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Bronco Spotlight: Caitlin Ashby
Career and Student Employment Services
… out to grow it. I provide one-point contact service to supply any and all logistics needs. I am now a Prospecting … The most challenging part of the job is keeping your head up during the tough days or multiple no's you get. What …
https://wmich.edu/career/caitlinashby
Bronco Spotlight: Adam Rice
Career and Student Employment Services
… I recommend exploring everything Western has to offer. Get up, get out, and explore everything this University has to …
https://wmich.edu/career/adamrice
Bronco Spotlight: Mary Sajini Devadas
Career and Student Employment Services
… audience. My PhD research advisors gave me the freedom to design my own research project. This made me self-reliant and … put in a few additional hours to get where you want to end up. Start planning your next step in advance and talk to …
https://wmich.edu/career/marysajinidevadas
Bronco Spotlight: Lisa Pratt
Career and Student Employment Services
… of your job? The most rewarding part of my job is grading assignments, when I can read my students' reflections on class … The most challenging part of my job is trying to juggle work, school and my personal life at the same time. … students, grading assignments, and assisting in setting up the course. Not only have these experiences allowed me to …
https://wmich.edu/career/lisapratt
Bronco Spotlight: Amanda Pastroff
Career and Student Employment Services
… In my current role I work closely with our HR Director supporting our 3 office locations throughout Michigan. I am … wide variety of classes throughout college. This will open up your exposure to different fields of study. I would also …
https://wmich.edu/career/amandapastroff
History
Kleinstuck Preserve
… History Kleinstuck Preserve timeline 1857 Leonard G. Bragg moves to Paw Paw Co. where he opens the Bragg L.G. and … husband, Mr. Carl Kleinstuck, an outdoor enthusiast. She designated that the property be used for research and … at Western Normal School (1922-51), was appointed supervisor to the preserve. 1927 Western Normal School …
https://wmich.edu/kleinstuck/history
Out of this Earth: Margo Vriesinga Reaches for the Stars with Virgin Galactic
College of Aviation
… cars to complex jet engines to Virgin Galactic ! Growing up in Farmington, MI, Vriesinga’s “drive” usually revolved … came from the inside. Looking back, she said, “My biggest challenge in school was being too proud. I didn’t like … of judgment calls to be made from the shop floor, followed up by engineers for formal documentation. Additionally, I …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2018/03/vriesinga
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 Aviation staff member Tracey Kauppila and the greatest college mascot there is: Buster … 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/blog/2022/01/kauppila
Cruising with Kalitta Air – Arvin Sierra Climbs High within the Aviation Management World
College of Aviation
… seemed to doubt my ability to succeed, she never gave up on me. I never wanted to let her down. She always … I went to classes and then to Waldo Library to complete assignments." 2019 WMU College of Aviation Alumnus, Arvin … to shift supervisor, his current position where he now assigns live flights, performs random audits of flight plans, …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2023/08/sierra
First Year Fun and Medallion Scholarship Success: Makenzie Russell Ascends at WMU Aviation
College of Aviation
… Information 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/blog/2023/10/russell