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The Lovable Latvian, Janis Strupis is making waves in the WMU Aviation Technical Operations Program

College of Aviation

… The Lovable Latvian, Janis Strupis is making waves in the WMU Aviation Technical … many Latvians chose to leave their country for a more-free way of life than what they believed the Soviet Union … mainstream in the 2010s, "arena" is a style of rock music designed for performing in front of large audiences.  "This …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/strupis

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in August

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign up for Weekly Update August 2017 opportunities Tuesday, … in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free and open to the public. Tibetan Buddhist meditation and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41385

Plan to #GiveGold in October

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… goal is to boost giving among alumni, faculty and staff to support student success on campus. It replaces the … that increases the impact of their giving. These bonus dollars will be awarded to the category winners to … or other WMU areas of choice. Challenges have been set up for individuals on or off campus as well as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49347

Pursuing Airport and Operational Opportunities: Ricardo Escalante-Villalta is Catapulting from AZO to an Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… Information That's where the Escalante-Villalta clan took up residence.  Located 15 miles east of Seattle, Redmond … relegate yourself to being a couch potato waiting for a sign from heaven. Don't be status quo. Explore some kind of … race caught his attention.  "It opened my eyes to the struggle that races and genders face in the market," he says.  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/escalante-villa

Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar

College of Aviation

…   Geeting posing in front of his Dad's Tri-Pacer He grew up in rural Lenawee County southwest of Detroit near the … that never materialized.  When it appeared that I would be furloughed, I explored other options.  That was lesson No. … allowing them to send me and my sister to college debt-free.  That remains the best gift anyone has ever given me." …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/05/geeting

WMU launches Native American elders-in-residence program

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… an award ceremony on Friday, Sept. 19 , at FireKeepers Casino Hotel, following the NAHF board meeting at 11 a.m. … in Michigan communities. Our mission goes beyond financial support," says Dorie Rios , NAHF chairperson, who also serves … These grants help restore accurate representation, uplift Indigenous voices , and build stronger bridges …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/native-american-affairs-council-launches-elders-residence-program

Finding His Footing – Calvin Freeland Lands in the Right Career

College of Aviation

… Finding His Footing – Calvin Freeland Lands in the Right Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes … I decided to make the call that I did because I truly ended up where I felt I was meant to be." Not reticent to continue … engineering "because I thought it would be awesome to design and work on planes."  Once navigating this kind of a …

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

Culture, music and art focus of Black Arts Festival

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… by the Black Arts and Cultural Center. Thursday, July 19 Free children's activities geared toward ages 6 to 12, including free hot dogs and drinks, carnival games, face painting, … Center, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall. Admission: $15. Ages 25 and up. Call the Black Arts and Cultural Center at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/921

Six employees receive 2011-12 awards from APA-PSSO

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… Administrative Professional Association and Professional Support Staff Organization during the annual APA-PSSO Awards … May 17. The awards and spring luncheon, which had a casino theme this year, brings together members of the APA and PSSO non-bargaining groups to socialize as well as recognize the hard work and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/651

The Art of Aviation: Julie Thiele's Journey to Alaska Airlines

College of Aviation

… WMU Alumna and Alaska Airlines pilot Julie Thiele Growing up in Midland, MI, Thiele’s focus was anywhere but the … the visit, Thiele remembers, “By the time I got home, I was signed up for both engineering and aviation courses!” … what she says was the “best gig EVER!” Thiele became a freelance flight instructor for a flying club. As the boxes …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/03/thiele