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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