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The Art of Aviation: Julie Thiele's Journey to Alaska Airlines

College of Aviation

… in the correct direction. While we often begin heading one way, we soon find ourselves detoured towards another destination. Slowly, but surely the navigation … in the field of aviation. “I played around in the aviation maintenance side of the house for a while and loved it!” she …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/03/thiele

Wing Walking with Delta Pilot Tom Whittles

College of Aviation

… Wing Walking with Delta Pilot Tom Whittles Submitted by Tom … machines overcome the laws of gravity.  His grandfather was a member of "the Greatest Generation," serving in the … to a campus job .  He logged two years at the university's maintenance warehouse, duty that he found beneficial. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/10/whittles

Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club

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… James M. Brown , electrician, Facilities Management-maintenance services. Susan L. Caulfield , professor, School … , physician assistant, Sindecuse Health Center. Jodie Laraway , assistant director of scholarships and loans, Office … Evaluation Center. Carolyn R. Noack , program manager solid waste reduction, Office for Sustainability. Donald Scott …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28357

Faculty celebrate School of Music anniversary with concert

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… School of Music has several events planned to celebrate its 100th anniversary. KALAMAZOO—Several faculty members of … of a series of events celebrating the School of Music’s 100th anniversary. Professor of piano Lori Sims and Raymond …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9291

Student honored for leadership, service

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… that enable students to learn important skills such as bike maintenance, basic woodworking, and provide a space for … Campus Compact is a national coalition of nearly 1,100 college and university presidents who are committed to … For more information about the organization and the award, visit  compact.org . For more news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23281

WMU expanded aviation center to meet needs of growing industry

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… demand for pilots, airline managers, administrators and maintenance personnel will significantly increase as the … aviation personnel, including 558,000 pilots and 609,000 maintenance technicians. Construction on the new center is … Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek along with Duncan Aviation, Waco Classic Aircraft Corp. and Centennial Aircraft …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53381

University recognizes outstanding staff members, seeks input for annual award

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… outstanding staff members, seeks input for annual award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Every day, … contributions are honored with the Make a Difference Awards —the University's highest accolade for non-faculty … Kevin Villadsen , carpenter, Facilities Management - Maintenance Services These exemplary staff members join the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62064

Tuition for regional locations and online classes set

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… classes. Tuition for undergraduate courses that are 100 percent online will be assessed tuition in accordance … hour. In addition, the current $60 per credit hour fee for 100 percent online undergraduate courses will be maintained. … resident and nonresident rates, EUP students may take 100 percent online courses from anywhere in the United …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1080

The Migration of Jonathan Miller - A SouthWestern Journey to Success

College of Aviation

… pilot. Timing is said to be everything, but that dimension wasn't working at all for Miller when he graduated from the … cusp of repeating The Great Depression. Symbolic of that was the airline industry, which is normally in the upper … Airways that is based in Fort Lauderdale.  Silver features 100 daily flights from Florida ports to the Bahamas. "Flying …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/01/jonathanmiller

Tierney’s Travels – the Recruitment and Retention of Shelbi Tierney

College of Aviation

… graduated from Henry Ford II High School in 2011.  There was Chicago, naturally; Milwaukee, easily; and metropolises on the East Coast and in … and United Express, offers 1,000 flights daily to 100 American cities, Canada, the Caribbean and Central …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/05/tierney