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… on The following are Western alumni and emeriti who passed away and were reported during fall 2023. Alumni Jack Leonard … May (French) Jennings , BM ‘51, June 23, 2023, Whitewater, WI Guelda Ann (Glynn) Weinert , BS ‘51, June 9, 2023, … Christine (Kraft) Mateer , BA ‘58, May 21, 2023, Kirkland, WA Charles J. Weier Jr. , BBA ’58, June 8, 2023, Bradenton, …

… represents something of a homecoming for her since she was born in Battle Creek but grew up in Plymouth in … She's kept the College of Aviation on the right course and away from turbulence as much as possible.    Her affinity for … Patrick Denney "The older military aircraft took my breath away," she says, specifically the Corsair, the gull-wing …

… College of Aviation honors alumni, supporters with annual awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Aviators … the benefit of tailwinds, helping to guide the plane forward toward its destination. A number of people and … first came to Western in the 1970s after serving a tour of duty as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. He completed the …

… of Air Force Capt. Andrew Becker , of Novi. Capt. Becker was a pilot for the 318th Special Operations Squadron. He participated in nine overseas deployments and was slated to begin training the next generation of Air … Michigan servicemen and servicewomen killed in the line of duty. Michigan was among the first states to honor its …

… for a candlelight vigil in the Bernhard Center in the wake of a violent attack at Michigan State University that … of silence for all those impacted by the tragedy. The vigil was a collaboration between the Western Student Association … said WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Our hearts are heavy with the weight of such loss. It will take time to …

… advocacy office aimed at helping veterans and active-duty national guard members transition in and out of …

… the USS Essex. The Essex, an amphibious assault ship, was deployed at sea as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. … lowered to half-staff throughout Michigan and on Michigan waters to honor Michigan servicemen and servicewomen killed in the line of duty. Michigan was among the first states to honor its …

… Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Dave LaPorte - Denver … Dave LaPorte is the poster child for the adage that it always seems darkest before the dawn.   Now, the man … College of Aviation Information The native Michigander was serving in a management position for Southwest Airlines …

… opportunities exist in aviation."   Frosting on the cake was the fact that her recruitment duties took her three … and her WMU Aviation Summer Camp colleagues in 2014 Cooke was raised in Monroe, a community of about 21,000 on the … I thought airports were exciting and fascinating.  I was interested in the-behind -the-scenes logistics."   That …

… cycle are due on Thursday, Nov. 18, by 11:59 p.m. Awards will be announced by mid-December 2021. Collaborators expect to award up to $32,500 this fall semester. Funding is awarded … safety guidelines. Technically complex or infrastructure-heavy grants typically require reviews and commitments from …