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How many academic colleges does Western have?

7
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What website can you find everything pertaining to class you are enrolled in?

E-Learning

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What does WMU stand for?

Western Michigan University

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What is the name of WMU’s Mascot?

Buster Bronco

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What year was WMU founded?

1903

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How many campuses does WMU have?

4 or 5: Main/West, East, Engineering, Aviation, Oakland

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What is WMU’s bus system called?

Bronco Transit

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What does CEHD stand for?

College of Education and Human Development

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What are WMU’s colors?

Brown and Gold

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What is one of three previous names of WMU?

Western State Normal School (1903-1926), Western State Teachers College (1927-1940), Western Michigan College (1955-1957)

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What type of university is WMU?

Public research university

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Where is the Bronco Study Zone located?

Rood Hall

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What does CEAS stand for?

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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What division is WMU in for football?

Division 1

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Who founded WMU?

Dwight B. Waldo

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What is WMU’s motto?

So that all may learn

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What is the office that helps students with financial aid, making payments, student accounts and general registration information?

Bronco Express

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What doe WSA stand for?

Western Student Association

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How many sport teams does WMU have?

16

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What Happens when you step on the W?

Fail all of you exams

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What are WMU’s main 3 values?

Building the future, Diversity and inclusion, Sustainability

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What department published the WMU Career Development Guide?

Career and Student Employment Services

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What does FTC stand for?

Forget the Chips

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What year was the fight song Brown and Gold created?

1959

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What was the first building on WMU’s campus

Home of the WMU Alumni Center on Prospect Hill; East Hall; Former Administration Building