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The History Behind WMU. Karli Zandbergen EDT 347 Wed. 10:30-11:50. http://www. http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/wallpaper . History of the Name. Western Michigan University has gone through many different name changes over the years . 1903-1927 Western State Normal School
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The History Behind WMU Karli Zandbergen EDT 347 Wed. 10:30-11:50 http://www http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/wallpaper
History of the Name Western Michigan University has gone through many different name changes over the years . 1903-1927 Western State Normal School 1927-1941 Western State Teachers College 1941-1955 Western Michigan College of Education 1955-1957 Western Michigan College 1957-present Western Michigan University http://www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/calendar.html
Correct Western Michigan University just recently celebrated it’s Centennial Celebration. Go to next slide Go back to question slide
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photo by John Lacko Western Trivia In what year was Western founded? A) 1900 B) 1902 C) 1903 D) 1901 http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/wallpaper
photo by Neil Rankin Western Michigan University 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. http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/wallpaper
Credits All of the pictures and other information was found at: http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/wallpaper
Bios Page 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.
Buster Bronco In 1981 Buster Bronco was named the mascot. The current Buster Bronco that is seen at many athletic events took on its look in 1988. http://www.wmich.edu/wug/other-resources/wmu-graphics/bronco-logo.html
The Origin of the School Colors Western Michigan University’s school colors were decided in 1904. 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. http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/wallpaper