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

College of Aviation

… in the correct direction. While we often begin heading one way, we soon find ourselves detoured towards another destination. Slowly, but surely the navigation … heads-up display, EGPWS (enhanced ground proximity warning system), RNP, and other things which sounded pretty …

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

WMU to confer 1,336 degrees during summer commencement

News

… summer ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of … to attend commencement, and each participating student was eligible to reserve up to six guest tickets. Tickets … on Channel 5 of EduCABLE, the University's cable television system, and throughout the Kalamazoo area on Public Media …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16785

WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at April commencement

News

… spring ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of … on Channel 5 of EduCABLE, the University's cable television system, and throughout the Kalamazoo area on Public Media … on the Charter Communications commercial cable television system. A live webcast of the ceremonies also will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15313

Three rare campus trees named state champions

News

… on Andrew Sawyer, National Big Tree Registry, measures a dwarf hackberry tree. KALAMAZOO—One of Western Michigan University's 29  dwarf hackberry trees has been declared the Michigan State … on it is considered a National Champion Tree. A point system is used when making official measurements for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14820

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

News

… of Natural Cycles Farm Allegan, Mich.—The edible prize was nestled within four-foot-tall foliage. “Look!” Lori … become a concern for many families. Therefore, the way we’re eating is evolving. “More people are cooking and … disease outbreaks result from centralized food production systems where several varieties of produce are grown, come …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

Former U.S. congressmen and elections director will lead 'Protecting Democracy' discussion

We Talk

… degree in public administration from WMU in 1987. Thomas was known as “the dean of the nation’s election directors” … voter registration database and election management system that led to other innovations in Michigan’s voting … and policy engagement. WeTalk members seek to raise awareness about free speech protections and promote the value …

https://wmich.edu/wetalk/news/2024/09/wetalk-wevote-protecting-democracy-panel-discussion

Public radio news directors award WMUK for broadcasting excellence

News

… Public radio news directors award WMUK for broadcasting excellence Submitted by Anonymous … radio news directors. The station has won three PRNDI awards from Public Radio News Directors Inc., the news directors organization for the public radio system. "These awards reflect the dedication of a very …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/28036

Dunn to be honored for work with foster care grads

News

… young people who have been part of the state's foster care system. Dunn will be honored at the Detroit area's sixth … WMU launched its Seita Scholars Program in 2008. The award-winning effort, which has grown into the largest and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42935

Trustees approve 3 percent room and board rate increase for 2018-19

News

… projects and manage rising costs in its campus housing system. Housing and dining services at WMU In 2017-18, … is committed, she says, to creating spaces where students want to live and eat while pursuing their academic and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46537

Leading USDA’s largest cotton classing facility

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… USDA’s largest cotton classing facility Submitted by Cindy Wagner on “Visiting Floyd was amazing. The building has much to offer and looks like … you can thank the U.S. Department of Agriculture classing system for the standards that help you identify your …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70806