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Jumping In and Out with Keaton Jeffrey: Aviation Technical Operations Student, Sky Dive Bronco Member and RAI Jets Intern

College of Aviation

… WMU Skydive Broncos shortly after arriving on campus.  "I wanted to get out of my comfort zone," Jeffrey says, "and jumping out of planes was the best way for me to do that."  Request College of … RAI also charters turboprops, light, medium and heavy jets -- even helicopters.    The president is Becky …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/03/jeffrey

Oh, what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor

News

… Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor Submitted by Erin Flynn on Michael … of "Cats" enabled him to tap into his "American Ninja Warrior" skills. "Cats" is the sixth WMU Theatre production …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/michael-vasilevich-wmu-theatre-cats-american-ninja-warrior

Grayson's Anatomy - The Parts and Pieces of a Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… known an industry that can get into people's blood the way aviation does,” stated Robert Six, founder of … Information! From this initial experience, young Grayson was hooked. “I was extremely curious to know how the heavy aircraft, along with the passengers, fuel, and bags …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2017/08/grayson

Western students gain leadership experience at ROTC camp

News

… work together to get all of their squad members over a wall on the obstacle course. Army National Guard Corporal … reaction course. Campers climb across chains over water as they complete a scenario on the leadership reaction …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65148

International Bazaar 2025 will immerse visitors in cultures from around the globe

News

… of countries, purchase crafts and jewelry from various vendors and win exciting prizes. Visitors can enjoy a … performances. "I'm just excited for everything, honestly! I want to try all the foods, but I'm really looking forward to Indonesian food, because that's where I am from," …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/03/international-bazaar-2025-will-immerse-visitors-global-cultures

WMU events canceled or rescheduled due to weather

News

… and professor of civil and environmental engineering, was rescheduled for 9:30 a.m. Nov. 19 . The Nov. 19 noon … news, arts and events, visit wmich.edu/news . Related story Heavy snow and wind trigger rare campus weather closure | …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20294

WMU faculty awarded NSF grant to explore fast-growing hydrogeology field

News

… WMU faculty awarded NSF grant to explore fast-growing hydrogeology field … an aquifer test in WMU's Asylum Lake wellfield by measuring water levels during a hydrogeology field course in 2019. … we know how to improve these skills, we'll meet our goal of retaining more students in the geosciences who will become …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62867

Be aware of Stadium Drive construction ahead of fall move-in

News

… Be aware of Stadium Drive construction ahead of fall move-in … Thursday through Tuesday, Aug. 25-30 . "Move-in day is always a day that we look forward to in Housing and Residence … pointing cars in the right direction, helping to haul heavy boxes and making the move-in process as simple as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68861

In Memoriam, fall 2023

W Magazine

… 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, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73616

Flags lowered Friday for Air Force Capt. Andrew Becker

News

… 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 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38940