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Propellers, Power-plants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… Taking a trip up into the clouds as a senior in high school was more than just a joy ride for Mason Mihelich.  It … put back together a six-cylinder engine, while learning its different components and hardware, and how they all work … radar is a fleet-maintenance job with United Parcel Service (UPS) Worldwide.  But if competitors such as the U. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich

Leo Niemi obituary

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… to incorporate computer literacy into business education, died at home in Kalamazoo March 2. He was 92. Niemi, professor emeritus of business information … WMU faculty in 1955 and retired in 1985 after 30 years of service to the University in what is now the Haworth College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/206

Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week

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… Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week Submitted by Erin Flynn on … specialist in Western’s Career and Student Employment Services office.    In the 2024-25 academic year, WMU … in a professional setting.   “These roles also have a direct impact on the student employees themselves, helping …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/western-celebrates-student-employee-appreciation-week-2026

Richard L. Hodges obituary

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… , a retired Western Michigan University faculty member, died Jan. 30. He was 67. Hodges, associate professor emeritus of accountancy … in 1985 and retired in 2010 after 25 years of continuous service to the University. The Kalamazoo resident served as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/121

The Lechota Legacy - Tom and Tim Take Off with Aviation

College of Aviation

… Tom Thinnes on People often asked Hank Williams Jr. why he did certain things -- a lot of them bad. In song and verse, … Hank provided one of his trademarked replies, saying he was simply carrying on the “family tradition.” WMU Alumni … at the time” Lechota said. “Unfortunately, this was a civil-service job and the company received 600 applicants for one …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/04/lechota

An "AAR"guably Great Experience - Will Wales Internship with AAR Corp

College of Aviation

… An "AAR"guably Great Experience - Will Wales Internship with AAR Corp Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … AAR Corp. AAR Corp. is an independent provider of aviation services to commercial and government customers in more than … revenue. AAR Corp. now has over 6,000 employees in twenty different countries. They made Forbes’ “Best Midsize …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/09/walesaar-0

Spring 2025 career fairs provide students gateway to jobs, internships

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… Spring 2025 career fairs provide students gateway to jobs, internships Submitted by Deanne Puca on … site  Handshake . WMU's  Career and Student Employment Services and the  Zhang Career Center offer advising and … and refine their resumes. Students with questions regarding resumes, cover letters, activating their Handshake …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/newsspring-2025-career-internship-fairs

Football Broncos tackle tree clearing for Habitat for Humanity

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… guys took the ball and ran with it," says Tim Smolenski , director of community relations and volunteer services for Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity , who … pulls a large branch off of a tree. After an early morning wake-up call for conditioning, members of the football …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54389

From Success at Southwest to Directing Denver International Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway

College of Aviation

… From Success at Southwest to Directing Denver International Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Dave LaPorte - Denver … Southwest announced that year it would be restarting its service in Denver, LaPorte said, "it was a big deal with …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/03/laporte

Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

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… Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees … Dykstra, left, and Haley Ritsema explored the desert in Wadi Rum, Jordan, during their study abroad experience with … student organization focused on leadership through service. The group spent the summer volunteering in and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378