Russian who want to improve their translation skills while working on … languages as part of their careers; and native speakers who want experience translating to English. Organized by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/264

Ethics Center series topics range from medical errors to conspiracy theories

Study of Ethics in Society

… Next  is the 2022 Burian Lecture, “Uncertain Expertise in Trans Medicine” with stef shuster , assistant professor of … August 1985, the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after Western faculty across the curriculum met …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69276

Dance students join pros for Chicago performance

News

… in the Harris Theatre in downtown Chicago near Millennium Park. The group will perform as part of the theatre's "Eat … to be working with professionals is extraordinarily rewarding and exciting." This is not the first time the WMU … Bommel on a joint performance. The dance, "Addio Amore," was performed by the joint cast at Kalamazoo's Chenery …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/47

On-campus homecoming for soldiers set

News

… at 4 p.m. at the University Arena. The general public may park in Lot 80, the Ellsworth Parking Ramp, for this event. Lot 14 at the south end of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5865

Overcoming gang life is topic of diversity series talk

News

… story and discuss hardships faced by students and how to transcend obstacles as well as pursue passions. Attendees … roundtable discussion and refreshments.  There will be free parking for the event in Parking Structure 1 next to … for WMU employees. The morning program is for instructors wanting to learn ways to connect with students and prepare …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27152

The ultimate assist: Sports and Event Management Club to connect students with industry at career fair

College of Education and Human Development

… job openings, summer internships and professional pathways. In addition, students organized a panel with industry … challenges that make the profession challenging and rewarding. Employers and partners in attendance will include Discover Kalamazoo, the City of Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation Department, Greenleaf …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/sports-event-management-club-career-networking-fair

Bilingual breakthrough: WMU double major completes high-impact special education internship in Costa Rica

College of Education and Human Development

… the lush rain forests of the Manuel Antonio National Park, to navigating narrow aisles of the Heredia street … individuals, Dhani James's study abroad trip to Costa Rica was unforgettable.  A double major in Spanish and special … with some of the art activities and being able to cook." It was a really big undertaking to be in a new environment, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/dhani-james-special-education-study-abroad-costa-rica