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… , a former second cook in the Bernhard Center Dining Services, died in Middleville, Mich., May 25 . She was 92. Wellenkamp came to WMU in 1968 and retired in 1981 after 13 years of service to the University. A native of …

… Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2024 Fall Awards Celebration Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Fall Awards Celebration on  Friday, Oct. 11 , will recognize the … finest, including awards for exceptional teaching, service, longtime and emerging scholarly work. The …

… of Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation, was surrounded by transportation.  Although the little city, … by flight, and I knew this was something I wanted to do.”   After years of watching aircraft, the time came when Herr … he is part of a team that is providing an invaluable service to the people in Maryland.  As Herr says, “We have a …

… Aviation, the world’s largest privately owned business jet service provider, has established the J. Robert Duncan … power of people to drive the business aviation industry forward. Throughout his decades of leadership at Duncan … also will support development of new academic pathways, including:  A technical leadership pathway within the …

… Gold Cup alongside teammate Luke Lawrence. (Photo courtesy: Walter Cooper) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Saying the sky’s the limit … his course for success—both in the lab and on the open water. A former Olympic-track sailor, Asif recently became a … offered to take him out on a ride, and he was hooked. Soon after, he joined the youth racing team at the Royal Madras …

… Michigan University staff member, died Sept. 22 . He was 84. Ryba, of Bangor, Mich., retired in 1989 as assistant … chief engineer for television in the Division of Academic Services after 24 years of service to the University. He was a WMU …

… on The following are Western alumni and emeriti who passed away and were reported during fall 2023. Alumni Jack Leonard … May (French) Jennings , BM ‘51, June 23, 2023, Whitewater, WI Guelda Ann (Glynn) Weinert , BS ‘51, June 9, 2023, … Christine (Kraft) Mateer , BA ‘58, May 21, 2023, Kirkland, WA Charles J. Weier Jr. , BBA ’58, June 8, 2023, Bradenton, …

… a graduate of Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, it wasn't that kind of experience while in the eighth grade, but the concept was the same. Request Information about the WMU College of … an Air Zoo docent evolved into an Air Zoo internship.  "After learning about World War II aircraft," she says, "I …

… Western Michigan University's College of Health and Human Services for more than 25 years, died Feb. 2 in Kalamazoo. She was 79. Starcher was the first employee to be hired when the … serving as administrative secretary in the Department of Music from 1960 to 1966. Her background also included seven …

… a career in aviation is for them. Not so for Eli Lantz.  It was the WMU College of Aviation itself that did the … I knew it would be a good fit for me." It's turned out that way.  In addition to his studies, Lantz has been involved … days are done, Lantz wants to work for an airline "or air-service developer in some aspect.  Long term, I hope to work …