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Planes, Pucks and Puchacz: Zachary Scores in Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… up fire-fighting and first-responder skills along the way. Being regarded as something of an industry expert on … Gun' on VCR and allowed me to watch the intro one summer afternoon," he says.  "After that five-minute viewing, even …  He says that involved “closely working with the Secret Service when politicians would visit the Lansing area.  I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/puchacz

Friday Feature: Dr. Gail Rouscher

College of Aviation

… aviation students. Dr. Rouscher’s first jump into aviation was as a member of the U.S. Navy. She was an aircraft engine … and here in Michigan at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.  After separating from the Navy she went to school to get her … arena.  “Connecting them with community for volunteer services, providing introductions for networking, working …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/02/rouscher

Finding His Footing – Calvin Freeland Lands in the Right Career

College of Aviation

… another option. For Calvin Freeland, the second option was a first cousin of the first. "When I enrolled at the … I spent more money on something that I wasn't going to do.  After many conversations and meetings, I decided to halt … guidance?  Thanks to the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Services Agency (K-RESA) and its Education for Employment …

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

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 … piloting the largest of aircraft, she survived the panic after "9-11" and, like the rest of the world, is pondering … 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

Eric Johnson – Flying High from Mesaba to FlightSafety International

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Almost a quarter of a century after leaving Western Michigan University as a Lee Honors … Johnson figured either he knew it all, or at least he was close. Request College of Aviation Info But after … career was being on the College of Aviation's flight-line service team shortly after the program's move to the Battle …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/04/johnson

Stephen G. Jones obituary

News

… Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Stephen G. Jones A May 19 service will celebrate the life of Dr. Stephen G. Jones , … trumpet player, who died suddenly April 25 . He was 70. Jones was a member of the WMU faculty for 42 years … two-term past president of the International Trumpet Guild. After his retirement, Jones stayed active as a musician, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46680

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

Dr. Jennifer P. Bott named chair of WMU’s Department of Marketing

Haworth College of Business

… reasons to say yes. The positive energy here is real, and I want to help amplify it.” Bott is keen to build upon the … faculty and students to alumni and organizations that want to invest in what the department does. “I am thrilled … graduates are working or continuing their education quickly after earning their degree. 100% of Department of Marketing …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/jennifer-bott-marketing-chair

WMU honors two for teaching excellence

News

… will be recognized as recipients of Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, … Emerging Scholars and the recipients of the Distinguished Service and Make a Difference awards. Initiated in 2006, the … and that investment continues to grow and mature even after graduation." An example of his activism for students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1650

Western to celebrate 1,100+ new graduates on Dec. 13

News

… Business, College of Fine Arts, College of Health and Human Services, College of Education and Human Development Noon … graduates may reserve tickets for additional guests to watch the ceremony on a large screen in Brown Hall. The … webpage . WMU conducts formal graduation exercises after the fall and spring semesters and the summer I …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/western-celebrates-fall-2025-graduates-earning-degrees