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Jim Tripp obituary
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… of Facilities Management, died Dec. 25, 2015 . He was 62. Tripp, a painter/glazier in the maintenance services unit, initially joined the staff in … but his health required him to stop working in 2014 while awaiting an organ transplant. The Kalamazoo native is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29795
Water main break to cause temporary road closure, bus stop change
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… Water main break to cause temporary road closure, bus stop … verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A weather-related break to a water main located on Wilber Street adjacent to the cul de … the business day Friday. Upon restoration of water service, maintenance personnel from Facilities Management, will make …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29827
Carl A. Newton obituary
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… A. Newton Carl A. Newton , a retired assistant director of maintenance services-energy at Western Michigan University, died April 24 . He was 70. Newton, of Galesburg, Michigan, joined WMU and the … millions of dollars of savings for the University. Newton was a firefighter for 40 years, 37 of those being in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46739
Trustees approve retirements of six faculty, 15 staff members
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… effective Feb. 28, 2014 Terry R. Bettiga , supervisor in maintenance services, 26 years, effective March 31, 2014 … Center, 26 years, effective Dec. 31, 2013 Cynthia R. Dunnaway , police officer in the Department of Public Safety, … McChesney , skilled trades helper in Facilities Management-maintenance services, 32 years, effective Jan. 31, 2014 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15541
WMU purchase of Eaton hangar will fill aviation college footprint
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… same space. A new capstone course, which is an intensive maintenance operation simulation course, also will be based …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23356
Planes and pancakes to 'fly in' for aviation college fundraiser
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… chef routinely throws his cakes from 10, 20 or 30 feet away. For the less adventurous, pancakes are also served … notes that many of those attending the event will come by way of car. "Any way you want to come, we'll be waiting for … Women in Aviation, the Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance, Alpha Eta Rho and the Sky Broncos. For more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1510
WMU room and board rates for 2019-20 to rise by 3.12%
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… will be $10,037. The rate changes will support ongoing maintenance, updates and development in WMU's residential … to creating dynamic residential spaces where students want to pursue their academic and career goals. In the South … Neighborhood, transformational projects are moving forward quickly. Arcadia Flats, the newest housing complex, is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53110
Who’s the Bos – in the world of Aviation it will soon be Joseph!
College of Aviation
… Once back on the college's Battle Creek campus, Bos was on the dispatch team where he learned the nitty-gritty … each aircraft's flight time, and when to plan aircraft maintenance. Next stop was another stint with an airport's fixed-base operator -- …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/11/bos
Take Offs and Touchdowns with Alex Toger – Flying High as a College of Aviation Alumni and Current Endeavor Air Pilot
College of Aviation
… epitome of "Once a WMU College of Aviation ambassador, always one," even though the higher-education chapter of his … him "how to deal with and answer questions that might not always have the desired response while giving tours and … delays on the ground -- such as passengers boarding or maintenance delays -- are very helpful to the crew." Of …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/07/toger
WMU trustees approve new three-year contract with AFSCME
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… union's 418 members include employees who work in building maintenance and custodial capacities, dining services, … other roles. Under the new agreement, members will see wage increases in each year of the contract. Increases will … The easement will allow for the construction of a sidewalk expanse on the eastern side of Howard Street between …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48598