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The Aviation Advantage: Ed Florek Flourishes in Aviation Technical Operations
College of Aviation
… Lake Michigan in what is referred to as "Chicagoland," he was the youngster who took apart the mechanical alarm clock … of just under 40,000 in neighboring Hammond, Ind., was the century-old Bishop Noll Institute , the private … the Boeing 767 is the wide-body airliner that has been in service since 1982, has been upgraded since then, and …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/florek
VanHowe You Get Things Done! Lessons Learned and Applied by Thomas VanHowe
College of Aviation
… ambassadorial duties from 2013 to 2015. The surprise is he was ever in that position in the first place. "I had a … I put the wrong telephone number on my resume. Luckily it was my grandmother's number and she was able to connect me. … on-demand DC-9 flights for USA Jet Airlines , a cargo service located at Willow Run Airport near Ypsilanti, all …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/vanhowe
ALSAME Youth Conference
Admissions
… the eight dimensions and leave this session with real ways to level up your wellness. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch, … of Michigan – Dearborn University of Michigan – Flint Wayne State University Western Michigan University: College … Arts Western Michigan University: College of Health & Human Services Western Michigan University: Haworth College of …
https://wmich.edu/admissions/alsame-conference
Redirecting the Aviation Dream: Jonathan Freye Leverages Himself as an Aviation Lobbyist
College of Aviation
… located in the Lake Michigan shoreline community about halfway up the state's Lower Peninsula. He is the director of … Request College of Aviation Information Nothing like that was on his horizon when, six months into his stint as one of … increased to subsidize the cost of starting a shuttle-bus service from the main campus to the College of Aviation in …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/10/freye
University Recreation’s new equipment investment prioritizes individualized student workouts, modern exercise trends
Student Affairs
… calf raise, standing arm curl and more. The new equipment was chosen to add variety to the gym setup and … director of facilities and programs. “The old equipment was going on 11 years old. It was out of its warranty and … see is shorter lead times on equipment being down or out of service,” Olson says. Outside of the investment in …
https://wmich.edu/studentaffairs/news/2025/09/src-equipment-update
From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future
News
… who’ve inspired change, pushed boundaries and paved the way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a little girl growing … Hon. Alisa Parker-LaGrone had big dreams. "I actually wanted to be an astronaut," she says over video conference … her professional prowess rising through the ranks at Legal Services of South Central Michigan, finding purpose in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942
College of Education and Human Development Alumni receive awards
News
… College of Education and Human Development Alumni receive awards Submitted by Tyler Sonnenberg on The College of Education and Human Development Outstanding Alumni Award is one of the University's highest alumni awards and is … Education; M.A. ’69 Teaching) is the founder of Gifted Services of Ohio where she runs a practice for gifted …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56072
Shifting focus: WMU film grad Aidan Ralko captures success through Experience-Driven Learning
News
… in film, video and media studies and a resume packed with awards, internships, professional work and global experience … still have a 20-minute movie I made for ‘Toy Story 4’ that was basically the script from ‘Toy Story 3’ with me moving … in the 2025 Michigan Student Broadcast Awards in the public service announcement category for a drunk driving PSA. …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-film-video-media-studies-aidan-ralko
Pact with WMU puts Aquinas students on fast track to master’s degrees
News
… multiple fields of study. It means students do not have to wait until completing a bachelor’s degree to start working … during their first four years of college and apply them toward a WMU master’s degree. Of the 12 credits, up to six … community that emphasizes career preparation, leadership, service to others and lifelong learning. Learn more by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52249
WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey
News
… commitment to our students and our University," President Edward Montgomery told employees in a March 11 email message … made to work here. Our last comprehensive engagement survey was in 2012, and the time is right for us to conduct another … Your voice matters. Join me in taking the survey—we look forward to your feedback." Confidential and anonymous To ensure …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52385