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Longtime staff member retires from University Libraries

University Libraries

… Submitted by Sara Volmering on Jean Douglas, manager, User Services, will retire from Western Michigan University on … on East Campus. When the Business Library merged with Waldo Library, Douglas moved into new roles as periodical … into the role of access services coordinator, overseeing Waldo Library’s high-traffic circulation desk. Douglas’ …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/07/jean-douglas-retirement

Engineering management program now globally certified

News

… says Dr. Steven E. Butt , chair of WMU's Department of Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering … The demand for leadership in modern manufacturing and service-based industries has dramatically increased the need …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44265

WMU psychology professor honored with lifetime achievement award

News

… WMU psychology professor honored with lifetime achievement award Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dickinson KALAMAZOO—Western … that will last." Dickinson has been dedicated to promoting industrial and organizational psychology and behavior … not only of teaching but also of research and professional service…She is one of the vanguards of our field, and one of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5566

Shirley K. James obituary

News

… Michigan University staff member, died July 18 . She was 75. James, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1977 and retired in 2001 after almost 24 years of service to the University. She was a head cook in Davis Dining Hall. Service and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42232

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

College of Aviation

… Operations Supervisor. At one time, each of these four was a Blue Devil, Husky, Trojan, or Northman. However, in … they all became Broncos, which helped to project them towards their current situation. David Reid David Reid grew up … Reid’s responsibility to promote the airport and its service. This includes time spent developing the airport’s …

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

The Aviation Advantage: Ed Florek Flourishes in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… Lake Michigan in what is referred to as "Chicagoland," he was the youngster who took apart the mechanical alarm clock … of just under 40,000 in neighboring Hammond, Ind., was the century-old Bishop Noll Institute , the private … the Boeing 767 is the wide-body airliner that has been in service since 1982, has been upgraded since then, and …

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

George 'Stewart' Johnson obituary

News

… George 'Stewart' Johnson obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on   Johnson George "Stewart" Johnson , a former Western Michigan University faculty … WMU faculty in 1960 and retired in 1984 after 24 years of service to the University. He was a professor of mechanical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42231

Friday Feature: Ismail Abuzir

College of Aviation

… Ismail visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Ismail was drawn to WMU mainly because of our aircraft’s state of … Outside of WMU, Ismail became an ambassador for Republic Airways in order to get a foot in the door for his regional … in the world, but he also loved flying into Chicago Midway as a flight student because he was flying next to major …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/03/abuzir

David F. Sadler obituary

News

… University professor emeritus of English, died March 5 . He was 93. Sadler, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1955 and retired in 1984 after 29 years of service to the University. David F. Sadler During his … doctoral degree from U of M in 1948 and 1954, respectively. Service A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31543

Building Her Future, One Aircraft at a Time: The Journey of WMU’s Natalie Smeltzer

College of Aviation

… And that assignment won't be far from her roots.  Smeltzer was born and raised in Holland, Mich., a Lake Michigan … extravaganza that celebrates its Dutch heritage.   It was in her home community where a career in aviation dawned … the 2023 graduate of Black River Public High School.  "I was able to 'fly,' well really 'crash' in a simulator, and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/smeltzer