Events calendar

Oct 13, 2026

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FRAME™ Workshop: Asking Good Interview Questions

Join this 2-hour, interactive workshop to learn more about the college's FRAME™ methodology—asking good questions—and apply it to preparing career values-based questions for an upcoming interview…
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13
Time: 12 to 2 p.m.
Location:
3150 Schneider Hall
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Communication Center Workshop: Salary Negotiation Strategies

Do you want to learn how to determine your worth in the workplace before accepting a job? This workshop will help you develop strategies for negotiating for more than your salary. It will teach you…
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13
Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
3445 Schneider Hall (Communication Center)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Networking Like a Bronco

This event is designed to connect employers with students in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. The evening is focused on fostering quality interactions between employers and students to have…
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location:
Read Fieldhouse
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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University Jazz Lab Band

The University Jazz Lab Band is dedicated to the well-prepared performance of big band charts where careful attention is given to style and detail. Literature includes both traditional and…
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 14, 2026

MA and Certificate in Organizational Change Leadership Information Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Master's Degree and Graduate Certificate in Organizational Change Leadership at 12 p.m. ET. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14
Time: 12 to 12:30 p.m.

Oct 15, 2026

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Study Abroad Application Deadlines: Spring Break 2027

Application deadlines for upcoming study abroad programs.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
Time: All day
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FRAME™ Workshop: Advocacy in the Workplace

As you prepare to step into the professional world, understanding how to advocate for your own career development is crucial. Join us for an empowering workshop hosted by a Western Michigan…
Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
Time: 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Location:
1220 Schneider Hall
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Qualitative Research Tools: Taguette 101

Learn how to code, organize and export your qualitative data using a free, open‑source tool.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
In person at Waldo Library and online
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Financial Planning Speaker Series: Gasaway Investment Advisors, Inc.

Chase Imberger is a financial advisor, assisting with financial planning, investing and taking care of client needs. Imberger will share his experiences and expertise in the financial planning…
Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
3455 Schneider Hall (Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

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, Oct. 15
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
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Jazz Masters: George Garzone and Jerry Bergonzi, Tenor Saxophone

The Annual Jazz Masters Series concert, featuring guest artists George Garzone and Jerry Bergonzi, tenor saxophone.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 16, 2026

AI in the Economics Classroom

Join the Department of Economics for a one-day conference examining what AI is doing to teaching, assessment, and hiring and the cross-institutional conversations we need to keep pace. 
Date: Friday, Oct. 16
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
Brown Hall 2028
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Establishing Your Scholarly Identity

Learn how to develop your scholarly identity to build your reputation and expand your impact.
Date: Friday, Oct. 16
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
Location:
Online
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Lunch & Learn Colloquium: Culture, Justice, and University Creeds with Dr. Eric Thomas Weber

Dr. Eric Thomas Weber explores how culture shapes the pursuit of justice and examines the ethical responsibilities universities take on when defining shared values through institutional creeds. Lunch…
Date: Friday, Oct. 16
Time: 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
2510 Sangren Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Guest Artist Recital: Dana Jessen, Bassoon

Dana Jessen is a bassoonist, improviser, and electroacoustic musician whose original compositions, improvisations, and collaborative work have been met with critical acclaim. A recipient of the 2023…
Date: Friday, Oct. 16
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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2026 Fall Classic Tennis Tournament at West Hills

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Fall Classic Tennis Tournaments at West Hills Athletic Club, Oct. 16–18. Men’s and Women’s Singles 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5. and Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles 6.0,…
Date: Friday, Oct. 16
Time: 5 to 11 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 17, 2026

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2026 Fall Classic Tennis Tournament at West Hills

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Fall Classic Tennis Tournaments at West Hills Athletic Club, Oct. 16–18. Men’s and Women’s Singles 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5. and Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles 6.0,…
Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
Time: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 18, 2026

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2026 Fall Classic Tennis Tournament at West Hills

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Fall Classic Tennis Tournaments at West Hills Athletic Club, Oct. 16–18. Men’s and Women’s Singles 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5. and Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles 6.0,…
Date: Sunday, Oct. 18
Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Choral Showcase

A showcase of WMU choirs, including Amphion, Anima, and University Chorale.
Date: Sunday, Oct. 18
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE, the touring stage show from The Jim Henson Company, keeps rockin’ for itssecond national tour and comes to Miller Auditorium on Oct. 18. Based on the Emmy…
Date: Sunday, Oct. 18
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US