Events calendar

Nov 21, 2025

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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: Friday, Nov. 21
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 22, 2025

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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, Nov. 22
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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WMU Theatre Presents The House That Will Not Stand

Marcus Gradley's The House That Will Not Stand, blends poetic language with sharp, unexpected humor to tell the story of a Creole family facing a world in transition. It performs at the Gilmore…
Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
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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University Percussion Ensemble

The Western Michigan University Percussion Ensemble performs a diversified program of contemporary music for percussion and is recognized for demonstrating the unique versatility of percussion…
Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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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, Nov. 22
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 23, 2025

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WMU Theatre Presents The House That Will Not Stand

Marcus Gradley's The House That Will Not Stand, blends poetic language with sharp, unexpected humor to tell the story of a Creole family facing a world in transition. It performs at the Gilmore…
Date: Sunday, Nov. 23
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Text that reads "WMU Dance 25-26 Season" with a orange and purple swirled graphic background.

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, Nov. 23
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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University Wind Symphony and University Symphonic Band

A showcase of WMU bands, including the University Wind Symphony and the University Symphonic Band.Scott Boerma and Trey Harris, Conductors.
Date: Sunday, Nov. 23
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 24, 2025

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Jazz Combo Showcase

Featuring student combos from Western's celebrated Jazz Studies program.
Date: Monday, Nov. 24
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 26, 2025

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Thanksgiving recess

Begins at noon. University is open until 5 p.m..
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 26
Time: All day

Nov 27, 2025

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Thanksgiving recess

No classes. Many University offices are closed.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 27
Time: All day

Nov 28, 2025

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Thanksgiving recess

No classes. Many University offices are closed.
Date: Friday, Nov. 28
Time: All day

Nov 29, 2025

A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland

A Celtic Christmas

Direct from its Off-Broadway season, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas. Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s…
Date: Saturday, Nov. 29
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 1, 2025

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Fall semester classes resume at 8 a.m.

Date: Monday, Dec. 1
Time: All day

Dec 2, 2025

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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. 2
Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Floyd Hall
4601 Campus Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 3, 2025

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Western Horn Choir

The Western Horn Choir is a student ensemble comprising French horn music majors at Western Michigan University. This like-instrument group performs original compositions and transcriptions for horn…
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 3
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 4, 2025

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WMU Theatre Presents Lana Gordon In Next Stop, Broadway!

This annual cabaret showcases our senior musical theatre majors performing with Broadway's LANA GORDON! 
Date: Thursday, Dec. 4
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 5, 2025

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2025 Innovation Expo

K-12 and WMU students compete for awards by presenting their products, models and prototypes to a panel of judges and the community.
Date: Friday, Dec. 5
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location:
Floyd Hall
4601 Campus Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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WMU Dance Downtown: Kalamazoo Art Hop

Kalamazoo’s Art Hop gets a rhythmic upgrade: Presentations of art scattered throughout downtown Kalamazoo invite you to bump into movement (and WMU dancers) between shops and gallery stops. Join us…
Date: Friday, Dec. 5
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Location:
Epic Center, Wellspring Cori Terry Theatre
359 S Kalamazoo Mall # 204
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 US
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WMU Theatre Presents Lana Gordon In Next Stop, Broadway!

This annual cabaret showcases our senior musical theatre majors performing with Broadway's LANA GORDON! 
Date: Friday, Dec. 5
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US