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Climbing Higher - Mark Brady's Aviation Journey from WMU to IFL

College of Aviation

… was referring to the desire of our species to build taller and taller structures, his thoughts have significant … “Yep. My dad also graduated from the aviation program at Western Michigan University .” When it came time for Brady … as he enrolled at WMU in the fall. During his tenure at Western, the aviation industry was hit hard. When he …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/06/brady

Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage

W Magazine

… Sean Carter Photography “Her comic timing is a joy to watch and her professionalism is evident in her preparation prior … Sean Carter Photography Thomsen teaches acting courses at Western and will also be directing an upcoming WMU Theatre … debut at the Purple Rose in the upcoming production “What Springs Forth.” Thomsen is also involved in the Shakespeare …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74826

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… International Festival includes cultural displays, foods and performances by WMU student organizations. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University and the Kalamazoo community will … Honors College Lounge, hosted by the Lee Honor's College Spring 2017 Lyceum Lecture Series. The lecture will be given …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38968

From Saabs to Delta – Steve Denomme Surfs the Turbulence to Success

College of Aviation

… script for his aviation career could be "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," with the first of the three adjectives being … Now a captain for Delta Air Lines, the 2000 graduate of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation has enjoyed … came about, Denomme believes, because of his four years at Western, starting with the influence on him that Grossman …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/11/denomme

From the Windy City to WMU – Brett Been Takes to the Sky

College of Aviation

… Not for Brett Been, destined to be a 2019 alumnus of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation with a … his adult life Here's his route:  Raised in Orland Park, Ill., and destined to be among the squadron of … FTDs (Flight Training Device), which "in my opinion sets Western apart from other universities." Plus, he says, "the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/been

Redirecting the Aviation Dream: Jonathan Freye Leverages Himself as an Aviation Lobbyist

College of Aviation

… when he flies for his job to complete an assignment.    And what a job that is for the 2005 graduate of Muskegon … the plane was making its approach to the Buffalo airport in western New York when, according to the official report, it … prospective students and their parents about why I chose Western."    Freye dug into the aviation program to make it …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/10/freye

"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… "Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … tell you, when I graduated from high school and selected Western Michigan University as my college of choice, … Clan While Egglesfield looks back on his time at Western Michigan University fondly, it took a while before …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/07/egglesfield

Bronson Barth Keeps his Eyes on the Sky in Louisville

College of Aviation

… a certain Colonel who made chicken “finger licking good,” and horse racing.  In the state are the city of Louisville … the 22 stories on a regular basis is Bronson Barth, Western Michigan University alumni, Air Traffic Controller … It didn’t matter, because I was in the air.”  Arriving at Western Michigan University in 1988, Barth began working on …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/07/barth

The Migration of Jonathan Miller - A SouthWestern Journey to Success

College of Aviation

… The Migration of Jonathan Miller - A SouthWestern Journey to Success Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … American employees, but only a pilot would agree to an Orlando-to-Billings junket to get to work. That's what Jonathan … like when fraternities are almost required to pledge the offspring of past members. "My parents both worked at Eastern …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/01/jonathanmiller

Product design alumni on leading edge of innovation

W Magazine

… Textron Inc.) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“I’ve always loved planes and flight and space; I wanted to be an astronaut as a kid,” … industrial design engineer before she even graduated Western, impressing the CEO as a graphic design intern … ■ The inaugural product design cohort graduated in spring 2021. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73419