WMU prepares for annual Kalamazoo Holiday ParadeNov. 4, 2010 KALAMAZOO--Volunteers are needed to help with final preparations for Western Michigan University's entry in the annual Kalamazoo Holiday Parade 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in downtown Kalamazoo. Several willing elves are needed at the Campus Services Building Friday, Nov. 12, at 5 p.m. to help decorate the WMU float. Popcorn balls and hot chocolate will be provided. Contact Nancy Dyksterhouse at (269) 387-2351 or nancy.dyksterhouse@wmich.edu to volunteer with float decoration.
Among the estimated 200 students, alumni, faculty and staff who will be in the parade are mascot Buster Bronco; Homecoming Queen Janine Putnam and King Chris Bellamy; members of the Cheer, Dance, and Gymnastics teams; WMU international students; and representatives of the Campus Activities Board, Western Student Association and other student groups. For more information, contact Donna Marks in the WMU Office of Community Outreach at donna.marks@wmich.edu or (269) 387-2072. Media contact: Thom Myers, (269) 387-8400, thom.myers@wmich.edu WMU News |
In addition to the main University float, parade entries are planned representing the WMU colleges of Aviation, Education and Human Development, and Engineering and Applied Sciences.