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June 17, 2021

Registrar's Office

… the Office of the Ombudsman. Returning student packaging update As of Wednesday, June 16, Student Financial Aid has … of graduates' accomplishments, WMU is providing a free 5x7 photo print to every participant. Additionally, … GRAD catalog navigation The 2021-22 catalogs feature a redesigned left navigation menu. The navigation links were …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2021-06-17

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

Supervisor Programs and Activities Senior Day Services

Human Resources

… Supervisor Programs and Activities Senior Day Services Job … Develops and ensures the implementation of activities designed to enhance physical and cognitive health of … including training in aging-related competencies. Redesigns current training practices. Establishes relationships …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/009418

Nancy Hergott, B.B.A.'02

Haworth College of Business

… B.B.A.'02 Building Relationships through Communication Upon graduation from the Haworth College of Business and the Lee Honors College in ’02, with an internship with Kellogg under her belt, Nancy Hergott married and soon after … the summer of 2011, she began a twelve-month ex-patriot assignment in Germany, leading the HR team that provides …

https://wmich.edu/business/hergott-nancy

Success Stories

Seita Scholars Program

… turn to give back. From foster care to med school Lori Higgins, Free Press Education Writer, Detroit Free Press (May 1, … Perry , Fall 2018 Destany Webb, Fall 2018 Yonica DuPree,  Summer 2018 Darrell Dawson,  Summer 2018 Jeane Elam, …

https://wmich.edu/fosteringsuccess/success

Assistant professor has three papers published

Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology

… press with the Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. This follow-up study explored how boys describe their life prior to, … Services,” in The Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision. In this study, 304 master's level students in …

https://wmich.edu/cecp/foster-2017

Technical Operations Assistant

Human Resources

… Assistant Job code 010739 Pay grade D Pay type Nonexempt/hourly General summary Provides operational support and technical support for all WMUK stations. Responsible daily for setting …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010739