Campus community, area senior citizens preparing for prom night

Reservations are not required to attend the prom.

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's time for area senior citizens to lace up their dancing shoes in preparation for Western Michigan University's 27th annual Senior Prom, held Thursday, April 2, in the Bernhard Center East Ballroom.

WMU's annual Senior Prom is an elegant and nostalgic evening of dancing and entertainment that joins senior citizens from the Kalamazoo area with WMU students, faculty and staff for a night of Big Band music and lively swing and ballroom dancing. Pre-entertainment begins at 5 p.m., and the dance will run from 7 to 10 p.m.

Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

No reservations are necessary to attend this semi-formal event that is free and open to the public. Free parking also is available near the Bernhard Center in Parking Structure No. 1.

About the prom

The Senior Prom began in 1988 as a way for older WMU alumni and area residents to share an evening of fun and reminisce with current students. The theme for 2015 is Hollywood, featuring decorations inspired by red carpet events and old Hollywood traditions. The evening's activities will include Hollywood-themed trivia for senior citizens and students to compete together in teams for prizes.

The Senior Prom is organized by staff members in the Ernest Burnham-Smith Burnham and Henry residence halls with the help of volunteers. Financial assistance is provided by several WMU organizations, including the Residence Housing Association, various residence hall councils and the Residence Life office.

For more information, contact the Ernest Burnham-Smith Burnham office at (269) 387-6632 or email Dean Kruse at @email.

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