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Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… to be locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and … March 1 2017 Yomiuri Prize for Literature Reading—an awards reception —4:30 to 6 p.m. in 1035-1045 Fetzer Center, … Literature in the poetry and haiku section for his book "Watashi no Hidsuke henkosen (My International Dateline)." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374
WMU professor awarded for book that peels back the curtain on Fetzer's secret life
News
… WMU professor awarded for book that peels back the curtain on Fetzer's … "energy medicine" and even UFOs, Fetzer studied it all. "It was part of his life that he kept really private," says Dr. … by which he meant that every individual has the right and duty to explore the path suited for them, regardless of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58233
In Memoriam, summer 2026
W Magazine
… BS ’51, Nov. 29, 2025, Grand Rapids, MI Ona Eileene (Pappe) Wall , BA ’52, MA ’64, Dec. 7, 2025, Grandville, MI Muriel … Robins , BA ’54, Nov. 24, 2025, Livonia, MI Willard Howard Mejeur , BS ’54, Dec. 10, 2025, Cadillac, MI Thomas Edward Fricke , BA ’55, Oct. 7, 2025, Torch Lake, MI Floyd …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/memoriam-summer-2026
Marching with Mardoian – Dylan Sets His Sights on the Sky
College of Aviation
… Request WMU College of Aviation Information "I did not want to be just someone twiddling their thumbs throughout my college years," he says. "I wanted to make a difference. I had been part of a marching band since my years in junior high. I didn't want to stop doing what I loved. So, I didn't at Western. As …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/08/mardoian
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 … portion of the Civilian Pilot Training program. Flash forward to 2014 and much has changed. The growing teachers …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/75years
Joel Webley’s Words of Aviation Wisdom
College of Aviation
… and, instead, make yourself actively present in ways that enhance your student experience. Join a student … and 2021 WMU College of Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner, Joel Webley "You would be amazed," he … to College of Aviation students, get involved. Don't be a wallflower. Don't hunker down in your dorm room or …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/12/webley
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 …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/joshblain
WMU to recognize top four staff members for 2011-12
News
… will present its 2011-12 Annual Make a Difference Award to four staff members being honored for their … place to work and study. 2011-12 Annual Make a Difference Awardees Myra L. Currie , parking clerk in the Department of … another nominator wrote. "She never overlooks a job or duty. A job is never left undone, even when it is not her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1646
Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City
News
… Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City Submitted by … Lee holds his Lego recreation of the set from the 1979 Broadway production of "Sweeney Todd." Lee with the six Lego sets … work began with some of his favorite set designs with a heavy dose of his idol: Hal Prince . They earned him fans …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65558
Love Aviation Style: Katie Vena and Aaron Mohnke Take Off and Tie the Knot!
College of Aviation
… wife," Aaron says, "it does come with challenges. Being away from each other for up to four days at a time is hard. … that as will be shown shortly in this article. "When I was physically handed my CJO, I will never be able to … jets practice before being recalled to dusting-and-mopping duty. "Then, of course," she says, "was the annual dispatch …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/12/mohnke