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Feb 14, 2026

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Winter Gala Dance Concert

The annual Winter Gala Dance Concert is the highlight of the year, featuring a broad variety of work by faculty and guest choreographers, performed by WMU’s talented dance students in a full-stage…
Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Choral Showcase: Tenor and Bass

A showcase of the low voices of the WMU choral program.Amanda Quist and Jacob Berglin, Conductors.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Feb 15, 2026

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Havoc @ the Hills Pickleball Tournament

Not your average tournament—feel the intensity as the courts become a battleground for competitors ready to unleash their skills and create mayhem like never before. Brackets include skill levels…
Date: Sunday, Feb. 15
Time: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location:
West Hills Athletic Club
2001 S 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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WMU Theatre Presents The Coast Starlight

WMU Theatre presents The Coast Starlight: One morning, a young man boards the Coast Starlight, the long-distance train that runs from Los Angeles to Seattle. He’s got a secret that can land him in…
Date: Sunday, Feb. 15
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
York Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
orange and pink swirl graphic with Winter Gala Dance Concert February 13-15.

Winter Gala Dance Concert

The annual Winter Gala Dance Concert is the highlight of the year, featuring a broad variety of work by faculty and guest choreographers, performed by WMU’s talented dance students in a full-stage…
Date: Sunday, Feb. 15
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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University Symphony Orchestra

Under conductor Bruce Uchimura, the University Symphony performs orchestral masterworks, features internationally recognized and WMU faculty soloists, and collaborates with the WMU Grand Chorus and…
Date: Sunday, Feb. 15
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Feb 17, 2026

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Western Winds

The Western Winds at Western Michigan University consists primarily of students in the graduate winds program and their studio faculty mentors. This ensemble performs a wide variety of large chamber…
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 17
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Feb 18, 2026

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PSAW General Membership Meeting

Save this date for a PSAW General Membership Meeting. More details, including an agenda, will be sent out before the event.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 18
Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location:
In person (TBD) and online via Teams

Feb 19, 2026

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Mini Cultural Festival Spring 2026

The Mini Cultural Festival is an opportunity to learn more about cultures from around the world and to share your own cultural heritage, customs and traditions.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 19
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Ballroom B WMU Student Center
1070 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49006 US
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Guest Artist Recital: Carla Trynchuk, Violin

Violinist Carla Trynchuk has performed as soloist with orchestras across North America and Europe, including the Calgary Philharmonic in Canada, and the Banatul and Iasi Philharmonic Orchestras. She…
Date: Thursday, Feb. 19
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Feb 20, 2026

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Book Club - Should We Go Extinct?

The Ethics Center is hosting a book club on Should We Go Extinct? A Philosophical Dilemma for Our Times by Todd May. The author, philosophical advisor to TV’s The Good Place, presents the title…
Date: Friday, Feb. 20
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Teams
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Custer Speaker Series — Jacob Moeckler

Open to the public, our speaker series is designed for students and community members to hear from professionals on topics that broaden attendees’ understanding of the world and add depth to…
Date: Friday, Feb. 20
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Location:
Parkview Room (D-132) Floyd Hall
4601 Campus Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Lunar New Year Celebrations

Join us to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse.
Date: Friday, Feb. 20
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Washington Square Branch Kalamazoo Public Library
1244 Portage St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Guest Artist Recital: Jihye Chang, Piano

Dr. Jihye Chang Sung enjoys a diverse career as a soloist, collaborator, educator, scholar, and advocate for new music in the United States and abroad. Her performances focus on the creative process…
Date: Friday, Feb. 20
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Feb 22, 2026

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University Bands

A showcase of WMU bands, including the University Wind Symphony, University Symphonic Band, and the University Concert Band. Scott Boerma, Trey Harris, and Mary Land, Conductors.
Date: Sunday, Feb. 22
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Feb 24, 2026

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Custer Speaker Series — Dr. Elaine Petro

Open to the public, our speaker series is designed for students and community members to hear from professionals on topics that broaden attendees’ understanding of the world and add depth to…
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 24
Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
D-109 Floyd Hall
4601 Campus Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Accounting and Finance Career Night

Join us on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Fetzer Center for an exciting opportunity to connect with employers actively recruiting for internships…
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 24
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
Location:
Fetzer Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Feb 25, 2026

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Social Work Information Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Master of Social Work program. 
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 25
Time: 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Sessions are virtual
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Graduate Certificates in Family and Consumer Sciences Info Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Graduate Certificates in Kinship Care as well as Youth and Community Development. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 25
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
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Sales, Marketing & Food Marketing Career Night

Join us on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Fetzer Center for an exciting opportunity to connect with employers actively recruiting for internships…
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 25
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
Location:
Fetzer Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US