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Western Michigan University has gone through many different name changes over the years Western State Normal School Western State Teachers College Western Michigan College of Education Western Michigan College 1957-present Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University just recently celebrated it’s Centennial Celebration. Go to next slide Go back to question slide

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In what year was Western founded? A) 1900 B) 1902 C) 1903 D) 1901 photo by John Lacko

WMU is home to almost 27,000 students. It is located in the heart of Kalamazoo, Michigan. WMU started as only a small state school but has grown into an ever-growing state university. photo by Neil Rankin

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This was my first attempt at a PowerPoint. I think overall it turned out quite well. I enjoyed doing this project very much and I now look forward to having other opportunities to design a PowerPoint again.

In 1981 Buster Bronco was named the mascot. The current Buster Bronco that is seen at many athletic events took on its look in her-resources/wmu- graphics/bronco-logo.html

The Origin of the School Colors Western Michigan University’s school colors were decided in They originated from the brown-eyed Susans that flourished all over the campus. Although there have been adaptations the traditional colors are brown and gold.