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Faculty Feature: Jeremy Hierholzer

College of Aviation

… is his second stint with Western Michigan University as he was an aircraft maintenance technician and a WMU faculty … and aircraft systems. He has experience performing heavy maintenance on the Pratt and Whitney JT8D turbine … the industry calls. Jeremy reports that one of the most rewarding parts of his career is seeing students graduate and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/01/hierholzer

Flags lowered Thursday for Sgt. Mark Schoonhoven

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… explosive device on Dec. 5, 2012, in Kabul, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 32nd Transportation Company, … served in the 82nd Airborne Division. Schoonhoven was serving his fifth tour of duty. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4563

Flags lowered Friday for Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matt Schwartz

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… Flags lowered Friday for Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matt Schwartz Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew S. Schwartz and his wife, Jennifer LANSING, Mich.--By order of … , of Traverse City, Mich., who died Jan. 5 while on active duty in Afghanistan's Helmand province. Schwartz, age 34, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/55

How to find out if WMU is closed

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… continue normal operation unless notified in one of four ways: Go to wmich.edu Closing announcements will be posted … . Weather-related WMU closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, … closed due to cold weather and blowing snow. 2014, Nov. 18—Heavy snowfall closed WMU. 2015, Feb. 2—A widespread …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36820

Mixer on the Mall concerts provide afternoon entertainment

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… include WVFM 106.5. Entertainment lineup June 19 , Top Heavy June 26, at Arcadia, Wayland July 3 , Delilah DeWylde July 10 , The Mittenauts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7280

WMU faculty to perform with Kontras Quartet

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https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36560

WMU celebrates upgraded fashion labs and technology

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Dr. Laura Dinehart and President Edward Montgomery cut the ribbon for the new pattern plotter … a consistency and weight similar to cork board, but more heavy duty. Installed only a few weeks ago, students have already …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74534

WMU closed Monday, Jan. 28, due to severe weather

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… University closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, … 27—Snow and cold temperatures closed WMU. 2014, Nov. 18—Heavy snowfall closed WMU. 2015, Feb. 2—A widespread … the state. 2016, Feb. 25—In an otherwise mild winter, a heavy snow accompanied by high winds closed WMU. 2018, Feb. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51332

Broncos are going places: New report reveals 93% of Western grads are employed or continuing their education

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… students are getting jobs very consistently," says Dr. Ewa Urban , director of assessment and effectiveness. "We … impact graduate success. In the most recent report, data was obtained for 72% of alumni earning degrees. Some … questions about graduates' Western experience. "It was very nice to have professors that genuinely cared about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71441

Flags lowered Thursday for Sgt. Kyle B. McClain

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… Aug. 1 while on foot patrol in Salim Aka, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1433rd Engineer Company of the 507th … of the 177th Military Police Brigade in Kalamazoo. McClain was a soldier in the Michigan National Guard. McClain … serving in Afghanistan, having already served tours of duty in Korea and Iraq. McClain was awarded the Bronze Star …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1253