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Taking Off with Tom Deckard - An Aviation Life Fulfilled

College of Aviation

… a young high school student, his infatuation with aviation was sparked after meeting a group of pilots at the local … Elkhart, Indiana.  This triggered something in him, and it wasn’t long before Deckard clicked with a former U.S. Air … the experienced pilot about aviation and flying, Deckard was hooked - he knew he wanted to fly for the Air Force. By …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/09/deckard

From Airport Intern to Airport Operations – Karlee Erickson’s Manages Aviation Opportunities

College of Aviation

… in the north-central sector of the state -- and one far away wasn't a suitable option.  Still determined to give it a … recalls that she could not have been more wrong.  "I was incredibly impressed that the vast majority responded …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/10/erickson

Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation … 2006.  After completing a degree-partnership program at Sunway College in his home country for students bound for the …   Seven of the nine founding members of PAPA: Brian Ishikawa, Nigel Tam, Timothy Wong, Harley Pasiderio, Emily …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/woo

Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

W Magazine

… or when we did have a house, we didn't have heat or water. We got to a point where we lived in an abandoned … the Seita Scholars Program. "For a long time, I felt that I wasn't worthy of going to college," Justin says. "It wasn't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818

Barrier-breaking book program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers

W Magazine

… Their parents work hard to provide for their families and want to provide a good education for their children." … childhood experience and not having those available when I was growing up," says Gutierrez, who moved to the United … this is something that's long overdue. I feel like it's my duty," says Gutierrez, remembering the challenges she faced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69835

2021 History Day Results

History

… Results 2021 Theme: Communication in History Five Top 10 Awards to District 6 Students at the National History Day … National History Day contest this summer. The 2021 contest was held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. … American History) Junior Individual "Hitlers Son's of Duty" by Isaac Chalupa, Baseline Middle School "How Mr. …

https://wmich.edu/history/2021-history-day-results

Animals on Campus Policy

Policies

… areas open to the public such as streets, lawns, or sidewalks are not Controlled Spaces.   Handler: the owner or … performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, … or oversee a Therapy Animal Program during their regular duty hours , unless as part of an approved Therapy Animal …

https://wmich.edu/policies/animals-on-campus

Employee Safety

Human Resources

… in the course of, employment. An employee who is injured on duty must report it promptly to his/her supervisor, … via Forms: Accidents and Injuries , within 48 hours and forward to Environmental Health and Safety. The employee or … supervisor must notify Human Resources if an employee is away from work for more than seven calendar days due to a …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-safety

Aviation Passion and Professionalism – Professor Lisa Whittaker Has It All

College of Aviation

… section of the plane's upper fuselage.  A flight attendant was sucked out and her body was never found.  The pilots safely landed the damaged … of safety inspection of airline fleets.     "That accident was the catalyst for the Aging Aircraft Program," Whittaker …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/02/whittaker

Wrenching Wings and Gearing for Professional Growth with Dr. Gail Rouscher

College of Aviation

… in a situation in which to grow. Being involved in any way, showing that I am passionate about what they are … suburb of metropolitan Detroit, Rouscher needs a large wall in her home to showcase the four diplomas she has … Naval Air Facility near her home community and a tour of duty at the U.S. base near Cadiz, Spain.    Examining the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/04/rouscher