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WMU Basketball VIP Experience

This is an invitation only VIP event for current and prospective students in the following areas of study: sport management, exercise science, event management, recreation and physical and health education. RSVP's are open until February 20, 2026 or until all seats are filled.

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGE: Our event agenda has been moved two hours earlier to allow attendees to participate in the women’s basketball game. The adjustment follows the announcement that the Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball game vs. the Miami RedHawks men's basketball has been selected to air nationally on CBS Sports Network.

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WMU Women in Sports Day

Women in Sports Day will be an impactful event bringing together women who are passionate about sports and business. Afterwards, guests will watch the WMU women's team take on Central Michigan University.

—Saturday, January 24
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WMU Careers in Sports Day

Hear from WMU alumni working in the field of sports and athletics. Afterwards, guests will watch the WMU men's team take on Miami University.

—Saturday, February 28
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Meet the panelists

trey conner

Trey Conner

Chief Operations Officer, Grand Rapids Gold

—BS '11, Physical Education
Ameer

Ameer Ismail

Former Head Coach, Massachusetts Pirates

—MA '11, Sport Management
Brad Beauregard

Brad Beauregard

Sports Event Development Manager, Discover Kalamazoo

—MA '14, Sport Management; BS '13, Marketing

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College of Education and Human Development
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5229 USA
Main office:  (269) 387-2960
Student services: (269) 387-3474

Agenda

Location: Sangren Hall and University Arena, Western Michigan University

12:15 p.m.​​ - Arrival and Check-In at Sangren Hall, Parking Lot 41. Parking is free in Lot 41.

12:45 p.m. ​​-  Welcome from the Dean, Keynote Address from WMU Alumni​

1:00 p.m.​​ - Women in Sports Careers: WMU Alumni Panel

1:45 p.m. ​​- Network with panelists, current WMU students, staff, and faculty

2:30 p.m.​​ - WMU Recreation and Exercise Science Lab Tour on our way to the game

3:30 p.m.​ - Women’s Basketball Western Michigan University vs. Central Michigan University

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IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGE: Our event agenda has been moved two hours earlier to allow attendees to participate in the women’s basketball game. The adjustment follows the announcement that the Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball game vs. the Miami RedHawks men's basketball has been selected to air nationally on CBS Sports Network. The new agenda is below.

Location: Sangren Hall and University Arena, Western Michigan University

9:30 a.m.​​ - Arrival and Check-In at Sangren Hall, Parking Lot 41. Parking is free in Lot 41.

10:00 a.m. ​​- Welcome from the Dean, Keynote Address from WMU Alumni ​

10:15 a.m.​​ - Careers in Sports: WMU Alumni Panel 

11:00 a.m. ​- Network with panelists, current WMU students, staff, and faculty 

11:30 a.m.​​ - WMU Recreation and Exercise Science Lab Tour on our way to the game

12:00 p.m.​ - Women’s Basketball Western Michigan University vs. UMass

If you would like to also attend the Friday night men’s game vs. Miami, complimentary tickets for RSVP'd guests may be picked up at the Sangren Hall main desk (Room 2421) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Friday the 27th.

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FAQ's

Yes. This event is free for you and one guest to attend. RSVPs will be accepted until all available tickets are claimed or until February 20, whichever comes first.

Yes. Parking on weekends is free at Western Michigan University. We recommend parking at Sangren Hall, Parking Lot 41, where the welcome and panel will be taking place. We will then walk down to the game as a group. This will avoid the high traffic areas of gameday.

A map is available here.

Large bags, backpacks, outside food and drink, water bottles, umbrellas, and other large items are not allowed in University Arena. A full list is available here.

Western Michigan University is a Tobacco Free campus. The use of tobacco products is no permitted indoors or outdoors on any University property.

To learn more about the arena and policies visit WMU Athletics.

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