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Building a business, one degree at a time

Haworth College of Business

… by Brooke Humphrey on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Tanya Thompson walked into her first business class at Western Michigan … University in 2013 as a single mother in her 30s. She wasn't the typical college student, but that never worried … Labs operates. Eligible companies must work in goods or services, have been operating for one to three years and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/businessnews202601tanya-thompson

Dominic Nicolai – Aviation Dynamo and WMU Faculty Member

College of Aviation

… the WMU aviation program in 1974 and logged 30 years in its service.  Ron Sackett , a 1959 WMU graduate who served as the program's chief when it was part of the College of Engineering and coordinator of … of the program from Kalamazoo to its current base at what was then the W. K. Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek .  WMU …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/nicolai

Careers & Experiences

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… yourself for your future job applications Please don't wait until you're about to graduate to take steps to prepare … support for students through  Career and Student Employment Services . You can get career advising and career … to your field or area(s) of interest. There are a number of ways to accomplish this: Look for relevant jobs or …

https://wmich.edu/environment/careers

Loew Lectures

Medieval Institute

… distinguished colleague on his retirement after 30 years of service to the University. During those years "Cornie," as he was known to his friends, served as founding chair of the … in 1980 and taught until his retirement in 1986. He passed away on Oct. 24, 1998 at the age of 82. Offices and dates do …

https://wmich.edu/medieval/research/loew-lectures

All Life is Learning - September 2021

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… register as soon as possible. We know that many of you were waiting for the return to in-person courses; we are excited … continue to navigate the complexities of the pandemic, we want everyone to remain safe, so please remember to wear … ages six weeks through five years old. The objective of our service is to enable parents with young children to more …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/september-2021

Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children

News

… collects suitcases for foster children in need of a way to transport their personal belongings from one foster … Mich. — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, a noble community service project, conceived by graduate students from the … you in some sense of having been there.’” Luggage for Love was developed from an assignment for the spring course …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665

Spring/Summer 2024

W Magazine

… a means for Broncos to impact the world around them in real ways even as students. Companies and the community reap the … has not only embraced but become a leader in community service. Our students, faculty and staff devote countless … issue, you will be impressed by the remarkable ways the Western community is effecting change. We are …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/spring-summer-2024

Cruising with Captain Cooper – Heather’s Ups and Downs in Aviation

College of Aviation

… Ups and Downs in Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on It was the best of times, it was the worst of times -- and WMU College of Aviation alumna … she says.  "This was my first job working for a scheduled service and I knew that's what I wanted to do for my …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/cooper

Eric Johnson – Flying High from Mesaba to FlightSafety International

College of Aviation

… Johnson figured either he knew it all, or at least he was close. Request College of Aviation Info But after … products for FlightSafety International , there is always more to learn, and that's the way he wants it. Eric … career was being on the College of Aviation's flight-line service team shortly after the program's move to the Battle …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/04/johnson

From Sun ‘n Fun to Air in Alaska – Chris Desmond’s Aviation Aspirations Continue to Soar

College of Aviation

… rugged, magnificent beauty and unmatched environment have warmed his psyche and tempered his body's response to chilly … effect, what cold?  Chris Desmond at the Grosvenor Lodge, waiting on a customer But there's more to Desmond's affinity … hoping to do as well as Blain had done for him.  His service earned Desmond a couple of flights to the Sun 'n Fun …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/05/desmond