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First Year Fun and Medallion Scholarship Success: Makenzie Russell Ascends at WMU Aviation

College of Aviation

… operations).  Russell and her WMU roommate, Caroline, supporting the Broncos at the first football game of the … what makes them tick -- at an early age.  Seeing the planes up close sparked my interest.  I knew I wanted to fly them … one of the largest merit-based stipends in the nation.  Up to 20 are awarded each academic year and, over a typical …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/10/russell

Airplanes, Students, and Camaraderie: Tracey Kauppila Keeps Her Head in the Clouds and Eyes on the Prize

College of Aviation

… Airplanes, Students, and Camaraderie: Tracey Kauppila Keeps Her Head in the Clouds and Eyes on the Prize … WMU College of Aviation works, the head wrench is Tracey Kauppila.  The fact that she is the executive assistant at the … last 18 years, if there has been a project to manage, an assignment to get done, an activity to shepherd, or to serve …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/kauppila

Horn Day open to anyone who wants to learn more about the horn

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… members of participants may observe any part of the day free of charge. The final concert is free and open to the public. Brant Brant, Horn Day featured …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44910

Patience, Persistence and Pittsburgh – Vlad Robinson Routes His Way to WMU Aviation

College of Aviation

… more pointing him toward the sky as a career.  "I think the freedom of movement is really what piqued my interest in …  The parachute in the Cirrus is always a reassuring backup.  The instructors are some of the best out there.  They … real joy, however, is driving it.    If there is any more free time for Vlad, it's spent with his DSLR (digital single …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/01/vladislav

Employers to vie for job, intern candidates at spring career fairs

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… and co-op positions. The WMU-organized events are free and open to the public, although tailored to college … February Career Fair, which already has about 140 employers signed up to participate. It focuses on those seeking employment in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57421

From Sun ‘n Fun to Air in Alaska – Chris Desmond’s Aviation Aspirations Continue to Soar

College of Aviation

… aspects of any geography class he ever took.  Alaska's rugged, magnificent beauty and unmatched environment have … a pilot, there is a lot of unique and sensational flying up there.  So, in effect, what cold?  Chris Desmond at the … them and figure them out for myself.  He gave me the freedom to think creatively as long as I got my job done as …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/05/desmond

Public career fairs, special events for WMU students slated

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University will be the site for two upcoming career fairs that are open to the public but aimed … students and recent alumni. Both of the fairs are free and being held on WMU's main campus. No … and the Office of Career and Student Employment Services. Free parking will be available close to the Bernhard Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35635

WMU to observe National Campus Sustainability Day

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… All National Campus Sustainability Day events at WMU are free. The luncheon is for WMU students only, and … 1971 San Francisco Bay oil spill, John Francis gave up the use of motorized vehicles. Soon after, he took a vow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1891

NPR host to speak as part of the Reading Together program

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… presentation is titled "The Influence of the Media" and is free and open to the public. A reception and book signing will follow her talk, and copies of Gladstone's … will be for sale. On her radio program, Gladstone gives an up-close look at what the news media are covering and why. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5928

WMU Theatre, Face Off Theatre partner to bring “Black Lives, Black Words” back to Kalamazoo

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… the question local artists aim to answer with the upcoming three-part series "Black Lives, Black Words." Part … here has been so inspiring. I don't see people letting up, and that's a good thing," she says. "I hope that people … part.” Both the panel discussion and talent showcase are free to the public and begin at 7 p.m. on their respective …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60278