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Tonya Durlach named director of electronic communication

News

… University to implementing WMU's new Web content management system. A 2003 public relations graduate of WMU, Durlach … Her appointment to director of electronic communication was effective April 16. Electronic communication is part of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/583

WMU celebrates graduation of its 100th Seita Scholar

News

… support young people who have aged out of the foster care system and help them succeed in college, hit a milestone … the Miller Auditorium stage to receive her degree, she was one of more than 1,700 students recognized during three … that day. Students' names are announced as they step forward to accept the diploma they've earned from WMU President …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37026

Detecting threats and emergencies to protect infrastructures

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… emergencies to protect infrastructures Submitted by Cindy Wagner on "My research interests evolved from the unsolved … threats in infrastructures such as city transportation systems or electricity service distribution systems are … devices or a lot of computing power.” Clearing the way in Nashville Many people dread driving through a city. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70805

WMU EV infrastructure most extensive on campuses nationwide

News

… of the EV charging stations' energy demand. The full system of charging stations and solar array are meant to serve as a visual symbol of the way forward for a clean transportation future. "Electric vehicles …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/191

Medieval prayer book newly available online

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… The manuscript, part of the Cistercian Studies Collection, was digitized by the WMU Libraries Digitization Center and a descriptive metadata structure was designed by the Technical Services Department. The … and 3-D projects with balanced color and lighting. The Luna System, an image database system, provides enhanced viewing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7091

Gov. Snyder names new trustee to WMU Board

News

… a 26-year career with that organization. In that role, he was commanding officer of the Uniform Services Division, … of the Michigan State Public Safety Communications System—an 800MHz radio system for emergency communications. Bolger attended WMU as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16631

Dennis Boyle obituary

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… Western Michigan University registrar, died Sept. 11 . He was 87. Boyle joined the Registrar's Office in 1965 and … telephone registration, an Integrated Student Information System and other advancements that improved registration and … records management. Boyle received a Distinguished Service Award from WMU in 1986. In announcing the award, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49710

Town hall meeting, letters to homes key parts of compensation rollout

News

… member of Western Michigan University's Staff Compensation System will highlight the rollout next week of the results … Van Der Kley , vice president for business and finance, and Warren Hills , associate vice president for human resources, … Each meeting will last for approximately 90 minutes. Watch the town hall meetings online Both town hall meetings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23700

Out of this Earth: Margo Vriesinga Reaches for the Stars with Virgin Galactic

College of Aviation

… the words acted as a magnet, drawing the individuals towards the human quest to explore and colonize the space … wheels that never left the ground. “Originally, my interest was focused on cars and high school auto shop,” she … we must rely on new thought processes which are based on system standards and the FAA regulations dealing with …

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

Behind the Boarding Gate: Brady Wilson’s Impact on Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… one's career and life.   On a spring Saturday in 2022, he walked across the Miller Auditorium stage to receive his … in airport management and operations, and on Monday he was in the employ of Delta Air Lines at its hub in Atlanta, … "aviation has always interested me because it's a complex system that never stops moving.  I was once asked whether I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/12/wilson