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Carl A. Newton obituary

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… A. Newton Carl A. Newton , a retired assistant director of maintenance services-energy at Western Michigan University, died April 24 . He was 70. Newton, of Galesburg, Michigan, joined WMU and the … millions of dollars of savings for the University. Newton was a firefighter for 40 years, 37 of those being in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46739

The ABCs of Braden Wilson: Aviation, Broncos, and Camaraderie

College of Aviation

… is shuttering in your dorm playing video games, you don't want Braden "Brady" Wilson as a "roomie."    A WMU College … the speed laws.    Request WMU Aviation Information Wilson was a class president, chased little white balls as a member of the golf team, and swam the 100-yard butterfly and 100-yard backstroke for the Clarkston …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/01/braden

Trustees approve retirements of six faculty, 15 staff members

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… effective Feb. 28, 2014 Terry R. Bettiga , supervisor in maintenance services, 26 years, effective March 31, 2014 … Center, 26 years, effective Dec. 31, 2013 Cynthia R. Dunnaway , police officer in the Department of Public Safety, … McChesney , skilled trades helper in Facilities Management-maintenance services, 32 years, effective Jan. 31, 2014 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15541

Planes and pancakes to 'fly in' for aviation college fundraiser

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… chef routinely throws his cakes from 10, 20 or 30 feet away. For the less adventurous, pancakes are also served … notes that many of those attending the event will come by way of car. "Any way you want to come, we'll be waiting for … Women in Aviation, the Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance, Alpha Eta Rho and the Sky Broncos. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1510

WMU room and board rates for 2019-20 to rise by 3.12%

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… will be $10,037. The rate changes will support ongoing maintenance, updates and development in WMU's residential … to creating dynamic residential spaces where students want to pursue their academic and career goals. In the South … Neighborhood, transformational projects are moving forward quickly. Arcadia Flats, the newest housing complex, is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53110

WMU sales program ranked among top programs 18 times in a row

Haworth College of Business

… their education quickly after earning their degree. 100% of sales and business marketing graduates had … prepared them for their profession. “ Selling the Western Way is the real deal,” says  Dr. James Eckert , associate … lab allows students to practice role-plays, watch recordings of their performances and interact with …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/sales-education-foundation-program-ranking

WMU purchase of Eaton hangar will fill aviation college footprint

News

… same space. A new capstone course, which is an intensive maintenance operation simulation course, also will be based …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23356

Aviation at WMU - 75 Years and Counting!

College of Aviation

… about the history of aviation.  75 years ago aviation was barely an industry; at worst – a fad, at best – the next … mechanics program and the pilot training initiative, which was sponsored by the federal government and included the … This impact is felt in all areas of the aviation world: maintenance, flight, management, military, business, etc.  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/75years

Josh Blain: Networking, Navigation and his Expedition to Envoy Air

College of Aviation

… by Tom Thinnes on Josh Blain's advice to those who want to follow him into a career in aviation is to get a … United States. Blain's diploma in aviation flight science was awarded by the Western Michigan University College of … jet charters, pilot training, and aircraft management and maintenance.  What he had learned at Western was being …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/joshblain

Dr. Jennifer P. Bott named chair of WMU’s Department of Marketing

Haworth College of Business

… reasons to say yes. The positive energy here is real, and I want to help amplify it.” Bott is keen to build upon the … faculty and students to alumni and organizations that want to invest in what the department does. “I am thrilled … their education quickly after earning their degree. 100% of Department of Marketing graduates had instructors …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/jennifer-bott-marketing-chair