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From Lake Michigan to the Skies: The Journey of Two WMU Aviation Alumni Soaring with Delta

College of Aviation

… They came from opposite sides of Lake Michigan.  Their bond was forged in the welcoming and caring environment of the … and its relationship with the College of Aviation, which was launched in 2018 and offers current Western students the … with Republic Airways During his years on campus, Abuzir filled his resume with experiences that made interviewers …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/abuzir-quandt

Student Recreation Center reopens with safety precautions in place

News

… not, they can purchase a membership at the SRC. "Glow yoga" was a popular event among students during Fall Welcome. … to be used often. Certain activities, like the climbing wall, will remain closed until they are deemed safe to … things aren’t working. “We have a place where people can fill out a form that comes to me, and we can look at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61100

Sweet success: Food marketing student cooks up skills to help business thrive

W Magazine

… to help business thrive Submitted by Erin Flynn on Layla Wallace, a sophomore food marketing major, serves up … the moments before she hits her stride, accelerating toward takeoff, Bronco long jumper Layla Wallace gets in the zone. Layla Wallace competes in long …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/layla-wallace-food-marketing-student-leads-kalamazoo-business

Donation helps WMU foster entrepreneur success in Kalamazoo community

News

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Khady Ndao-Brumblay was tired of the lack of African stories available to her … and creating dolls to go along with them. The stories would fill the gap in African children's literature Ndao-Brumblay … immigrant coming here and having children who are American was that it was absolutely impossible for me to teach them …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55256

Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons

News

… a new program at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre aims to fill in those gaps in experience for people who are visually … "Sometimes you need to know that the villain is watching from above, because it changes the story, and you … took several friends to see a show at Western last year and was the only one in the group that didn't have vision …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232

Overcoming gang life is topic of diversity series talk

News

… for WMU employees. The morning program is for instructors wanting to learn ways to connect with students and prepare for an … WMU students. Wednesday, Feb. 24 —"Identifying Anti-(Fill in the Blank) Narratives in Our Media," 6:30 to 8 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27152

From Saabs to Delta – Steve Denomme Surfs the Turbulence to Success

College of Aviation

… because of the Covid pandemic, and like the rest of us -- was staggered under the ramifications of the "Ugly" -- the … City Bowl Request College of Aviation Information  Denomme was raised, the son of a police officer, in Oakland County's … Denomme and other alumni were hired back by the college to fill instructional positions, which kept him in the industry …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/11/denomme

Patrick Allen's Airlines Education - An "Intern-Tastic Experience at United Airlines"

College of Aviation

… and push your graduation date by seven months." This was, essentially, what my uncle said to me when he tried to … my desk is directly outside the chief pilot's office. This was made worse by the fact my desk’s placement was in such a … benefits. If there was an open seat on any flight, we could fill it. I was able to visit San Francisco, Chile, and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2017/04/allen

Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

W Magazine

… Dykstra, left, and Haley Ritsema explored the desert in Wadi Rum, Jordan, during their study abroad experience with … the Global Leaders program. Surrounded by the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Lesvos is … because they need those programs. They need something to fill their time and attention and give them hope," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378

The rise of women’s sports—triumphs, challenges and the road ahead

W Magazine

… volleyball setter KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"This is the first time watching college basketball where I know more girls than … is … electric. It is blowing the guy’s game out of the water.”  Though Garnett’s comment referred to the NCAA … with, there’s still room to grow and still gaps to be filled, but it certainly has come leaps and bounds.”  Logan …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/rise-womens-sports-wmu-coaches-athletes-weigh