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Managing Matthew Wietstock: Pursuing a Career in Operations through Flight

College of Aviation

… the state's Michigan border, "I love going to theme parks for roller coasters.  I have planned several trips around just going to try new rides." Request Information about WMU Aviation While most pilots may not like … airport like BTL ( Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field where the college's aviation facilities are based) …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2020/12/wietstock

Keeping Our Loved Ones Healthy: How to Talk About the COVID-19 Vaccine

Public Health

… but we still have friends and family who aren’t comfortable getting the vaccine yet. To end the pandemic , … friends and family to get vaccinated are: empathy factual information encouragement. Approaching Friends and Family with Empathy The information or ‘misinformation’ we see about the COVID-19 …

https://wmich.edu/publichealth/blog/2021/11/dittmar

Getting Underway and Unlocking Aviation Opportunity with Zach Orfin

College of Aviation

… who started to learn to fly and took his first solo before he qualified for a driver's license.  Request WMU Aviation Information  Orfin was raised about 20 miles south of Western …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2021/05/orfin

Giving

Bronco Marching Band

… Giving Giving Thank you for your interest in contributing to the Bronco Marching … every academic discipline at WMU, the BMB is recognized for its excellence in musical performance, fast-paced drill movements, and high energy …

https://wmich.edu/marchingband/giving

Project Implicit Presentation and Discussion with Dr. Sylvia Perry

College of Arts and Sciences

… un-intentionally continues to have implications for understanding disparities in so many aspects of society, … and mitigate the impact of biases. We invite you to join us for this important discussion about how hidden biases we … awareness develops, and the implications of bias awareness for prejudice reduction, intergroup contact, and health …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/about/wmu-advance/events/project-implicit

Wayne "Rusty" Stitt

Education Leadership, Research and Technology

… Michigan University. He serves as the program coordinator for K-12 MA and Ed.S. programs, including being the faculty advisor for these students. Dr. Stitt earned an Ph.D. in educational … from Indiana University. Rusty was an K-12 administrator for over 20 years serving as an athletic director, assistant …

https://wmich.edu/leadership/directory/stitt

Hannah Powless

Multicultural Affairs for Students

… Powless Pronouns he/him/his Program Coordinator, Mentoring for Success Program Office (269) 387-4799 Send an email … Hall, Mail Stop 5233 Mailing address Multicultural Affairs for Students Western Michigan University 1903 W Michigan Ave …

https://wmich.edu/multicultural/directory/powless

Paula Eckert

Management

… University's Haworth College of Business. She has worked for state government, nonprofits and credit unions. Her last position before joining WMU in 2001 was as a career counselor for a business college in Massachusetts. Curriculum vitae …

https://wmich.edu/management/directory/eckert

Director Michigan Geological Survey

Human Resources

… and supervision of department activities. Applies for funding from relevant local, state, federal, private, and other sources. Develops long-term plans for Michigan Geological Survey, expands current and develops … and implements budgetary plans. Attends relevant meetings for survey directors and other professionals. Serves as a …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010939

Alumni Testimonials

Sociology

… the University of Michigan. My Sociology degree prepared me for my current position by providing me with opportunities to gain valuable job experience as a student. For example, I worked as a teaching assistant and research … provided me with helped me to stand out when I applied for my position. My Sociology training also helped me to …

https://wmich.edu/sociology/alumtestimonials