Western Michigan University news and updates from around the web for April 19-25, 2013. This week's campus photo features Read Fieldhouse, the site of the Spring 2013 Commencement Ceremonies—Saturday, April 27.
Read Fieldhouse, or the Herbert 'Buck' Read Fieldhouse was constructed in 1957 and is roughly 154,713 square feet. It was originally used for Volleyball, Men's & Women's Basketball, and Gymnastics. Over the years, indoor track and field was added. The building has seen several expansions or renovations, most recently in 2010 when the indoor track was resurfaced, and baseline bleachers were replaced.
Buck Read coached the Broncos to an overall record of 345-169 during his 27-year tenure, including an undefeated campaign in 1929-30. To learn more about Read Fieldhouse, please click here.Â
WMU NEWS
WMU to confer some 2,700 degrees during spring commencement. Read more here.
Geological Society to rock WMU with 47th Annual Section Meeting. Read more here.
Some 1,500 Malaysian students expected for the 2013 Midwest Games. Read more here.
Summer renovation of Fountain Plaza to feature more green space. Read more here.
ATHLETIC NEWS
Track & Field wins seven events, wraps up EMU Twilight Meet (4/20). Read more here.
Brown has a field day in Wooden Oar War; Wins 37-0 (4/20). Read more here.
Hockey hands out awards at annual Banquet (4/22). Read more here.
Future Broncos McCarron and Stoykewych ranked by NHL Central Scouting (4/24). Read more here.
Hufnagel breaks WMU heptathlon record at the Penn Relays (4/24). Read more here.
Football collects over 500 toys for Bronson Children's Hospital (4/25). Read more here.
WMU Golf (Women's) heads to MAC Championships (4/25). Read more here.
WESTERN HERALD
Miller announces full 2013-14 season, releases subscription prices. Read more here.
Column: The hall that built me (Bigelow Hall). Read more here.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Photo Gallery: WMU Students Tackle Finals Week. Read more here.
2013 STAR Awards: WMU Students work with elementary students through American Reads Program. Read more here.