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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 majored in flight science .  But when I decided it was not the lifestyle I wanted, I changed to the program in … the controls (with an instructor obviously right there). Sunset at the Battle Creek Executive Airport, home to the WMU …

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

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Dec. 4

News

… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Board of Trustees is set to convene at noon on Thursday, Dec. 4 , in the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/wmu-board-meets-dec-4-2025

Spring career fairs to bring top employers to WMU

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… ing virtual fairs , and following up with employers after ward . Find more information about the career fair prep … and food marketing.   WMU Social Work Job Fair 2026 Set for Tuesday, March 24 , from 5 to 7 p.m. in the College … Services , t his specialty job fair is for employers who want to hire students for internships and full-time …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/2026-spring-career-fairs-begin

WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids

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… with his or her teacher over a tablet while a client waits for you to deliver a presentation over Zoom might have … with their laptop and spreadsheets sprawled across the kitchen table. Quick tips for success Create structure: … Help kids get acquainted with the technology and processes. Set boundaries: Create defined learning areas, if possible, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874

Permaculture project abroad receives grant from WMU Office of Sustainability

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… communities such as: lasagna composting, seed banks, water filtration, ancient grain products and a medicinal … grants this fall. The Office for Sustainability rewards grants each year to support students and faculty … culture of sustainability. Western Michigan University sets aside $75,000 annually to support student research and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2019/01/sustainability-grant

Graduate, professional school fair coming up

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… law or medical schools may attend one of three workshops set for 3 to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the Bernhard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43330

Rachel Lipscomb studies abroad twice with WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… shares her experiences below. Spring 2013: Cusco, Peru   Set in the Andes, Cusco, Peru was an amazing city to travel to for study abroad. Cusco is … As a result, the classrooms were very small and there was a lot of attention given from teacher to student.   …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/rachel-lipscomb-profile

Bronco Bash Registration Is Now Open

Student Engagement

… organization is newly approved, this is one of the fastest ways to build awareness and membership. How to Register Registration is … first two weeks of the semester. Final Thoughts Bronco Bash sets the tone for your year. It is the most visible …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/03/broncobash20261

Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win

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… Gold Cup alongside teammate Luke Lawrence. (Photo courtesy: Walter Cooper) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Saying the sky’s the limit … his course for success—both in the lab and on the open water. A former Olympic-track sailor, Asif recently became a … and mentorship he found on campus.   Asif, left, sets up an ion thruster inside a vacuum chamber with student …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/star-vintage-sailing-world-champion-mohammed-asif

Oh, what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor

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… Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor Submitted by Erin Flynn on Michael … of "Cats" enabled him to tap into his "American Ninja Warrior" skills. "Cats" is the sixth WMU Theatre production … exploring his physicality and how his posture and movement set him apart as an authority figure among the other cats.”  …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/michael-vasilevich-wmu-theatre-cats-american-ninja-warrior