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From Sun ‘n Fun to Air in Alaska – Chris Desmond’s Aviation Aspirations Continue to Soar

College of Aviation

… rugged, magnificent beauty and unmatched environment have warmed his psyche and tempered his body's response to chilly … In exchange for good grades, I could take a flight lesson after each semester.  I got to solo after my 16th birthday … hoping to do as well as Blain had done for him.  His service earned Desmond a couple of flights to the Sun 'n Fun …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/05/desmond

From Behind the Scenes at Disney to the Front Lines of Corporate Aviation - Matt Bila is No Stranger to the Wild World of Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… how it functions effectively.  Blending a stint at the Walt Disney Co . with what he learned as a student … of the college's Boeing 727 that is parked on campus.  After Bila got his academic bearings, he joined the cadre of … use on my job today what I learned in leadership, customer-service and guest-experience skills."  Although that was …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/12/bila

James A. Howell obituary

News

… died Nov. 16 in Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was 81. A specialist in analytical chemistry, Howell joined the WMU faculty in 1964 and retired in 2001 after more than 36 years of continuous service to the University. He was well liked by his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12055

Aviate’s Path Leads Griffin to Air Wisconsin- He Gets it Done!

College of Aviation

… to compare it to, but WMU blew the others out of the water.  My first consideration was the proximity to my home … the pilots were too hungover.  I didn't find this out until after I had chosen to become a pilot.  This proved even more … peers residing in that dorm and to gain some customer-service "chops."  That served him well when he joined the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/norton

Aviation Management and Operations Alumnus Mitchell Carr Cruising in His Career

College of Aviation

… Cruising in His Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on "If you want to do something in life," says Carr, "go for it … same period of time, Carr was part of the college's line-service team.  "I got the opportunity to tug and pull …   Carr's first plane picture with Frontier Airlines after landing in Trenton, NJ "Tracey will fight for any …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/carr

Winning with Warner: Scott's Aviation Management Maturation

College of Aviation

… Winning with Warner: Scott's Aviation Management Maturation Submitted by … science in 2011, Warner’s time at WMU wasn’t finished. Soon after walking across Miller Auditorium and shaking President … works for L3 Aviation Products (L3 Technologies) as a Service, Repair, and Overhaul Administrator in Grand Rapids, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/warner-0

Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week

News

… 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 …   Students say they are eager to come back to work semester after semester because they love the welcoming and …

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

Ellis E. Rathburn obituary

News

… Western Michigan University staff member, died Aug. 16 . He was 87. Rathburn joined the WMU staff in 1969 and retired in 1993 after 24 years of service to the University. He was a locksmith. Make a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48500

WMU alumna receives Uganda’s Medal of Honor

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of Western Michigan University’s science education program, was recognized for her work to increase educational … the health of the children, family and society at large.” After she completed her Ph.D. at WMU, Udongo went back to … used to listen to the radio and tell me about all the new scientific discoveries. Her stories were so intriguing. We …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/alumna-receives-medal-honor

Geralyn Heystek: 40 years of helping students grow and thrive

Haworth College of Business

… Center staff in the courtyard at Schneider Hall.  When you walk into the Zhang Career Center, you are greeted by a … at Western Michigan University. She will retire this summer after thousands of interactions with students as a faculty … a student at Western in 1974 and studied languages, which was an interest area for her. She soon found herself …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/geralyn-heystek-retirement