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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
News
… 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
News
… 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
News
… 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