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First Year Fun and Medallion Scholarship Success: Makenzie Russell Ascends at WMU Aviation
College of Aviation
… (sister), and Dad (Brian) Want some more? "I am currently working hand-in-hand with other Medallion recipients to … a great decision to be with people with whom I will be working hand-in-hand for four years. Every morning at 8:30 … "will be extremely beneficial in my studies and in working toward my goal to become an airline pilot." But …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/10/russell
Jason Anthony’s Allstate Avionics Aviation Ascension
College of Aviation
… at Kellogg Field. As a naval avionics technician, he worked on F/A-18s, learning how to perform scheduled … That sent him on a search-and-create mission as he began networking and scanning the horizon. Because he had taken … with professionals in the field. And here's how it all worked out. Greg Hamelink, his mentor at Stryker, was "at …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/anthony
Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees
W Magazine
… not going back to Jordan. I ended up spending a whole year working in the refugee camps that dot Europe." Fernandez … through service while also developing projects—vetted by social work professors in a multi-step review process—that … clinical triage with an NGO. So everyone's skills are valuable." Richardson, who grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378
William Doe Delivers – From WMU to FedEx Express
College of Aviation
… he says. "I wanted a job that would allow me to work and fulfill this at the same time. I figured becoming … of the crew. Not so at FedEx. "One of the benefits of working for Kalitta," he says, "is you are allowed to … Professionals (OBAP) – WMU Chapter ) provided great networking platforms, opportunities to tour airports and …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/08/doe
Take Offs and Touchdowns with Alex Toger – Flying High as a College of Aviation Alumni and Current Endeavor Air Pilot
College of Aviation
… WMU Bronco hockey games, serving as an aviation ambassador, working as a CFI (certified flight instructor) , and taking … allowed us to be independent in our job and mature while working, while still having fun at different recruitment … the month is always tough," Toger says. "Balancing time at work and progressing toward your upgrade at an airline …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/07/toger
Walker Institute to kick off community forums with Michael Moore talk
News
… in low-income communities; and how we get to a future that works better for everyone. Moore will present "It Only Hurts … Together or Pulling Apart? Making Public Policies that Work for Everyone," will begin later in April with a presentation on "Building a Sustainable Michigan: Social and Environmental Aspects of the Challenge." It will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31123
Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester
News
… University are answering that question by learning the social responsibility that comes with being a business … in Palmer's class—is through service. Lauren Bliss did social media marketing for Confections with Convictions. … 15 hours of community service in addition to their course work. They're paired with one of several community partners …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508
University to honor its top four staffers for 2016-17
News
… Experience unit. She came to WMU as a student and worked as a student employee from 2001 to 2006, when she was … transfer students by helping them with their academic and social transitions to the University. A three-day program, … taking them shopping ... and accompanying them to the Social Security office ... are just a few examples of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42945
WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week
News
… anxiety," says Carl, who is pursuing a master's degree in social work specializing in clinical therapy. "The support that we … it comes down to societal pressures from what we see on social media, what we see with cyberbullying, what we see in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584
WMU researchers present findings at international conference
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… information in the study of electric propulsion and to network with expert aerospace researchers and organizations, … enriching culture. “I was able to see how some of my recent work compares to others in the field and how I may be able … Margaret Mooney . “A large part of this conference is the social events so we can network with others in the field. We …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/wmu-researchers-present-findings-international-conference