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The Rise of Rochon – Randall’s Aviation Journey and The Power of Giving Back

College of Aviation

… Western Michigan University College of Aviation and a founding member of the campus chapter of what is now known as … schedule as a United Airlines (First Officer) based in Newark, N.J. and all kinds of volunteerism for the  OBAP , he … flying.  That trip sparked a keen interest in how that big machine was able to lift off the ground and head for the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/09/rochon2019

VanHowe You Get Things Done! Lessons Learned and Applied by Thomas VanHowe

College of Aviation

… ambassadorial duties from 2013 to 2015.  The surprise is he was ever in that position in the first place.  "I had a … learned those lessons rather well if his resume is any indication.  Being an ambassador, he says, polished his … in my career.  I learned a ton.  The DC-9 is an amazing machine.  Because of the pandemic I got the opportunity to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/vanhowe

Lessons Learned by Aviation Technical Operations Faculty Nate Lisak

College of Aviation

… by Tom Thinnes on Even though he started in the welding trade, Nate Lisak has forged himself a productive and rewarding career as a "Tech-Ops" instructor for the WMU … tutelage.  "His Stryker team works like a well-oiled machine.  Their attitudes and work ethic are top-notch in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/lisak

Piecing it together: Julia LeKander wins Western's 2023 New York Fashion Week Competition

W Magazine

… Western's New York Fashion Week Competition with her zero-waste wrap skirt. LeKander's design was inspired by growing concerns about fashion fashion and … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Behind the rhythmic beat of the sewing machine is senior transfer fashion design major Julia …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70891

Big changes unfold at WMU Pilot Plants

News

… in North America pilot-scale multi-ply paper manufacturing machine, named in honor of alumnus Charles Klass , who … project "represents the best of WMU," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "It is research that impacts the world and … Montgomery, staff and paper industry representatives dedicate new paper manufacturing and testing equipment. Dating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52982

Ethics Center announces book clubs for Spring 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… the spring semester highlighting ethical questions regarding social media,  artificial intelligence (AI) and how to … The AI Mirror: How to Reclaim our Humanity in an Age of Machine Thinking by Shannon Vallor . Jon Milgrim , Faculty … Philosophy, will lead the discussions. In this book, the award-winning philosopher who used to be Google’s AI ethicist …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/01/ethics-books

Level up: WMU’s new esports lab signals commitment to career preparation in growing industry

College of Education and Human Development

… gaming. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is solidifying its reputation as a leading institution for esports … of University Recreation. "We have a big vision of where we want to see the esports program go from an educational … third floor of the Student Recreation Center has 10 gaming machines, a Xbox Series X, a Nintendo Switch and will show …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/new-esports-lab-education-gaming-recreation-center-students

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 … training deployment to Ft. Polk, LA with the 10th Mountain Division, 1988 A Kalamazoo-area native and a member of the … enthusiast for all things flying.  "We would marvel at the machines of the sky through magazine subscriptions and air …

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

Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine

News

… Newman, Dr. Doug Lepisto, Megan Miller and Jason Olinger discuss the new Bronconess wine. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you … launching a cause-driven, micro-local wine in Michigan was feasible. Students in Western Michigan University's … McIver says. "Working with businesses in a practical way allows students to experience true accomplishment. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583

Empowering undergraduate students with research internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… students with research internships Submitted by Cindy Wagner on From left are Joseph Barr, Carter Simmons, Kendall … via water filtration. Read more about Nore's research. Finding a way to protect users, Jin Park is applying machine-code analysis tools to detect patterns in machine

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research