'Overwhelming sense of Bronco Pride' on display at Western Weekend
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Dakota Shapiro, Eric Effinger, Elisha Ewing, Opheria Cheng and Alex Kasprzyk show off their Bronco Pride.
![A student holds a coffee.](https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/styles/3_2/public/images/u2820/2022/BUG01613.jpg?h=30b7e250&itok=zTBTPNel)
Dozens of prospective students received a Bronco welcome at Western Weekend.
![Students sit at a table.](https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/styles/3_2/public/images/u2820/2022/MSB06238.jpg?h=e9f7760d&itok=xG-h6igN)
Western student panelists talk with prospective students.
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Members of the Skydive Broncos RSO show off their Western Weekend stamps.
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Members of Future Teachers of Color take part in the RSO Fair.
![Students push a racecar.](https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/styles/3_2/public/images/u2820/2022/BUG02323.jpg?h=7b70600f&itok=_yJwsrjV)
Formula SAE teammates roll their car out for a test drive.
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Dr. Steven Bartman, professor of environment and sustainability, does a demonstration in the chemistry building.
Alumna Tennie Jackson speaks to the audience at Western Weekend.
The Bronco Pep Band makes a surprise appearance during opening festivities.
Sue Ellen Christian, professor of communication, talks to the audience at Western Weekend.
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A student shows off the Sunseeker solar car on campus.
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The Bronco Cheer Team gets festive for Western Weekend.
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The Water Ski and Wakeboard Club was represented at the RSO Fair.
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Prospective students check out student orgs at the RSO Fair inside Sangren Hall.
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Elisha Ewing talks to prospective students about the Western Student Association.
![Dance team members perform a routine.](https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/styles/3_2/public/images/u2820/2022/MSB06886.jpg?h=4aa61b47&itok=VgDnF2D7)
The Bronco Dance Team performs at the Mane Event.
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Administrators talk with families about the incredible opportunities offered to Western students.
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Dr. Michael Famiano leads a panel discussion for families.
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Sarah Obermeyer and Marley Reilly emceed The Mane Event in Read Fieldhouse.
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No Strings Attached performs during The Mane Event.
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Dancers in the Hitsquad RSO perform at The Mane Event.
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Future Broncos stop for photos at the RSO Fair.
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Prospective students receive a T-shirt and Bronco gear for attending Western Weekend.
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Rodney Coleman-Robinson talks with prospective students during a panel discussion.
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Getting to know campus with a stop at the Dino Park.
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The Skydive Broncos won the People's Choice Award at the RSO Fair.
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Marionda Owens, who plans to come to Western in the fall, takes an iconic campus photo.
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The crowd at Read Fieldhouse enjoyed The Mane Event.
On April 2, 2022, Western brought together admitted students, current students and alumni for an unrelentlessly positive celebration of what it means to be a Bronco. Starting out with inspiring stories and a Pep Band surprise, the day gave way to
productive student and family panels, a packed RSO Fair, interactive activities across Main, East and Parkview campuses and a grand finale, complete with student performances and prize giveaways.
Collin Holzberger, speaker of the house of representatives for the Western Student Association, said the “extremely successful Western Weekend” provided a sense of connection between incoming students and WMU and student leaders. “There was an overwhelming sense of Bronco Pride.”