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From Sun ‘n Fun to Air in Alaska – Chris Desmond’s Aviation Aspirations Continue to Soar

College of Aviation

… From Sun ‘n Fun to Air in Alaska – Chris Desmond’s Aviation Aspirations … rugged, magnificent beauty and unmatched environment have warmed his psyche and tempered his body's response to chilly … effect, what cold?  Chris Desmond at the Grosvenor Lodge, waiting on a customer But there's more to Desmond's affinity …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/05/desmond

From Sweeper to Supply Chain: Wasinsky Lands Solid Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… From Sweeper to Supply Chain: Wasinsky Lands Solid Aviation Career … Michigan University’ College of Aviation, George “Chip” Wasinsky dreamed of the day his career would take off.  With …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/03/wasinsky

From the Windy City to WMU – Brett Been Takes to the Sky

College of Aviation

… From the Windy City to WMU – Brett Been Takes to the Sky Submitted by Tom … trips where kids have a chance to explore career options.  Waste of time, right? Not for Brett Been, destined to be a … have the same commitment.  It's aviation's version of The Golden Rule. "I always enjoyed mentoring students at WMU as …

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

From VP to FO – Logan Brown’s Involvement, Engagement and Internships Lead to Success

College of Aviation

… From VP to FO – Logan Brown’s Involvement, Engagement and … line, receivers, coaches, trainers -- right on down to the water boy. WMU graduate Logan Brown got that message and how … pilot is a lot of hard work as countless other alumni can attest," Brown says.  "It starts long before your first day of …

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

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 music to the ears of Garrett Gokey.  Once enrolled, the …

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

Josh Blain: Networking, Navigation and his Expedition to Envoy Air

College of Aviation

… Josh Blain: Networking, Navigation and his Expedition to Envoy Air Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Josh Blain's advice to those who want to follow him into a career in aviation is to get a … United States. Blain's diploma in aviation flight science was awarded by the Western Michigan University College of …

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

Mott Just Another Typical Pilot - Nicole's Journey to the Left Seat

College of Aviation

… Mott Just Another Typical Pilot - Nicole's Journey to the Left Seat Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Mott and Capt. … phase of her career. Charting her course from the time she was a junior in high school, Mott has navigated herself from … Information Future WMU Bronco and Professional Pilot Mott was destined to be a WMU Bronco . Growing up with two WMU …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/01/mott

WMU business students in the winner’s circle at DECA competition

Haworth College of Business

… in event planning. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Among 1,200 competitors, Western Michigan University students once again found … competition in San Francisco, California, business students tested their skills in a variety of contexts in both … a customer retention plan for a grocery store. The goal was to encourage consumers who had begun purchasing …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/deca-winners

Some campus offices on reduced hours for the holidays

News

… through the start of spring semester. Office closings apply to non-represented University employees. Many represented … Tuesday, Jan. 2. For more information, call (269) 387-7000. Waldo Library  is open reduced hours 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. … such as mini fridges, coffee makers, printers and copy machines. Also to reduce costs, parking lots outside …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44110

New study abroad experience for first-year students launches a WMU education in the Dominican Republic

Study Abroad

… Mich.— The Haenicke Institute for Global Education is proud to announce a new WMU Study Abroad program exclusive to … April 22 at 6 p.m., to learn more. WMU Study Abroad will award a $500 scholarship to any student participating in … geographic and gender‑related factors shape economic pathways. Students visiting a modern sugar mill in San Pedro de …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/02/first-year-study-abroad