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Four WMU students receive Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship has been awarded to four Western Michigan University students to study … At a selection success rate of 40 percent, Gilman awards to WMU students are well above the national average … Quito, Ecuador. Deidre Shepherd is majoring in healthcare services and sciences with a minor in holistic health care. …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2019/05/wmu-students-gilman-scholarship

Michael Woodhams obituary

News

… "Woody" Woodhams , former electrician in maintenance services, died Jan. 19 . He was 63. Woodhams joined the staff in 1997 and retired in 2009 after 12 years of service to the University. He served in the U.S. Army from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29847

Memorial services set for longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree

News

… Memorial services set for longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree … verified) on Steve Zegree KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Public memorial services for legendary jazz educator and former Western … articles Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61 | March 9, 2015 Details announced for Zegree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23257

Nancy S. Wilson obituary

News

… member, died Dec. 22, 2016 , at home in Kalamazoo. She was 73. Wilson joined the staff in 2000 and retired in 2012 after 12 years of service to the University. She was an occupational health and safety specialist in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39377

Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition

Dining Services

… Kimchi. The nationwide contest invites non-commercial food-service operation employees to create an original dish … says Francisco. "Cooking in national contests is one way I am able to have a creative outlet, without causing … desired result. This mentality is a major asset for Dining Services, especially as we move to offering more global …

https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0

Gerontology expert Page-Robin dies

News

… Ellen Page-Robin , professor emerita of community health services, died Jan. 3 in Kalamazoo. She was 82. Ellen Page-Robin Page-Robin joined the University in 1968 as assistant professor of sociology. She was later promoted to professor of community health services …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21424

Shannon Carpenter Fine Tunes Her Time in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… any and all of that at the College of Aviation, she has a warm spot in her tool box for faculty specialist Dr. Gail …  "I liked the pace of them," she says, "and that each step was hands-on.  You had to right your own mistake on the … charters, avionics maintenance, in-flight catering, and services for fixed-based operators at airports.  For the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/shannon-carpenter

Propellors, Powerplants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich’s Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… Taking a trip up into the clouds as a senior in high school was more than just a joy ride for Mason Mihelich.  It pointed the sophomore from Elgin, Ill., toward Western Michigan University and charted a career path.  … radar is a fleet-maintenance job with United Parcel Service (UPS) Worldwide.  But if competitors such as the U. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich-0

From Success at Southwest to Directing Denver International Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway

College of Aviation

… Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Dave LaPorte - Denver … Dave LaPorte is the poster child for the adage that it always seems darkest before the dawn.   Now, the man … Southwest announced that year it would be restarting its service in Denver, LaPorte said, "it was a big deal with …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/03/laporte

Propellers, Power-plants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… Taking a trip up into the clouds as a senior in high school was more than just a joy ride for Mason Mihelich.  It pointed the sophomore from Elgin, Ill., toward Western Michigan University and charted a career path.  … radar is a fleet-maintenance job with United Parcel Service (UPS) Worldwide.  But if competitors such as the U. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich