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VanHowe You Get Things Done! Lessons Learned and Applied by Thomas VanHowe

College of Aviation

… ambassadorial duties from 2013 to 2015.  The surprise is he was ever in that position in the first place.  "I had a … I put the wrong telephone number on my resume.  Luckily it was my grandmother's number and she was able to connect me.  It was my first real interview, it …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/vanhowe

Blood and relief personnel in short supply locally due to hurricane

News

… on KALAMAZOO—Efforts to help the East Coast in the wake of Hurricane Sandy have resulted in a local shortage of … distribute them to veterans, military families and active-duty service members at hospitals and installations around … publicized the mail campaign so well that the initial round was a resounding success. "The American Red Cross Club at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3150

University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force

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… to other agencies in Kalamazoo County. "There is always an unfortunate need for explosive-detection K-9s," he … and the students will come to accept and love the dogs. We want our community to feel comfortable around the dogs, and … President Edward Montgomery during their official start of duty last month. "They were fantastic dogs. I really liked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620

Rising Above – Rachel Tuit’s Turn to Transform the World of Aviation

College of Aviation

… World of Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Rachel Tuit wants to become something she has never personally witnessed … Rachel Tuit visiting the Nyungwe National Forest in Rwanda, January 2019 The 2019 graduate of Grand Rapids … Rapids Parks and Recreation Department as a 15 year old, duty that evolved into a year-round gig.  "Since then, I've …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/tuit

Make Way for Matteson – Alysse Finds Her Aviation Destiny

College of Aviation

… Make Way for Matteson – Alysse Finds Her Aviation Destiny … College of Aviation. Grandfather Richard Matteson was a radio operator aboard a B-17, the four-engine Flying … out of German military and industrial targets during World War II. Grandmother Geraldine Matteson was a secretary for …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/05/matteson

Aspiring Professional Pilot, Patrick Lambour, Lands at His Perfect Destination

College of Aviation

… Patrick Lambour the worlds of airplanes and airports were always music to his ears.    Today, as a senior majoring in … drive from Boston," depending on the traffic.  And there always seems to be traffic, enough that an air-traffic … in their shoes," Lambour says.  Ambassadors are also on duty when the college stages its annual golfing fundraiser …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/lambour

Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… on When it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During their college careers, her … their stories about travels and meets while growing up, she wanted to follow in their spike marks as well.  Good enough …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/04/brown

From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg

College of Aviation

… of Brian Vanderberg Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Ever watch one of those emergency helicopters sit down at a … that Vanderberg had what it takes to join the Army's Warrant Officer Flight Training initiative.  He applied and was accepted.   University of Michigan Survival Flight …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg

Taking Off with Tom Deckard - An Aviation Life Fulfilled

College of Aviation

… a young high school student, his infatuation with aviation was sparked after meeting a group of pilots at the local … Elkhart, Indiana.  This triggered something in him, and it wasn’t long before Deckard clicked with a former U.S. Air … the experienced pilot about aviation and flying, Deckard was hooked - he knew he wanted to fly for the Air Force. By …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/09/deckard

From Airport Intern to Airport Operations – Karlee Erickson’s Manages Aviation Opportunities

College of Aviation

… in the north-central sector of the state -- and one far away wasn't a suitable option.  Still determined to give it a … recalls that she could not have been more wrong.  "I was incredibly impressed that the vast majority responded …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/10/erickson