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Corporate Pilot Dan Homolek - Giving Back by Going Back

College of Aviation

… Corporate Pilot Dan Homolek - Giving Back by Going Back Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Growing up in Woodhaven, MI, Dan … Homolek is “not quite sure” how his interest in aviation began.  “If you ask my parents, they’ll tell you I loved … age of 2.”  Searching through the cloudy memories, Dan remembers knowing by 7th grade he wanted to fly as a career.  Not …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/06/homolek

Details announced for Zegree memorial service

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… Details announced for Zegree memorial service Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Steve Zegree … Mattson Workshop. Several video and spoken tributes will be given by friends and colleagues, as well as Zegree's … MI 49008-5403. Hotel blocks available Blocks of hotel rooms for guests coming from out of town have been arranged at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24055

Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center

WMU Student Center

… Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center … the new student-focused space. Her sculptures, which have been installed in global art galleries and commissioned … simply existing is meaningful, and that there is truth to be found in every moment no matter how ordinary it might …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374

County event to focus on richness, wisdom of workplace diversity

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… to focus on richness, wisdom of workplace diversity Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Leadership for a Multicultural Nation." As the world becomes flatter and globalization creates a world village, … She is a former Center for Creative Leadership faculty member who taught in the center's Leadership Development …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45934

Breaking it Down and Building it Up – Broderick Bebout Aims for A Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… Breaking it Down and Building it Up – Broderick Bebout Aims for A Career in Aviation Maintenance Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Technical Operations student Broderick Bebout working on a WMU Technical Operations aircraft One of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/broderick

History made: Merze Tate College, Black women leaders honor Tate's legacy

Merze Tate College

… Tate College, Black women leaders honor Tate's legacy Submitted by Bonnie Pfingst on Trailblazing alumna Merze Tate whose legacy will be celebrated at Western on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Dr. Staci … pay tribute to her legacy as a trailblazer. In 1927, Tate became the first Black student to earn a bachelor’s degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74559

WMU closes early Jan. 27 because of severe weather

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… WMU closes early Jan. 27 because of severe weather Submitted by Emily Doran on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for … WMU campuses will close at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 27 , because of severe weather. Classes scheduled for 2 p.m. or …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/early-release-january-27-2026

Rising Above – Rachel Tuit’s Turn to Transform the World of Aviation

College of Aviation

… – Rachel Tuit’s Turn to Transform the World of Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Rachel Tuit wants to become something she has never personally witnessed or … , she is bulking up her resume to make certain her vision becomes reality.  Rachel Tuit visiting the Nyungwe National …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/tuit

Students, public invited to career fairs held this fall

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… Students, public invited to career fairs held this fall Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will be the site for several career-related fairs this fall that … Tuesday, Sept. 10, 3 to 6 p.m. , Bernhard Center Ballrooms. Those interested in working part time in the Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55090

The Kalam-AZO Connection - WMU Broncos at the Helm of the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport

College of Aviation

… Helm of the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Airport operations are at the heart … of strong connections: their love of aviation and their membership in the alumni association of Western Michigan University. Currently, the four primary members of the AZO management team are alumni of Western …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/02/connection