Events calendar
Dec 8, 2026
Escape Room: The Haunting of Haworth Hall
For decades, the Haworth College of Business has hidden the truth about a failed paranormal experience conducted beneath the building in the 1980’s. During finals week, the containment system begins…
Date:
Tuesday, Dec. 8
Time:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
3020 Schneider Hall (Zhang Career Center)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
MAT Capstone Presentations
Students from WMU's Multimedia Arts Technology department present their capstone projects.
Date:
Tuesday, Dec. 8
Time:
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Lecture Hall
Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Dec 9, 2026
Escape Room: The Haunting of Haworth Hall
For decades, the Haworth College of Business has hidden the truth about a failed paranormal experience conducted beneath the building in the 1980’s. During finals week, the containment system begins…
Date:
Wednesday, Dec. 9
Time:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
3020 Schneider Hall (Zhang Career Center)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
State of the College Address | CAS
Join us on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 for the College of Arts and Sciences annual State of the College address.Faculty, staff, students, and community members are invited to attend as Dean Koretsky…
Date:
Wednesday, Dec. 9
Time:
3 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Dunbar Hall (room TBD)
1190 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Make this the Christmas they’ll never forget with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. Experience the largest Nutcracker production in North America—a breathtaking holiday spectacle featuring world…
Date:
Wednesday, Dec. 9
Time:
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Dec 10, 2026
Escape Room: The Haunting of Haworth Hall
For decades, the Haworth College of Business has hidden the truth about a failed paranormal experience conducted beneath the building in the 1980’s. During finals week, the containment system begins…
Date:
Thursday, Dec. 10
Time:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
3020 Schneider Hall (Zhang Career Center)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
PSAW Executive Board Meeting
The Professional Staff Association of Western (PSAW) Executive Board will meet to discuss important updates, ongoing projects and future plans. This meeting is for PSAW Executive Board members only…
Date:
Thursday, Dec. 10
Time:
10 to 11 a.m.
Location:
In person (TBD)
Master's of Literacy Studies Virtual Information Session
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the fully online Master's of Literacy Studies at Western Michigan University. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date:
Thursday, Dec. 10
Time:
5 to 6 p.m.
Dec 11, 2026
Escape Room: The Haunting of Haworth Hall
For decades, the Haworth College of Business has hidden the truth about a failed paranormal experience conducted beneath the building in the 1980’s. During finals week, the containment system begins…
Date:
Friday, Dec. 11
Time:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
3020 Schneider Hall (Zhang Career Center)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Dec 13, 2026
Holiday Jazz
A holiday concert featuring WMU's student jazz ensembles.
Date:
Sunday, Dec. 13
Time:
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall
Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Dec 19, 2026
Date:
Saturday, Dec. 19
Time:
All day
Commencement
View information about ceremonies on commencement webpage.
Date:
Saturday, Dec. 19
Time:
All day
Dec 20, 2026
Brass for the Holidays
The Western Brass Quintet with students and colleagues present their beloved annual holiday greetings to the community.
Date:
Sunday, Dec. 20
Time:
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall
Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Dec 24, 2026
Winter recess
Most University offices are closed.
Date:
Thursday, Dec. 24
Time:
All day
Dec 25, 2026
Winter recess
Most University offices are closed.
Date:
Friday, Dec. 25
Time:
All day
Dec 26, 2026
Winter recess
Most University offices are closed.
Date:
Saturday, Dec. 26
Time:
All day
Dec 27, 2026
Winter recess
Most University offices are closed.
Date:
Sunday, Dec. 27
Time:
All day
Dec 28, 2026
Winter recess
Most University offices are closed.
Date:
Monday, Dec. 28
Time:
All day
Dec 29, 2026
Winter recess
Most University offices are closed.
Date:
Tuesday, Dec. 29
Time:
All day
Dec 30, 2026
Winter recess
Most University offices are closed.
Date:
Wednesday, Dec. 30
Time:
All day