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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 …

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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