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The Aviation Advantage: Ed Florek Flourishes in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… heavy maintenance on large passenger aircraft.  I like the work environment, the company's moral code, and its way of … into those deep checks."  Florek's favorite airplane to work on - the Boeing 737 - with the Boeing 767 and Airbus A330 underneath And what experience he's getting -- working on the airframes for some of the big boys in the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/florek

The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… (airframe and powerplant) technician for Delta and Mom Beth works for Delta Elite Services.    "Growing up," says … aviation operations in Battle Creek.  "Although my parents worked for Delta, coming out of high school I really didn't … for his training with Envoy, the regional airline that has working relationships with Delta.  He recently passed his …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan

WMU announces Dr. Joanna Bosse as director of Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… Bosse's research contributions are impressive, with notable works such as the ethnographic documentary Becoming … of musicians during the pandemic and the role of music in social life. She has presented her research at numerous … Dr. Bosse. “I am thrilled to join them in this important work.” For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/music/news/2025/05/director-announcement

Propellors, Powerplants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich’s Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… lead to a career "way down there."  Mihelich reviewing the working components of a jet engine Why Western's College of … as a national organization in 1928 and has members working at 875 airports on the planet.  To Mihelich, it was … to get involved because of the opportunity to "network with people who are engaged in the business and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich-0

Aviation Passion and Professionalism – Professor Lisa Whittaker Has It All

College of Aviation

… Lisa Whittaker Has It All Submitted by Tom Thinnes on The work-experience section of Lisa Whittaker's resume would … In the early 1990s, then McDonnell-Douglas reduced its work force for a variety of reasons and was eventually … "Rather than get laid off," she says, "I chose to find work elsewhere."     "Elsewhere" was San Antonio and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/02/whittaker

Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Research Advisory for Vulnerabilities, Exploits & Networks, or WRAVEN.   “We run hands-on projects, threat … threat reports on current cybersecurity events, hold workshops and perform assessments.   “One of our main goals … says cybersecurity student Abby Bayer , who is the group’s social media manager. “Joining this club was a no-brainer, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

WMU secures federal grant to battle opioid epidemic

News

… to make far-reaching impacts through health care workforce expansion in the state," says Dr. Ron Cisler , … therapy, Dr. Jennifer Harrison , associate professor of social work, and Dr. Bridget Weller , assistant professor of social work, created MY-PROUD to enhance interdisciplinary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54593

Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2024 Fall Awards Celebration

News

… teaching, service, longtime and emerging scholarly work. The celebration begins at  11 a.m.  in Kirsch … of management Dr.   Dee Sherwood , associate professor of social work Distinguished Faculty Scholar Awards Dr. Lisa Baker , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-awards-2024

Hints from Helmer – Charles Culminates Marine Tenure with Aviation Technical Operations Enrollment

College of Aviation

… technician.    "It was at this time that I grew to love working in aviation," he says, sparking a desire to pursue a … Executive Airport at Kellogg Field .     "This allows me to work full time while earning my degree," he says about the … best aviation colleges in the country while also gaining valuable work experience at Duncan, which is just as highly …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/02/helmer

Riding High with Adam Rice

College of Aviation

… Rice Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Let's see how this all worked for Adam Rice on his journey to becoming an airline … connection to aviation. Young Rice with his first official work uniform Rice went to work for an aircraft-detailing company, starting basically …

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