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From co-owner to consultant to volunteer, industrial engineering alumna’s career is dedicated to data-driven solutions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Kayla Lambert on Amber Johnson, B.S.E'18, at the Alumni Awards with Spire Award winner Margean Gladysz, B.S.E'75, the first woman to … experiences, Microsoft Excel and automation.   When she was invited back to Kalamazoo by the owner of Good Trade …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/amber-johnson-industrial-engineer

Business Consultant Senior

Human Resources

… Strong computer skills with knowledge of office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Experience using and querying databases Demonstrated …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010171-1

Pride and Passion: Mitchell Patterson Aviation Technician Extraordinaire

College of Aviation

… about her later. What Patterson saw at the museum -- World War I biplanes, World War II Pacific Theater warbirds, relics from the pivotal Battle of Midway, exhibits …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/mitchellpatterson

Leaves and Absences from Work: Professional Development Leave (Unpaid)

Human Resources

… Reemployment privilege Upon return, an exempt employee who was on approved unpaid professional development leave will … same level that would have been attained had he/she been on duty at the University continuously. Return to work … procedures. The completed application and proposal are forwarded to the employee's department manager/head. The …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-professional-unpaid

Student services

Transfer

… students have access to any assistance they may need or want to allow for academic success and the best possible … available to ensure students are making solid progress toward graduation. Advisors in each academic college assist … of increasing responsibility and importance in the "active duty" Air Force. Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps  was …

https://wmich.edu/transfer/admitted/studentservices

WMU professor awarded for book that peels back the curtain on Fetzer's secret life

News

… WMU professor awarded for book that peels back the curtain on Fetzer's … "energy medicine" and even UFOs, Fetzer studied it all. "It was part of his life that he kept really private," says Dr. … by which he meant that every individual has the right and duty to explore the path suited for them, regardless of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58233

In Memoriam, summer 2026

W Magazine

… BS ’51, Nov. 29, 2025, Grand Rapids, MI Ona Eileene (Pappe) Wall , BA ’52, MA ’64, Dec. 7, 2025, Grandville, MI Muriel … Robins , BA ’54, Nov. 24, 2025, Livonia, MI Willard Howard Mejeur , BS ’54, Dec. 10, 2025, Cadillac, MI Thomas Edward Fricke , BA ’55, Oct. 7, 2025, Torch Lake, MI Floyd …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/memoriam-summer-2026

Marching with Mardoian – Dylan Sets His Sights on the Sky

College of Aviation

… Request WMU College of Aviation Information "I did not want to be just someone twiddling their thumbs throughout my college years," he says. "I wanted to make a difference. I had been part of a marching band since my years in junior high. I didn't want to stop doing what I loved. So, I didn't at Western. As …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/08/mardoian

WMU to recognize top four staff members for 2011-12

News

… will present its 2011-12 Annual Make a Difference Award to four staff members being honored for their … place to work and study. 2011-12 Annual Make a Difference Awardees Myra L. Currie , parking clerk in the Department of … another nominator wrote. "She never overlooks a job or duty. A job is never left undone, even when it is not her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1646

Aviation at WMU - 75 Years and Counting!

College of Aviation

… about the history of aviation.  75 years ago aviation was barely an industry; at worst – a fad, at best – the next … mechanics program and the pilot training initiative, which was sponsored by the federal government and included the … portion of the Civilian Pilot Training program. Flash forward to 2014 and much has changed.  The growing teachers …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/75years