A Brief History of WMU

1. A Brief History of WMU Jeff Hudson EDT 347 Wed. 10:30 AM

2. The Early Days • Western Michigan Normal School was opened in the summer of 1904 • Enrollment was 117 • There were no buildings or campus • www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/ history_timeline.html

3. The Early Days • In 1905 the first building East Hall was erected • The famous double tracked railway trolley was built for student transportation in 1908

4. Hard Times • Building was halted for over four years due to WWI • During the Great Depression enrollment dwindled and nearly closed the school

5. The University Days • In 1957 Michigan Legislature designated Western Michigan Normal School a University • The school now donned the name Western Michigan University • www.asle.umn.edu/conf/asle_conf/ 1999/photos/photos.html

6. WMU 21st Century • Western Michigan University now educates over 30,000 students • Students from all 50 states attend classes • Over 100 countries are represented by students at WMU

7. Quiz • How many students were enrolled at Western Michigan Normal School in its first year? Click on your answer. • A. 1904 • B. 117 • C. 30,000 • D. Threeve

8. OUCH! • Wrong Answer • Click here to try again • Click here to move on • Click here to return to the beginning to review

9. Correct!!! • You are now a Western Michigan History official according to Jeff

10. The End • I hope you enjoyed learning about some historical facts at our University • Have a great day!

11. Jeff’s Bio • HI, I’m Jeff Hudson and I am a Physical Education Major • This is my fifth year and my fourth school • I hope you enjoyed my slide show • Contact me at bossballa11@hotmail.com