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Any Einstein Can Fly a Plane. It takes a Special Kind to Jump Out of One – the SkyDive Broncos!

College of Aviation

… Any Einstein Can Fly a Plane. It takes a Special Kind to Jump Out of One … of aviation experience is different -- really different.  You lift off of the ground, compliments of the laws of … that comes into play when you jump out of that plane -- with a thing called a parachute strapped on your back -- and …

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

VanHowe You Get Things Done! Lessons Learned and Applied by Thomas VanHowe

College of Aviation

… VanHowe You Get Things Done! Lessons Learned and Applied by Thomas … an "amazing" flight-operations internship as a junior with MASCO Corp., a manufacturer of home-improvement and … 2,400 flights daily to destinations in the United States, Canada and Mexico.  Because First Officer VanHowe flew out …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/vanhowe

Distance education: You do you

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… Distance education: You do you Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Dr. Alan Rea … The team got business faculty and staff up and running with both Microsoft Teams and WebEx and provided advice on … with constructive criticism on how you think the experience can improve going forward. As faculty members, we can learn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58871

What you need to know about University Libraries: Top FAQs

University Libraries

… What you need to know about University Libraries: Top FAQs Submitted by Angela Brcka on Where can I find a computer or print a document? Use any of Waldo … lower level, first floor and second floor. Can you help me with library research for my projects? Yes! We’re here to …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/08/library-faqs

Getting off the couch: Counselors that meet you where you are

W Magazine

… Getting off the couch: Counselors that meet you where you are Submitted by Erin Flynn on A team of social workers and psychologists with roots at WMU is growing its practice to bring mental … clients are—literally and figuratively. Brooke Buys Ph.D. candidate Brooke Buys conceived an idea to create a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66667

WMU Choirs present 'How Can I Keep from Singing?'

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… WMU Choirs present 'How Can I Keep from Singing?' Submitted by Anonymous (not … is free and open to the public. The University Chorale, Cantus Femina and Collegiate Singers will perform a rousing … Joan Szymko and Kinely Lang. The concert will close with a set of South African songs sung by all three …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4504

"Can I Get a Dr. in the House?!" - Mandy Weiss

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… "Can I Get a Dr. in the House?!" - Mandy Weiss Submitted by Megan Looker on "Can I Get a Dr. in the House?!"   "These pieces are based on … during this time period, depression and hopelessness can get the best of us, and fighting in positive ways …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59487

Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'The Company You Keep'

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… Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'The Company You Keep' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Movie … Kalamazoo Film Society will present "The Company You Keep" Friday through Sunday, June 21-23 , at Western … outs him. What unfolds is a political drama that plays out within the 24-7 news cycle, where news, celebrity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7658

Making 'work from home' work for you

W Magazine

… Making 'work from home' work for you Submitted by Erin Flynn on Overturned laundry baskets do … study of how we work. “And that discomfort, if it continues without us doing something about it, may actually cause some … work environment. Sitting too long and standing too long can both be detrimental. Ideally, you should sit for no more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62168

Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often

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… Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often … and Education at Western Michigan University. As some do with other taboo topics of conversation, parents are now … and daunting, ignoring the issues—especially with young kids—could be even more detrimental. "We've all seen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60000