2012 GOLDMAN CALENDAR Western Michigan University
THE GOLDMAN In 2011, Western Michigan University saw the emergence of the GOLDMAN. Silent and anonymous, the GOLDMAN offers a lively display of Bronco pride. Appearing at experiences on- and off-campus, the GOLDMAN exemplifies and magnifies the spirit of the WMUFAMILY.
WMU BY THE NUMBERS
1 3 3.96 6 7 94 151 303 4,620 6,647
Boeing 727 in the College of Aviation’s fleet of 44 aircraft National rank of the doctoral program at WMU’s Mallinson Institute for Science Education Median incoming GPA for the 2011 freshman class of the Lee Honors College Former Broncos currently starting in the NFL Times the word “Fight” appears in the “WMU Fight Song” Countries represented by the 1,262 international students enrolled at WMU Current buildings on campus
Cost of one undergraduate tuition credit hour for in-state students Collective miles marched by the Bronco Marching Band in a season Bronco alumni living abroad in 141 countries
6,840 25,056 80,000 218,160 221,671 374,830 $ 638,867 $ 1,200,000 4,936,932 $ 100,000,000
Hamburgers served in the six campus dining halls each week
Fall 2011 student enrollment
Patients seen by students in the Unified Clinics annually Attendance at all School of Music concerts during the 2010-11 academic year Living Bronco alumni Square feet of teaching and research space at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Market value of the investment portfolio managed by the Student Managed Investment Fund class Total value of the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship given to 40 students annually Items in the library’s collection
Record cash gift made to jump-start the School of Medicine
The home of Bronco Hockey, Lawson Ice Arena hosts over 193,000 visitors each year.
JANUARY
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31 This month in WMU history: In 1939, the official nickname was changed from the Hilltoppers to the Broncos.
Formerly the Davis Dining facility, Bistro3 encourages student interaction in a dynamic and comfortable environment, with fresh and healthy food choices.
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29 This month in WMU history: Leap Day
In 1957, WMU officially became the fourth public university in Michigan.