Who we are
Michael Whang
Head, Web and Internet Services
Michael Whang is responsible for the design, information architecture, and management of the Western Michigan University Libraries' online presence. He is passionate about designing the user experience and how content is organized, packaged, and delivered to targeted user communities.
When Michael isn't online, he enjoys surfing, mountain biking, snowboarding, and traveling.
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name:
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Michael Whang |
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birthplace:
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Honolulu, HI |
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degree:
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MLIS Library and Information Science |
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area of interest:
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Information architecture |
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hobbies:
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Surfing, bodyboarding, bodysurfing, |
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inspirations:
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Children. |
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favorite quote:
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"One good thing about music, |
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favorite movie:
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The Thing - John Carpenter (dir) |
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favorite CD/music:
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Cyril and Bla Pahinui (Hawaiian slack key guitar) |
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favorite colors:
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Water (greens, blues, browns, |
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favorite foods:
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Garlic popcorn chicken (Hawaiian - regional) |
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book currently reading:
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Build Your Own Database Driven |
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previously read:
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The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Book Cycling Michigan |
