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4 aviation grads first to qualify under new FAA program

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… the Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative to compete for jobs as air traffic controllers. Cameron McGillicuddy , … they will receive a special code that allows them to apply for open air traffic controller jobs. The FAA is … the FAA in AT-CTI was a good fit and a great opportunity for our aviation students. Right now, someone couldn't even …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1240

University of Illinois scholar will take reins of WMU international efforts

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… of Illinois scholar will take reins of WMU international efforts Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Schlör … named Western Michigan University's new associate provost for the Haenicke Institute for Global Education, effective Oct. 1 . Schlör is currently …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7821

Transition accomplished, KCMS is now WMU School of Medicine

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… Fales KALAMAZOO-- The transition of the Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies to the Western Michigan University … to Kalamazoo. "The WMU School of Medicine is extremely fortunate to gain the expertise of the faculty and staff of … in the medical school: William Fales, M.D., assistant dean for clinical applications, and Charles Zeller Jr., M.D., …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/923

WMUK's 'Grassroots' celebrates 35th anniversary

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… across Southwest Michigan. With a postal service mentality for making its weekly audio delivery, "Grassroots" is … has been beaming its self-described mix of "real music for real people" across the region no matter what. Listeners … and the music just flows. Other weeks are more of a struggle, but a good show comes out nonetheless. "Here's what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4771

Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities

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… to engage student teaching artists from education, performance and composition majors to support and collaborate … learning isn't just a resume or portfolio builder; for me, it's an amazing guide to the right career path, and it builds comfort through discomfort," says kinetic imaging student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848

Three faculty members honored as academia's rising stars

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… service awards. Coryn Chris L.S. Coryn Lauded by colleagues for "modeling what it is to be a scholar" and for having amassed an international record of … book that focused on eastern Cuba, that supporter said, "suggests new directions for the study of religion more broadly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9808

Robert H. 'Bob' Luscombe obituary

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… as administrative assistant to the first dean of the newly formed college, then came a series of promotions in quick … of universitywide activities, including chairing committees for WMU's celebration of the University's 75th birthday and … also served as director of the Michigan Youth Arts Festival for 15 years, bringing artistically talented Michigan youth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7602

Graduate student research aims to streamline recycling

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… items that can be recycled from the ones that are destined for landfill. They are the result of an ongoing research … by Katherine Binder , a graduate assistant in the Office for Sustainability, as part of her master's degree thesis. … direction, the bin and signage were developed by two Office for Sustainability undergraduate interns and data are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/580

WMU students win top honors at Opera Grand Rapids competition

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… was awarded first place out of a total of nine finalists for the Division I of the Opera Grand Rapids 2013 Collegiate … also were from WMU. Helm received a $500 cash prize for her performances of “Depuis le jour,” Louise’s third-act aria from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6605

Trustees set to consider new campus housing rates

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… hall room-and-board rates and apartment rental rates for the 2012-13 fiscal year when it meets Thursday, … will consider extension of a lease agreement with PNC Bank for the bank's Bernhard Center branch. Also on the agenda is … as well as a request to authorize a WMU application for a one-day liquor license to be used for an on-campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/343