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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