As we prepare to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the "Turkey Drop," I'm reminded of the fact that Western Michigan University (WMU) is very much a part of our community, and we should take the time this Homecoming Weekend to try be a part of the festivities.

Sure, going to the game is an obvious one, but there are so many other things going on that might actually be as interesting.  In fact, there are activities this year that I wasn't even aware of.

And for anyone who has no idea what I'm referring to when I mentioned the "Turkey Drop," make sure you're listening to The Rocker Morning Show on Nov. 26.

Anyway, check out all the goings on and go Broncos!!!

The WMU campus and extended Kalamazoo community will gather for a day of celebration Saturday, Oct. 25, to celebrate a traditional collegiate homecoming that revolves around the theme, "We Will Reign."

The day caps off a week of activities leading up to the homecoming centerpiece--the Saturday afternoon gridiron contest that pits the WMU Broncos against the team from Ohio University. Saturday begins with an early morning 5K race and ends with a Bronco hockey game against Alaska and a University Theatre offering.

• Homecoming Campus Classic 5k/1k race - 5k run or walk and 1k fun run, parking opens at 7 a.m., first race begins at 8:45 a.m. Award ceremony follows in Student Recreation Center.

• Pancake breakfast - with the Haworth College of Business, Parking Lot 1 on Oakland Drive, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

• Homecoming tailgate - for WMU alumni and friends, featuring all-you-can-eat barbecue, entertainment and family activities, Parking Lot 1 on Oakland Drive, tailgate begins three hours prior to kickoff. Alumni will have the opportunity to sign beams going into the renovated East Hall, which will be the new Alumni Center. Tickets required.

• Bronco football vs. Ohio, Waldo Stadium, 2 p.m., homecoming king and queen crowned at halftime.

• Parade of Nations - 2 p.m., before the homecoming football game. A pre-game tailgate party for international participants will be held at 11 a.m. at Kanley Track.

• National Pan-Hellenic Council Marchdown - Display of Greek life, Bernhard Center East Ballroom, 6:30 p.m. Free.

• Bronco hockey vs. Alaska - Lawson Ice Arena, 7 p.m. Tickets: wmubroncos.com or (888) 4-WMU-TIX.

• University Theatre - presents (through Nov. 2) "Cymbeline," Williams Theatre in the Gilmore Theatre Complex, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: (269) 387-6222 or online.

 

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