Events calendar
Dec 11, 2026
UPTOWN: A Very Soulful Christmas
UPTOWN rings in the season this holiday with A Very Soulful Christmas, a vibrant concert experience that reimagines your favorite holiday songs through the timeless sound of Motown, R&B, and soul…
Date:
Friday, Dec. 11
Time:
7:30 to 9:15 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Dec 12, 2026
Tai Chi and Meditation Workshops
Join us at upcoming fall library outreach Tai Chi and Meditation Workshops.
Date:
Saturday, Dec. 12
Time:
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
Kalamazoo Public Library - Oshtemo Branch
7265 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009 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 14, 2026
Therapy Dog Visit
Stop by Waldo Libary and relax with a certified therapy dog.
Date:
Monday, Dec. 14
Time:
12 to 2 p.m.
Location:
Lounge, First Floor
Waldo Library
1090 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Dec 15, 2026
Black Faculty Staff Council Meeting
We invite all interested faculty and staff to join us for our monthly Black Faculty Staff Council meetings, held virtually on the third Tuesday of each month at 12 p.m. If you are not currently…
Date:
Tuesday, Dec. 15
Time:
12 to 1 p.m.
Location:
Multicultural Center
Trimpe Building
2466 Ring Rd S
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Therapy Dog Visit
Stop by Waldo Libary and relax with a certified therapy dog.
Date:
Tuesday, Dec. 15
Time:
1 to 3 p.m.
Location:
Lounge, First Floor
Waldo Library
1090 Arcadia Loop
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
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 7, 2027
Science on Tap Lecture Series: January
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a happy hour followed by a lecture on a rotating scientific topic!
Date:
Thursday, Jan. 7
Time:
5 to 7 p.m.
Location:
Burdick's Bar & Grill
100 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Jan 9, 2027
Tai Chi and Meditation Workshops
Join us at upcoming fall library outreach Tai Chi and Meditation Workshops.
Date:
Saturday, Jan. 9
Time:
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
Kalamazoo Public Library - Oshtemo Branch
7265 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009