Events calendar

Nov 9, 2026

Understanding China: A WMU Asian Initiatives Lecture Series

As part of the "Understanding China" series, join us for a four-part workshop on Mahjong! Discover the rich history and social art of Mahjong, then roll up your sleeves to master the tiles in this…
Date: Monday, Nov. 9
Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Room 1320 Sangren Hall, Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Scholarly Publishing: Finding the Best Publication Option to Maximize Your Impact While Avoiding “Predatory Publishers”

Discover tools for finding reputable journals, evaluating journal impact and quality, and avoiding predatory publishers.
Date: Monday, Nov. 9
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Online
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Starting Gate Speaker Series: Legal Considerations Within a Startup Venture

Starting Gate is a year-long student business accelerator program that gives WMU students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. Each week, a speaker will address a new topic…
Date: Monday, Nov. 9
Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 10, 2026

Accountancy, Finance and Business Leadership Exploration Fair

Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with employers actively recruiting for early-career opportunities, including business leadership programs, externships, internships, rotational roles…
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10
Time: 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Fetzer Center
2251 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Organizing Your Data in Spreadsheets

Explore more effective data-wrangling strategies using Excel.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:
In person at Waldo Library and online
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University Concert Band

Featuring the Western Michigan University Concert Band.  
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 11, 2026

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CEHD Scholarship Scoop

Join the College of Education and Human Development's Scholarship Specialist for a hands-on workshop designed to break down the application process, share insider tips, and help you confidently…
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11
Time: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Location:
2510 Sangren Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Light Center for Chinese Studies Brown Bag Talk

"A Multimedia Approach to Integrate Language, Culture, and Art" by Dr. Xiaojun Wang, Professor of Chinese, and Gloria Gao, Ph.D. student, WMU Department of World Languages and Literatures
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
Location:
4705 Sangren Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

MA in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership Info Session

Join us for a virtual meeting to learn more about our 33-credit Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership, available online and in-person. Please register to receive your zoom…
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
A purple event flyer decorated with colorful star confetti and pennants advertising the "CEHD Scholarship SCOOP."

CEHD Scholarship Scoop

Join the College of Education and Human Development's Scholarship Specialist for a hands-on workshop designed to break down the application process, share insider tips, and help you confidently…
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Location:
2510 Sangren Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Understanding China: A WMU Asian Initiatives Lecture Series

As part of the "Understanding China" series, join us for a four-part workshop on Mahjong! Discover the rich history and social art of Mahjong, then roll up your sleeves to master the tiles in this…
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11
Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Room 1320 Sangren Hall, Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
A choir performing on stage, accompanied by a pianist.

Campus Choir

Campus Choir, a 40–60 voice SATB concert choir, is open to everyone at Western Michigan University. The core of Campus Choir is a dedicated group of singers from the Kalamazoo and University…
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 12, 2026

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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, Nov. 12
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Location:
Online via Teams
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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: Thursday, Nov. 12
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
3150 Schneider Hall
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Financial Planning Speaker Series: LVM Capital

Charles Prudhomme is a financial advisor and compliance officer for LVM Capital. He is also in charge of their internship program. Prudhomme will share his expertise in the area of regulatory…
Date: Thursday, Nov. 12
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
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Annual Big Band Swing Tribute

An evening with Western's jazz bands featuring quintessential big band repertoire that defined the swing era.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 12
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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WMU Theatre Presents Kinky Boots

Charlie Price inherits a struggling shoe factory he never wanted. Lola has spent her life refusing to become the person the world expects her to be. Somehow, they end up building a dream together…
Date: Thursday, Nov. 12
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, Shaw Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 13, 2026

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WMU Student Dance Concert

Our student ensembles take over the stage with a diverse and exciting performance of dance. Expect sincerity, bold choices, and glimpses of tomorrow’s dance artists in an intimate setting.  
Date: Friday, Nov. 13
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Airmen of Note

Created in 1950 to continue the tradition of Major Glenn Miller’s Army Air Forces dance band, the Airmen of Note consists of 17 active-duty musicians and one vocalist. Stationed at Joint Base…
Date: Friday, Nov. 13
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Guest Artist Recital: Thomas Barth, Cello

Praised for his “expansive and fervent” style (Musical America) and “superb phrasing” (Boston Musical Intelligencer), cellist Thomas Barth enjoys a varied career as a chamber and orchestral musician…
Date: Friday, Nov. 13
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Lecture Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US