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Dominic Nicolai – Aviation Dynamo and WMU Faculty Member

College of Aviation

… 1959 WMU graduate who served as the program's chief when it was part of the College of Engineering and coordinator of … of the program from Kalamazoo to its current base at what was then the W. K. Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek .  WMU … C150 were when the winds aloft caused your ground speed to drop to about 60 mph.  You would look down at I-94 and see …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/nicolai

Lessons That Don’t Appear on a Checkride: Nick Garrod reflects on flying, learning, and what really matters after 20 years in aviation

College of Aviation

… in southwest Michigan, Garrod said his job "has me home way more than I'm away, and my salary pays the bills, with some money left … to.  Trying to give back to WMU and help students is just a drop in the bucket compared to what WMU did for me.  I like …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/01/garrod

Journalism students gain professional experience through Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative

College of Arts and Sciences

… across the country struggle with diminishing staffs—a 57% drop since 2004, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics—they are looking for ways to continue telling meaningful and accurate stories … Foundation, and Kathy Jennings , managing editor of Second Wave Media Southwest Michigan—who share a passion for local …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69152

Broncos gather near and far to experience total solar eclipse

News

… distributed some eclipse glasses to students during a watch party on campus. Campus provided ample grassy areas to lounge and take in the celestial event. The Dino Park was a great place to take in the eclipse. Students scattered … dimming of ambient light and feeling a slight temperature drop was still exciting. "I think for me, the big thing this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75385

Spanish educator recognized for contributions to students with Distinguished Service Award

News

… for contributions to students with Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Mariola Pérez de la … of Spanish, will receive the Distinguished Service Award during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 29. … on her to do whatever needs to be done, quite often at the drop of hat," he writes. Her colleagues share that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72644

Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo neighborhoods

University Libraries

… Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo neighborhoods … by Sara Volmering on   Lynn Houghton leads a historic walking tour in the Oakwood neighborhood in Kalamazoo in … Michigan are encouraged to set up a research appointment or drop by the Zhang.  "I am very fortunate to work at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68442

Sky Broncos tie for fifth in 2024 national flight competition

News

… while points earned for top 20 placings in each event go toward the championship title.   View the results “I am very … and flight instructor at the College of Aviation. “This was a great showing for the level of experience we have on … are planes the Sky Broncos fly for the landing and message drop competitions. The team qualified for the national …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75622

Numerous events in November to honor veterans

News

… to Heroes" will take place during the WMU-Buffalo game in Waldo Stadium. The time for that game has not yet been … at the Wings Event Center. Doors open at 6 p.m.; puck drops at 7 p.m. Student tickets are $10 for non-glass … will commence at 1 p.m., and pizza will be provided afterward. Service members are encouraged to bring their unit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36106

Downtown events kick off June Jubilee in Kalamazoo

News

… Festival highlights Entertainment includes music from Drop 35 on Thursday, the Verve Pipe on Friday, and Rick …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32346

'Heritage' and community values celebrated during Homecoming weekend

News

… eager to see the interior of the building Kalamazoo has watched re-emerge as "the Acropolis of Kalamazoo." Heritage … be available on Friday only from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and will drop guests off at Heritage Hall. Complete details on the … since it opened in 1905—just two years after the University was established. Following a 16-month renovation, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27699