Events calendar
Nov 13, 2026
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:
Friday, Nov. 13
Time:
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, Shaw Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
WMU Theatre Presents The Three Musketeers
In this bold and exhilarating adaptation, playwright Kirsten Childs brings Alexandre Dumas himself into the story, reimagining the classic adventure through the eyes of the man who created it – the…
Date:
Friday, Nov. 13
Time:
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, D. Terry Williams Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Nov 14, 2026
Mid Autumn Festival, Tai Chi and Meditation and More
Join us at upcoming fall library outreach events, including the Mid Autumn Festival, Tai Chi and Meditation Workshops and more.
Date:
Saturday, Nov. 14
Time:
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
Kalamazoo Public Library - Oshtemo Branch
7265 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009 
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:
Saturday, Nov. 14
Time:
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B,
Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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:
Saturday, Nov. 14
Time:
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B,
Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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:
Saturday, Nov. 14
Time:
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, Shaw Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
WMU Theatre Presents The Three Musketeers
In this bold and exhilarating adaptation, playwright Kirsten Childs brings Alexandre Dumas himself into the story, reimagining the classic adventure through the eyes of the man who created it – the…
Date:
Saturday, Nov. 14
Time:
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, D. Terry Williams Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Nov 15, 2026
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:
Sunday, Nov. 15
Time:
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B,
Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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:
Sunday, Nov. 15
Time:
2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, Shaw Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
WMU Theatre Presents The Three Musketeers
In this bold and exhilarating adaptation, playwright Kirsten Childs brings Alexandre Dumas himself into the story, reimagining the classic adventure through the eyes of the man who created it – the…
Date:
Sunday, Nov. 15
Time:
2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, D. Terry Williams Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Nov 16, 2026
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, Nov. 16
Time:
12 to 1 p.m.
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. 16
Time:
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Room 1320
Sangren Hall, Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Starting Gate Speaker Series: Finding a Business Niche to Exploit
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. 16
Time:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Nov 17, 2026
Communication Center Workshop: Elevating Your Presentations
Your slides speak before you do—make sure they're saying the right thing. In this hands-on workshop, seniors and business majors will master animations, transitions and professional graphics in Canva…
Date:
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Time:
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
3445 Schneider Hall (Communication Center)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Nov 18, 2026
Sanford Center Workshop: Paychecks, Taxes and Benefits 101
Many students enter the workforce without understanding how to read a paycheck or evaluate employee benefits. This workshop explains payroll deductions, taxes, W-4 forms, common tax documents and the…
Date:
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Time:
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
3455 Schneider Hall (Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
Zhang Career Center: Major Match-Up
Major Match-Up is a one evening event for all students wishing to explore Haworth College of Business majors. A student could explore all of the majors with knowledgeable and engaged B.B.A. students…
Date:
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Time:
4 to 5 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
Bullock Series: Burch Trio
Violinist Rachel Walter, violist Rebecca Vieker, and cellist Hanna Rumora formed the Burch Trio during their time at the University of Iowa. Walter, Vieker, and Rumora perform with prominent…
Date:
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Time:
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall
Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Nov 19, 2026
Converge: A Summit for Academics, Practitioners, and Emerging Professionals
The convergence of scholarship and practice is a pressing imperative. This summit, hosted by the Academy of Management and the College of Education and Human Development, brings together academics…
Date:
Thursday, Nov. 19
Time:
8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sanford Center Workshop: Paychecks, Taxes and Benefits 101
Many students enter the workforce without understanding how to read a paycheck or evaluate employee benefits. This workshop explains payroll deductions, taxes, W-4 forms, common tax documents and the…
Date:
Thursday, Nov. 19
Time:
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
3455 Schneider Hall (Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
Tips and Tricks for Finding Data
Discuss considerations for choosing and reusing data, and explore strategies for locating datasets.
Date:
Thursday, Nov. 19
Time:
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
In person at Waldo Library and online