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Friday Feature: Chris Desmond

College of Aviation

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Chris Desmond has always known he wanted to be a pilot but was never interested in the airline … show up an hour before flight time, preflight, get the bags and mail/UPS/freight loaded for the first flight, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/11/desmond

WMU aviation students to use leading-edge iPad technology

News

… technology, the days of pilots carrying aboard a flight bag brimming with maps and other navigational materials are … approach plates, departure procedures and route maps in a way that is extremely powerful," Jones says. The Federal … The company’s flagship product, ForeFlight Mobile, was named Best App of 2011 by Aviation Consumer and received …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1651

University Recreation’s new equipment investment prioritizes individualized student workouts, modern exercise trends

Student Affairs

… calf raise, standing arm curl and more. The new equipment was chosen to add variety to the gym setup and … director of facilities and programs. “The old equipment was going on 11 years old. It was out of its warranty and … met industry trends.”    Brooke Krueger lunges with a heavy bag at one of the cardio room's new fitness bays.  Fitness …

https://wmich.edu/studentaffairs/news/2025/09/src-equipment-update

WMU alumna returns to Kalamazoo for role at Bronson and teaching position at alma mater

College of Education and Human Development

… fall of 2022. Sarah Price “As a senior dietetics student, I was fortunate enough to be able to spend time with a … time job as a clinical dietitian. She primarily worked with bone marrow transplant recipients and other … hematology/oncology patients and says that although it was challenging work, she loved the job! In addition to her …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2022/07/sarah-price-fcs-dietetics

WMU SLP alum chairs national conference

College of Health and Human Services

… The event, scheduled for December 5-7, 2024, in Seattle, WA, will bring together over 10,000 speech-language-hearing … In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Jerrold was honored with the ASHA Dorothy Dreyer Award for Volunteerism in 2022, and he was selected for the …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/jjackson

Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree

News

… his family Dec. 13 with a gift none of them saw coming: watching him cross the stage to accept his diploma—25 years … knew he’d enrolled in classes, none knew how seriously he was working to complete his degree—including his wife , who … scouring their room for her knitting needles.   “I put the bag with my graduation cords and my Merze Tate College coin …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-university-studies-aj-tate

Mannheim Steamroller coming to Miller Auditorium

News

… Wednesday, Nov. 28 . Purchase tickets online . Grammy Award winner Chip Davis will direct and co-produce tour … Steamroller 30/40 Live” this year. The milestone special was filmed to mark the group’s 30-year anniversary of … the safety of patrons, Miller Auditorium has adopted a bag policy consistent with those implemented at performing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48125

An abundance of dining options available on campus this fall

Dining Services

… Center, Sangren Hall, College of Health and Human Services, Waldo Library, Sprau Tower, Schneider Hall and other … the Bernhard Café and Market on the main level and Subway on the lower level. Valley Dining Center  Valley Dining … Center   Bernhard Café and Market – main level     Subway – lower level    Campus Cafés   Flossie’s Café – Sangren …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68844

WMU faculty to perform with Kontras Quartet

News

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36560

Social work students strengthen partnership with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center

College of Health and Human Services

… Educational Advancement: 3,000 academic scholarships awarded and $20,000 in classroom supplies donated to local … organizational structure, logistics, and outreach A brief walking tour of downtown Kalamazoo to observe local … Warm hospitality, including snacks, hot cocoa, and gift bags Students expressed gratitude for the opportunity to …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/honorcu2