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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