Events calendar
Dec 19, 2026
Commencement
View information about ceremonies on commencement webpage.
Date:
Saturday, Dec. 19
Time:
All day
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
Dec 31, 2026
Winter recess
Most University offices are closed.
Date:
Thursday, Dec. 31
Time:
All day
Jan 1, 2027
Winter recess
Most University offices are closed.
Date:
Friday, Jan. 1
Time:
All day
Jan 11, 2027
Boren Awards - WMU Campus Deadline
The Boren Awards are merit-based scholarships and fellowships funded by the National Security Education Program.
Date:
Monday, Jan. 11
Time:
All day
Date:
Monday, Jan. 11
Time:
All day
Jan 14, 2027
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, Jan. 14
Time:
10 to 11 a.m.
Location:
Online via Teams
Jan 18, 2027
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No classes. Many WMU offices closed. View activities on MLK Celebration website.
Date:
Monday, Jan. 18
Time:
All day
Jan 26, 2027
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million…
Date:
Tuesday, Jan. 26
Time:
7:30 to 9:45 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Jan 27, 2027
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million…
Date:
Wednesday, Jan. 27
Time:
7:30 to 9:45 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Feb 11, 2027
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, Feb. 11
Time:
10 to 11 a.m.
Location:
Online via Teams
Feb 17, 2027
PSAW General Membership Meeting
The Professional Staff Association of Western General Membership Meeting provides an opportunity for members to stay informed on important updates, connect with colleagues, and engage in discussions…
Date:
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Time:
8:30 to 9:45 a.m.
Location:
In person (TBD)
Feb 25, 2027
Sonic Live in Concert
Celebrate 35 years of one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time: Sonic the Hedgehog. This new in concert experience brings together, live on stage, the most iconic music and incredible…
Date:
Thursday, Feb. 25
Time:
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Mar 5, 2027
Spirit Day
No classes. University is open regular business hours.
Date:
Friday, Mar. 5
Time:
All day