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All systems go: Aerospace engineering student launches work into space

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… Force Base in California, Tom Scott , B.S.E.’25, M.S.’26, watched his graduate studies literally flash before his eyes.    “It was almost surreal. It was pitch black and then all of a … resume.   “This project required so many different skill sets and gave me a greater understanding of how systems come …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/aerospace-engineering-spacex-payload-launch-tom-scott

When curiosity composes a career

WMU Alumni

… Submitted by Jasmine Huynh on Henry Koperski, B.A.'11, set the stage for an exciting career in Western's Irving S. … sessions in downtown Kalamazoo to music directing on Broadway, Henry Koperski’s , career is rooted in curiosity, … his broad musical interests. His time as a student was spent almost entirely within the School of Music. “I was …

https://wmich.edu/alumni/news/2026/05/alumni-henry-koperski-music-broadway-performance-career

Julie M. Christensen obituary

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… University staff member, died Wednesday, Aug. 15. She was 54. Christensen, of Kalamazoo, was a secretary and office associate at WMU for 18 years. … the family one hour prior to the memorial service, which is set for Monday, Aug. 20, at 10 a.m. in the Langeland Family …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1279

Flags lowered for Petty Officer 2nd Class David J. Warsen

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… Flags lowered for Petty Officer 2nd Class David J. Warsen Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Warsen LANSING, Mich.—By order of Gov. Rick Snyder, flags on … the Navy in March 2009, and his tour in Afghanistan was set to end Oct. 1. Warsen and his fiancée were planning a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1380

Dining Services to host dinner inspired by Latin American cuisine

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… cost for dinner is $9.25. Students, faculty and staff can set up a Dining Dollars account online in advance. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6118

WMU Board of Trustees to consider new School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability, naming of Main Campus plaza during formal session Thursday

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… Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to meet at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 27 , in the North … licenses that would permit alcohol service throughout Waldo Stadium on specific dates in 2023; formally naming the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71506

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to be locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and … March 1 2017 Yomiuri Prize for Literature Reading—an awards reception —4:30 to 6 p.m. in 1035-1045 Fetzer Center, … Literature in the poetry and haiku section for his book "Watashi no Hidsuke henkosen (My International Dateline)." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374

WMU schedules back-to-back career fairs in February

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… for Feb. 12, with a new Government and Nonprofit Fair set for Feb. 13. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … on the University's main campus. The annual Career Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 , and is … Career Fair , which is planned to be an annual event, is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 , and is expected to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21427

One-day blood drive part of annual CMU-WMU challenge

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students have set Thursday, April 7 , for the Bronco Blood Bash, a blood drive to set a state record for donations during a single, university … to donate blood April 7 will receive a free hero T-shirt. Walk-ins are welcome; however, making an appointment will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31408

From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg

College of Aviation

… of Brian Vanderberg Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Ever watch one of those emergency helicopters sit down at a … that Vanderberg had what it takes to join the Army's Warrant Officer Flight Training initiative.  He applied and … for U of M Survival Flight.   Night vision goggle set up in the WMAC Dauphin 2014 Vanderberg's affinity for …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg