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The Perfect Landing for Eli Lantz – WMU’s College of Aviation

College of Aviation

… The Perfect Landing for Eli Lantz – WMU’s College of Aviation Submitted by … a career in aviation is for them. Not so for Eli Lantz.  It was the WMU College of Aviation itself that did the … days are done, Lantz wants to work for an airline "or air-service developer in some aspect.  Long term, I hope to work …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/eli-lantz

Doctoral duet: Ph.D. student channels jazz legend and mentor Wynton Marsalis in his dissertation

W Magazine

… channels jazz legend and mentor Wynton Marsalis in his dissertation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Rev. Millard … played for the first time ever in Kalamazoo in February. “I was just amazed at how he was able to integrate Black church … mean, he made his instruments sound like a Sunday morning service.” Southern knew then he had to meet Marsalis and …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/doctoral-duet-millard-southern-wynton-marsalis-jazz-dissertation

Joel Webley’s Words of Aviation Wisdom

College of Aviation

… flying for FedEx Express and chairs the national board of directors of the Organization of Black Aerospace … and, instead, make yourself actively present in ways that enhance your student experience.  Join a student … and then as an assistant to the COA's director of student services.  He called it "a great experience.  I was able to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/12/webley

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University continues its tradition of honoring slain civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther … Free and open events include a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations. "Kneeling … , "The arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice," 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WMU Bernhard Center, Room …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50994

Winter recess 2025-26: Know your campus hours

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… Dec. 24 , through  Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 . Some campus services will close or operate during limited hours until … services during winter recess. Represented employees should direct questions to their management. View holiday 2025-26 … 24 and reopen on  Jan. 5 .  Online ticket information is always available.    Sindecuse Health Center , including the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/check-winter-2025-recess-hours

Campus wayfinding effort leads to new street names, building addresses

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… Campus wayfinding effort leads to new street names, building addresses … implementation of the Western Michigan University Wayfinding Project means the campus community will be … of the new addresses for mail delivery by the U.S. Postal Service will be effective Aug. 26 . The USPS will deliver …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41890

Business Bronco nets degree before heading to training camp with NHL’s LA Kings

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… Business Bronco nets degree before heading to training camp with NHL’s LA Kings Submitted by Erin … are holding me up,” he says. “As soon as I could start walking, I was skating.” Slukynsky is starting his … and leadership development, financial education, community service and personal brand management. “Anyone I talk to, I …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/graduate-success-finance-grant-slukynsky-wmu-hockey-los-angeles-kings

Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week

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… 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 … in a professional setting.   “These roles also have a direct impact on the student employees themselves, helping …

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

Six employees receive 2011-12 awards from APA-PSSO

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… Six employees receive 2011-12 awards from APA-PSSO Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … to socialize as well as recognize the hard work and dedication of WMU staffers. APA-PSSO awardees 2011-12 Lynda L. … in Development and Alumni Relations, Tony Griffin Service Award, which recognizes service to APA (nominees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/651

Who’s the Bos – in the world of Aviation it will soon be Joseph!

College of Aviation

… at the college and build his skills, Bos worked as a line service technician at West Michigan Regional Airport in … Once back on the college's Battle Creek campus, Bos was on the dispatch team where he learned the nitty-gritty of how a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/11/bos