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New engineering and applied sciences faculty usher in a bright future

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and applied sciences knowledge. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The hallways and labs of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied … physics and chemistry, Park has been developing specialized scientific instruments to study these effects—an area … Pillay also researches ways to enhance emergency medical services responses in urban areas using drones and seeks to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/new-faculty

Ruth E. (Kiel) Sparks obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died July 19 . She was 77. Sparks, of Portage, joined WMU's staff in 1980 and retired in 2003 after 22 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48022

Joseph T. Work obituary

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… in music at Western Michigan University, died Feb. 7 . He was 82. Work joined the faculty in 1961 and retired in 1993 after being associated with the University for more than 30 years. He was an associate professor of music. Services No memorial service is planned. Remembrances Visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14538

A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots

College of Aviation

… their degrees in aviation flight science in 2019, along the way enjoying the festive environment of being in the student … as certified fight instructors for Superior Aviation Gateway, which is based at the executive airport serving the … because you never heard of many women becoming pilots.  But after thinking a lot about what I wanted to do after high …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/karleighandmitch

"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… event, resulting in rerouting our plans.  Sean Egglesfield was both good and lucky. For Sean Egglesfield, aviation was not his dream.  Graduating from a high school in Crete, … biology/premed with all intentions of going to med school after graduation,” said Egglesfield.  However, he would soon …

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

Bronson Barth Keeps his Eyes on the Sky in Louisville

College of Aviation

… Louisville and the Louisville International Airport, which was chosen in 2005 as the UPS heavy airfreight hub and a … Barth just liked airplanes.  The experience and awe of watching something so mammoth take to the skies was … him to spend a semester working with the FAA.  Soon after graduating in April of 1993, Barth was hired full time …

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

The Migration of Jonathan Miller - A SouthWestern Journey to Success

College of Aviation

… pilot. Timing is said to be everything, but that dimension wasn't working at all for Miller when he graduated from the … cusp of repeating The Great Depression. Symbolic of that was the airline industry, which is normally in the upper … school in nearby Palatine, vividly remembers his fate. "After graduating from Western," he says, "the economic …

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

Register now to reserve booth space at Bronco Bash

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… for booth space is Friday, July 20 . Applications submitted after that date will be assessed a late fee and processed … available booth space. No applications will be accepted after Aug. 10 . Separate applications are available for … Early registration through July 20: Free Late registration after July 20: $15 Optional load-out assistance: $25 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/839

WMU readies for start of spring semester

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… following a 10-day closure for the holidays. Many campus services remain on reduced hours through the Jan. 9 start of … at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9. Hours for selected University services Bernhard Center and Bronco Mall hours are available … and resumes normal hours at 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9. Waldo Library is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 4-6; closed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/45

Robert Campbell obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died June 11 . He was 69. Campbell joined the WMU staff in 1982 and retired in 2010 after more than 28 years of service to the University. He was financial services …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33476