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AFROTC, Ambassador, and Aviation – Avery Bush Accelerates Toward a Career in the Air Force

College of Aviation

… AFROTC, Ambassador, and Aviation – Avery Bush Accelerates Toward a Career in the Air Force Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … passion for youthful aviation enthusiasts.  But if your dad was part of the administrative team that kept the Navy's … the nitty-gritty stuff such as how personnel are paid, the service's organization, and U.S. laws governing the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/03/bush

WMU student veteran honored with Operation Hat Trick scholarship

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… ROTC program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Bronco pride is honoring the service of a Western Michigan University student veteran. … veterans who attends our institution," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "We appreciate the commitment to service … Hat Trick—OHT—is a nonprofit organization that generates awareness and support for the recovery of service members and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62011

WMU included in $2.2 million grant to enhance mobility for veterans

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… shuttle will provide veterans with extended hours of service at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center campus and make it easier for them to order and schedule services. "We are committed to improving the quality of life … new computer workstations that can run vehicle design software and autonomous control simulations, updating the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51504

From heartbreak to hope

W Magazine

… in Cambodia, when the Khmer Rouge ignited a bloody civil war. Facing an uncertain future, he saw his fortune change … told me, ‘Son, if you have an opportunity to leave this war-torn country, go and never look back,’” Sprung says. … prosperity," says Sprung, who earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, as well as master’s degrees in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57397

Why I give: David Lyth

W Magazine

… he taught for 33 years. His favorite thing about teaching was watching the light bulb go off for his students. “I was … workplace. Together with Dr. Larry Mallak , professor of industrial and entrepreneurial engineering and engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69871

Severe wintry weather closes WMU campuses for third day, Jan. 23

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… by Emily Doran on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all WMU campuses are closed and classes are … . Students who need transportation can call (269) 337-8222. Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center will be … 2022, Dec. 22—Impending severe winter weather and blizzard warning cause the University to close early on the final day …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/closure-january-23-2026

Jo Ann Betz obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died March 15 . She was 84. Betz, of Comstock, joined the WMU staff in 1978 and retired in 1995 after 17 years of service to the University. She was a finance clerk. Services Cremation has taken place; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46809

Judyth K. Timmerman obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died Aug. 14 . She was 77. Timmerman, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1980 and retired in 1996 after over 15 years of service to the University. She was an office supervisor for the Department of Public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43035

Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award

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… Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nominations for the Global Engagement Award are due Sunday, Dec. 4 . This Western Michigan … instructional activities, research and creative activities, service, and outreach. They should reflect an accumulated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36517

Curtis "Doc" Swanson - WMU Aviation Hall of Honor Inductee

College of Aviation

… Curtis "Doc" Swanson - WMU Aviation Hall of Honor Inductee Submitted by Tom Thinnes on "Doc" was born and raised in Illinois where he began looking to … He also served as a technical expert for Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys.  For many years "Doc" served as an …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/02/swanson