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David F. Sadler obituary
News
… University professor emeritus of English, died March 5 . He was 93. Sadler, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1955 and retired in 1984 after 29 years of service to the University. David F. Sadler During his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31543
Brad Coffman: From Private to Professional Pilot in Four Years
College of Aviation
… early age. With O’Hare International Airport only 12 miles away from his hometown, it’s easy to understand why. However, like the “force” to Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars saga, aviation was stronger in the … All solid questions, and ones that need to be answered. After searching many options, Coffman attended an open house …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/12/coffman
Western to celebrate 1,100+ new graduates on Dec. 13
News
… Business, College of Fine Arts, College of Health and Human Services, College of Education and Human Development Noon … graduates may reserve tickets for additional guests to watch the ceremony on a large screen in Brown Hall. The … webpage . WMU conducts formal graduation exercises after the fall and spring semesters and the summer I …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/western-celebrates-fall-2025-graduates-earning-degrees
Libraries awards two Library Student Employee Scholarships
University Libraries
… Libraries awards two Library Student Employee Scholarships Submitted by … recipients. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University Libraries awarded two scholarships to student employees for their … helped her develop essential skills for her future career. After graduation, her goal is to find a career with meaning …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/04/library-student-employee-scholarship-2026
WMU recognizes recipients of WMU/AAUP Scholarship for First-Generation Students
News
… Scholarship for First-Generation Students provides awards of $5,000 and was launched earlier this academic year through … and advocate for refugees and displaced communities after graduating in 2027. Rahoizha , an aviation flight …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/wmu-aaup-scholarship-recipients
Charles 'Chuck' Comer obituary
News
… coach at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 13 . He was 79. Comer joined the WMU faculty in 1968 and retired in … emeritus of health, physical education and recreation after 29 years of service to the University. In addition to teaching, he was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37173
Planes, Pucks and Puchacz: Zachary Scores in Aviation Management
College of Aviation
… up fire-fighting and first-responder skills along the way. Being regarded as something of an industry expert on … Gun' on VCR and allowed me to watch the intro one summer afternoon," he says. "After that five-minute viewing, even … He says that involved “closely working with the Secret Service when politicians would visit the Lansing area. I …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/puchacz
Friday Feature: Dr. Gail Rouscher
College of Aviation
… aviation students. Dr. Rouscher’s first jump into aviation was as a member of the U.S. Navy. She was an aircraft engine … and here in Michigan at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. After separating from the Navy she went to school to get her … arena. “Connecting them with community for volunteer services, providing introductions for networking, working …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/02/rouscher
Finding His Footing – Calvin Freeland Lands in the Right Career
College of Aviation
… another option. For Calvin Freeland, the second option was a first cousin of the first. "When I enrolled at the … I spent more money on something that I wasn't going to do. After many conversations and meetings, I decided to halt … guidance? Thanks to the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Services Agency (K-RESA) and its Education for Employment …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/10/freeland
Cruising with Captain Cooper – Heather’s Ups and Downs in Aviation
College of Aviation
… Ups and Downs in Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on It was the best of times, it was the worst of times -- and WMU … piloting the largest of aircraft, she survived the panic after "9-11" and, like the rest of the world, is pondering … she says. "This was my first job working for a scheduled service and I knew that's what I wanted to do for my …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/cooper