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Michael Richardson: Wings, Wax Records and Making it Happen

College of Aviation

… WMU alumni who had graduated from his home high school.  No doubt the Western Michigan University College of Aviation was the most renowned program of its ilk in the Midwest.  Plus, Richardson says, "I was just far enough across the state from my family but close enough to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2020/09/michael-richardson

Unlimited Expectations: Jordan Unter’s March into Aviation Management and Operations

College of Aviation

… Operations Aviation is embedded in Jordan Unter's genes.    Now a senior majoring in aviation management and operations … a kid, I built a 787 Dreamliner out of Lego's."    Need another reason why Unter ended up on his current career path? … potato.  "I play intramural soccer with the "Kicks and Giggles," he says.  "That's our team name because, win or …

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

Bridging the Technological Gap for Seniors

Public Health

… Bridging the Technological Gap for Seniors The image above represents age … over in the US, 2013-2017. Image Source:  Cenus.org   It is no secret that older adults struggle with technology. With the events of COVID-19 and the …

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

Always Keep Fighting

Lee Honors College

… Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961). The documentary was made by renowned filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. As usual with Ken Burns’ work, he and his partner … Old Man and the Sea," about a Cuban fisherman’s epic struggle to bring in a blue marlin, is a metaphor for life: We …

https://wmich.edu/honors/deanscorner/2021/04/always-keep-fighting

USA Jet Airlines: A&P Mechanic

College of Aviation

… airframe and powerplant certificate is preferred, but NOT REQUIRED Minimum one (1) year aviation experience & Boeing 727 Experience preferred, but NOT REQUIRED Consideration given to candidates with Sheet Metal mechanic experience Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required A&P Mechanics may be …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/jobs/blog/2022/01/usajetmechanic

AAAA Scholarships 2024

College of Aviation

… or selected for fall entry as an undergraduate or graduate. No recipient can hold concurrent AAAA Scholarships. … Once submitted you will receive an email within one week notifying you of your eligibility. If eligible, the email … within one week telling you if you’re approved to apply or not.  If approved, the email will contain a link to the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/scholarships/blog/2023/09/aaaa

LuxAir Aviation: A&P Mechanic Wanted

College of Aviation

… keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior even in very difficult situations … own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/jobs/blog/2022/02/luxair

Faculty Study Abroad Program

College of Education and Human Development

… culturally aware and ready to contribute to world knowledge and discovery”. To align with the university’s … travels of each faculty member in the program (no more than $2,000), the partner institution will be … sightseeing. Application A Call for Application will be announced in January 2020. Any CEHD board-appointed faculty …

https://wmich.edu/education/faculty-study-abroad-program

Overpaid state retirement funds will be used to help pay future costs

News

… funds will be used to help pay future costs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As one of seven Michigan … the program until Jan. 1, 1996. Due to state law changes, no employees hired after that date are part of the system, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27412

Oakland Drive Campus

Planning, Space Management and Capital Projects

… the East and West Campuses. Projected future trends in economic growth areas, career fields and funded research all … Master Plan report were to maintain a three-hundred foot "no-building-zone" along Oakland Drive to protect this …

https://wmich.edu/facilities/planning/oakland-drive-campus-0