Events calendar

Dec 5, 2026

A headshot of actor Gregory Jbara.

WMU Theatre Presents Gregory Jbara In Next Stop, Broadway!

From Blue Bloods and Broadway to Kalamazoo, WMU Theatre is excited to welcome Gregory Jbara to campus! This annual cabaret showcases our senior musical theatre majors performing with special guests…
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Gold curtain graphic with text reading BA senior capstone concert.

WMU Dance BA Senior Capstone Presentation

In this capstone event, BA Dance seniors share the choreography and performances that define their WMU journey, blending personal vision with the craft they’ve built over their years of study.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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A Choral Christmas

WMU's choirs present two performances of their popular concert of hymns and carols in historic First Presbyterian Church located in Downtown Kalamazoo. Featuring University Chorale, Anima, Amphion,…
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
First Presbyterian Church
321 W South St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 6, 2026

Gold curtain graphic with text reading BA senior capstone concert.

WMU Dance BA Senior Capstone Presentation

In this capstone event, BA Dance seniors share the choreography and performances that define their WMU journey, blending personal vision with the craft they’ve built over their years of study.
Date: Sunday, Dec. 6
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Members of a matching band performing on a football field. Their uniforms are white and gold.

Bronco Marching Band

A 250-member organization comprised of students from virtually every academic department of Western Michigan University, the Bronco Marching Band is a contemporary-style unit that includes brass,…
Date: Sunday, Dec. 6
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 7, 2026

Students working together on an escape room

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: Monday, Dec. 7
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
3020 Schneider Hall (Zhang Career Center)
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: Monday, Dec. 7
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.

MAT Capstone Presentations

Students from WMU's Multimedia Arts Technology department present their capstone projects.
Date: Monday, Dec. 7
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Lecture Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 8, 2026

Senior Engineering Design Conference

Student innovation will be on display as graduating seniors showcase their engineering and applied sciences skills in capstone projects.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 8
Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Floyd Hall
4601 Campus Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Students working together on an escape room

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

Students working together on an escape room

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
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Employer Information Table - Trilogy Health Services

Representatives from Trilogy Health Services will be visiting the WMU College of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, December 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 9
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location:
WMU College of Health and Human Services
1145 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet graphic banner showing characters from the play

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

Students working together on an escape room

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
Professional Staff Association of Western (PSAW) logo.

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)

Counseling Psychology Master's and Certificate Info Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Master of Arts and certificate programs in Counseling Psychology! Please register to receive your webex link.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 10
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.

WMU Dietetic Internship Open House

Join us for a virtual open house to learn more about the Western Michigan University Dietetic Internship Program and Master's Degree. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 10
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.

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

Students working together on an escape room

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