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Patrick’s Plan: Senger Turns Wrenches, Makes Music and Aspires to Fly in the Military

College of Aviation

… back to his years in middle school.  What pointed him toward the College of Aviation was some advice and "hearing good things" from one of his … a national reputation.  So does its marching band.  Senger was part of Marine City High's marching band, but didn't …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/02/senger

Earning His Western Wings – Shane Rembold Embraces All Aspects of Aviation

College of Aviation

… All Aspects of Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Was Shane Rembold, a fourth-year student in the WMU College … a gene or a DNA strand testifying to that.  His father was a pilot for U.S. Customs and Border Protection , the … in 2017, about the time when his father retired from public service.  Sunset from the flight deck of a Cirrus SR20 The …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/04/rembold

John F. Walker obituary

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… John F. Walker obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on John F. Walker , a former industrial design teacher at Western Michigan University, … emerita in interdisciplinary health programs at WMU. Services A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37468

Setting his Sights – Sam Stallman Strives for Success

College of Aviation

… became more than a blip on Stallman's radar "because of the warmth and welcoming nature I experienced when visiting the …  I considered similar universities," he says, "but Western was the one that really felt like home.  The college's … for the U. S. Coast Guard for 30 years, first pointed him toward a career path, enough so that Stallman started his …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/10/stallman

The Rise of Rochon – Randall’s Aviation Journey and The Power of Giving Back

College of Aviation

… schedule as a United Airlines (First Officer) based in Newark, N.J. and all kinds of volunteerism for the  OBAP , he … his initial hometown of New Iberia, La., to the state of Washington, he was introduced to flying.  That trip sparked a keen interest …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/09/rochon2019

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 College of Aviation alumna … 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

Education alumna Kelly Alvarez honored for statewide impact on multilingual learners

College of Education and Human Development

… education across Michigan and beyond. This week, Alvarez was honored with the Spirit of Excellence Award at the Michigan Association for Bilingual Education … Her influence has also extended nationally through her service as past president of the National Association of …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/alvarez-bilingual-spirit-excellence-award

Accomplished civil engineer to lead two seminars

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… modeling. He has worked as a consultant for various industrial partners, including Boeing and Northrop Grumman, … Putcha received the campus-wide Outstanding Professor Award at CSUF for an exemplary record of teaching, research, professional activity and service as a professor. Putcha's visit is through the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/106

Takeoffs and Touchdowns – Matt Thaler Scores with Delta

College of Aviation

… Both have made it "in The Bigs," "in The Show," "on Broadway." Davis plays in front of thousands of people and before … another link.  Thaler has the technical wherewithal to go watch Davis wherever he plays these days.  As a Bronco …  In that capacity, he fostered the initiative to secure bus service for aviation students from the main Western campus …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/08/thaler

WMU Cold Case Program recognized as national benchmark for student-police partnerships

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… Association training in Grand Rapids. “WMU’s program was ahead of its time in the development of student-involved … both law enforcement and the University,” he says. “I’ve always had a passion for investigation, and to see these cold … this, multiplying resources and leveraging the types of services available through the WMU Cold Case Program can’t …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/cold-case-program-national-benchmark-international-homicide-investigators