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Spring Convocation celebrates investments in innovation at Western

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… hosted by Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland . Presentations on award-winning faculty research follow at 10 a.m. before a virtual Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award poster presentation session at 11 a.m. and a noon … to evaluate materials, design, construction, repair and maintenance of highway structures to improve their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63859

Students learning to navigate, adapt to challenges of remote education

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… Learning via WebEx meeting isn't rocket science. If it was, Grace Dybing says her aerospace engineering instructors … classes have changed a bit more, and anything that was supposed to be a group presentation has become more … I think our professors in particular, but also our maintenance and custodial staff, Dining Services and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58706

Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice

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… Johnathon Moulds) FULTON, Mich.—Carefully navigating the waters of the Pine Creek on kayaks and canoes, visitors from … sacred plants are part of a restoration effort by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi (NHBP), and students and … it," says Taylor.  Jason Monck , a licensed plumber in Maintenance Services at Western, joined the course as an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72530

Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

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… for her transformative work in aviation training. She was featured during Microsoft's Mixed Reality Academy at Microsoft headquarters in Washington state late last fall and was recently awarded the … the classroom," says Brown. Brown notes the operation and maintenance of modern aircraft requires an understanding of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008

Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western

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… Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn … me wherever I can," Stein says. "I didn't know what I wanted to do. I applied to one as a criminal justice major. … know this is an opportunity for them—not just flying … but maintenance, management. We need every single job in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467

WMU's Sky Broncos capture fourth place in national competition

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… in ground events to place fourth overall. The event winner was Southern Illinois University. Longtime WMU rivals … contestant at the event, while Chris Reichert of Climax was the Sky Broncos' highest placing male pilot, ranking in … graduate of Garber High School and is studying aviation maintenance. He placed 18th in Aircraft Recognition and was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24108

Love Aviation Style: Katie Vena and Aaron Mohnke Take Off and Tie the Knot!

College of Aviation

… wife," Aaron says, "it does come with challenges.  Being away from each other for up to four days at a time is hard.  … that as will be shown shortly in this article.   "When I was physically handed my CJO, I will never be able to … including AWAM (Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance) .  She was an enormous support for our Air Race …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/12/mohnke

Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference

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… the options below to nominate them for a Make a Difference award. There are semiannual and annual awards available to those who provide exceptional services to … housing facilities operations, including furniture, annual maintenance and upkeep, renovation projects, new builds and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65004

Sky Broncos place fifth in national championship event

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… in flight events, placing fifth overall.  The event winner was Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott. Longtime … of the events that were contested for team points, so it was a very balanced effort between ground, simulator and … 2014. Devvyn Fader of Essexville, Michigan, is an aviation maintenance technology major. He graduated from Garber High …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32349

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856