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Thousands on campus for Homecoming, Family Weekend

Sept. 27, 2010

KALAMAZOO--This week marks two of Western Michigan University's most festive three-day occasions--Homecoming and Family Weekend. This will be the second time the University's Homecoming and Family Weekend, set for Friday through Sunday, Oct. 1-3, have been combined to create a rich array of on-campus activities.

The 2010 Homecoming theme is "Unmasque your Bronco Spirit." The festivities actually began today, with the student-oriented Qdoba Homecoming Kickoff. Other free student events include the Western Games at 11 a.m. Friday at the pond followed by the Soapbox Derby at 2 p.m. on Gilkison Ave.

The highpoint of Homecoming will be the 2 p.m. football game Saturday, Oct. 2, against the University of Idaho.

Other Homecoming events of note are:

• The previously announced Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner Friday, Oct. 1.
  
  
• A reunion for WMU's Bronson School of Nursing and alumni of the former Bronson Methodist Hospital School of Nursing Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1-2. For details, contact Amal Mansour at amalmansour6288@yahoo.com or (269) 323-7933.
  
  
• The Campus Classic 5K and 1K run/walk Saturday, Oct. 2, beginning on West Michigan Avenue near the Bernhard Center. Participants, volunteers and spectators are welcome. Online Registration ends at 11:59 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 30. On-site registrations runs from 7 to 8:30 a.m. No pets, please.
  
  
• A WMUsic Showcase Spectacular benefit concert featuring School of Music students, faculty and ensembles such as the marching band, symphony orchestra and Gold Company.

For details about these and other Homecoming events, visit wmich.edu/homecoming.

Media contact: Jeanne Baron, (269) 387-8400, jeanne.baron@wmich.edu

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