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April 15-20

Are you ready for a week of Bronco spirit and springtime fun? From Giving Day to the WMU Football Spring Showcase at Waldo Stadium, enjoy six days of special events celebrating our fantastic university.

Giving Day

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Wednesday, April 17

Students will be invited to make a gift to WMU to receive their donor cords for graduation. Jostens will also be on campus, offering up to $150 off gorgeous class rings. Plus, students will have the opportunity to play Plinko for prizes.

Giving Day also provides Bronco students, alumni, fans and friends with the opportunity to give back to WMU for one 24-hour online period. Let’s see what we can do in one day!

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the WMU Student Center 

Bronco Football

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Saturday, April 20

See the Bronco football team in action months before the season starts at their annual spring showcase scrimmage. Before the showcase, there will also be a tailgate offering an all-you-can-eat buffet for $15 and a cash bar. So put on your best WMU gear, grab your pompoms and head to Waldo Stadium for a day of good food and fun.

The tailgate is from noon to 1:30 p.m. and the Spring Showcase will kick off at 2 p.m. Both events take place at Waldo Stadium.

Western Week offers daily fun for students!

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Get the Scoop on Philanthropy—Monday, April 15

We all scream for ice cream! That's why all students who take an informational card on philanthropy will receive a free bowl of ice cream in return. Students may also play Plinko for prizes.
—11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the WMU Student Center
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Put a Bow On It—Tuesday, April 16

Golden bows will be visible across campus as a reminder of the power of giving. Students who have received scholarships will be given a golden bow to wear with pride, and all students will be invited to play Plinko for prizes.
—11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the WMU Student Center
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Thank You Day—Thursday, April 18

Students will be invited to show their gratitude by signing thank-you postcards to donors who made a gift on Giving Day. There will also be Plinko for prizes.
—11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the WMU Student Center
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Fan Day—Friday, April 19

With the WMU Football Spring Showcase the very next day, we will be highlighting the free event and giving away pompoms for students to cheer on their Broncos. You can also channel your inner competitor the day before the big game with a rousing game of Plinko for prizes!
—11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the WMU Student Center

Friday, April 19

White family with a photo of Albert White at Heritage Hall.

Albert White Display: the Unveiling

Join us at Heritage Hall for the unveiling of a special commemorative display showcasing Albert White, the Black mason who built some of the most prominent buildings in Kalamazoo and the foundation for what became Western Michigan University.
—2 to 3 p.m. at Heritage Hall
Latinx dance in the Student Center.

The “Baile!” dance

So you think you can dance? This Western Week, you’ll have your chance with “the Baile!," a dance celebrating Latinx culture through live performances by a traditional Mexican band and DJ, delicious Latin cuisine, colorful decorations and community spirit. The dance will be hosted by the Department of Multicultural Affairs.
—7 p.m. at W Plaza (formerly the Campus Flagpoles)
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  3. Enter access code: 1333
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