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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

AAAA Scholarships 2024

College of Aviation

… waived for uniformed members of the Active Army, ARNG and USAR. The applicant must be attending an accredited college … 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 …

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

Aviation School: Today's Answer for Tomorrow's Problem

College of Aviation

… public dialog regarding a “ looming pilot shortage ” (USA Today recent article) due to a number of coinciding … high standards.  Those who don’t meet the standards are not permitted to continue pilot training.  Military pilot … do.   Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation  is not only one such program, but has been, for a number of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2013/01/producing-proficient-well-trained-pilot-something-western-michigan-university

Updates in Academic Affairs: January 18, 2016

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Scholarship selection process by Dr. Carla Koretsky, Lee Honors College dean To support the Medallion Scholarship … Jan. 25, and Monday, Feb. 1. We will need scores returned no later than the following Sunday evening (Jan. 31 and Feb. 7). No more than 50 reports will be allocated to any one grader. …

https://wmich.edu/provost/updates-academic-affairs-january-18-2016

New Directions in Global Engagement Prize

College of Arts and Sciences

… and Sciences New Directions in Global Engagement Prize honors and celebrates students for their activities in … offered as long as funds are available. Applicants will be notified of the results within six weeks of the application deadline date. No late applications will be considered. Eligibility All …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/about/awards/directions-global-engagement-prize

Highly Hazardous Chemicals Program

Environmental Health and Safety

… particularly hazardous substances, such as select carcinogens, reproductive toxin, and substances that have a high … Safety and Health Administration standard Part 350. Carcinogens . Scope This program applies to Western Michigan … from weekly to biannually depending upon the frequency of usage, quantities employed, and level of hazard. Contact EHS …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/highly-hazardous-chemicals