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Torqued Off, and Loving Every Minute of it! Meet American Airlines Aircraft Mechanic Simi Razvi

College of Aviation

… Torqued Off, and Loving Every Minute of it! Meet American Airlines Aircraft Mechanic Simi Razvi … when needed, advancing her career to American Airlines at warp-like speed. In aviation technical operations, one of … However, it takes drive, determination, and an understanding of networking to get there. Growing up in Detroit, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/03/razvi

Foods and history of Thanksgiving served at dinner for international students

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… University’s main campus, and Maran Subramain , who was then a graduate student working for WMU’s International … had been thinking about working with De Young to offer a meal that aligned with a United States’ holiday. They came … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/11/thanksgiving-international-service

Student fieldwork reimagined through virtual reality

University Libraries

… Education, and Dr. Heather Petcovic , chair of the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, in collaboration with Waldo Library’s Tech Lab . The GEOS 1000 pilot combined 3D … to refine the lesson for future courses. In spring 2026, nearly 60 students in GEOS 1000 and GEOS 1300 (Physical …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/03/impact-report-student-fieldwork-reimagined

Get Up and Gokey: Garrett Marches His Way to Delta

College of Aviation

… Get Up and Gokey: Garrett Marches His Way to Delta Submitted by Tom Thinnes on For a long time, the Western Michigan University College of Aviation was … graduated with a degree in aviation flight science. Gokey didn't have to travel far to pursue his dream of a career in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/gokey

American-style teaching covered in CELCIS graduate assistant training program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… American-style teaching covered in CELCIS graduate assistant … is offered each year the week before fall semester begins was developed by CELCIS Master Faculty Specialist Mary Lu … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/celcis-graduate-training-feature

Bringing the world home - Kalamazoo couple host international students to teach their children about other cultures

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Bringing the world home - Kalamazoo couple host international students to teach … international students. Curley had a table at the sale and was signing up families who were interested in hosting a … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/08/bringing-world-home

Celebrating the Power of Reading: Sculpting in Nigeria

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… project that Western Michigan University Professor Emeritus Albert LaVergne will begin in August 2016. WMU … techniques. This is LaVargne’s second Fulbright award to make art in Nigeria. With his first award in 2012, … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/06/lavergne-sculpture-nigeria

Constructing joy: Student fashion show explores and showcases happiness on the runway

College of Education and Human Development

… fashion show explores and showcases happiness on the runway Submitted by Chris Hybels on Valentino Rush, a sophomore … expression of joy is a defining characteristic of the former.  Charlotte Zervic, a sophomore fashion design and … Daydream” fashion line.  Such was the case at the Merchandising Opportunities and Design Association’s (MODA) …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/04/wmu-moda-2026-pursuit-happiness-fashion-show

Accessing Aviation with Amanda Charlton – Crusing Towards a High Flying Career

College of Aviation

… Accessing Aviation with Amanda Charlton – Crusing Towards a High Flying Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on The … Charlton, raised in Spring Branch, Texas, which is part of metropolitan San Antonio, ended up pursuing higher education … it:    "I was not involved in aviation much prior to attending Western Michigan University, " Charlton says.  "I had …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/03/charlton

From Success at Southwest to Directing Denver International Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway

College of Aviation

… From Success at Southwest to Directing Denver International Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Dave LaPorte - Denver … the WMU alumnus actually has two "darkest" on his resume.   Request College of Aviation Information The native …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/03/laporte