Western Michigan University news and updates for May 15 – 21, 2015. This week’s campus photo features a sketch from the Alumni Magazine, 1939 vol.3. The article associated with the sketch is titled “Union Building Activities and Dormitory Life Begin,” referencing Walwood Hall. Cornelius (Mac) MacDonald was the manager for the new building, and reported that furnishings and equipment were making the building complete for occupancy.
“Besides affording a dormitory for 115 women students, the building will also house the Women's League, the Men's Union, and the Student Council, and will furnish a social center for all students of the college. On the main floor of the Union building is a large General Lounge which opens into the lobby. The Women's League room, to be known as the Davis room in honor of Mrs. Bertha S. Davis, Dean of Women, will be located at the left of the main entrance, and is equipped with kitchenette, and storage space which will facilitate the serving for teas and other events given there.” (p.5)
Today, the Office of University Relations publishes a quarterly magazine, the WMU Magazine, but from 1938 – 42 it was called the Alumni Magazine. During that time, the University, then known as Western Teachers College, made the transition to Western Michigan College.
To view digitized versions of the Alumni Magazine, please visit scholarworks.wmich.edu/alumni_magazine.
WMU News
Kalamazoo Arts Council grant takes WMU dancers to Panama. Read more.
WMU supervisor honored for mentoring, customer service, leadership. Read more.
Student awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad. Read more.
Details announced for Zegree memorial service. Read more.
Bronco Athletics News
Madison Takes Second in Javelin at MAC Championships. Read more.
Gaines and McDaniel Win MAC Titles, Broncos Take Sixth (Track & Field). Read more.
Men’s Soccer Concludes Spring with 6-1-1 Record, Michigan Cup Champions. Read more.
Mid-American Conference, All Pro Freight Stadium Sign Five-Year Contract Extension. Read more.
No.7 Seeded Bronco Baseball Starts MAC Tournament Wednesday Against No.2 Kent State. Read more.
Schneider’s Shutout Leads WMU to Upset Over Kent State in MAC Tournament. Read more.