May 2024 Events

Thursday, May 2

Bluey's Big Play“A glorious celebration of everything you love about the show” – The GuardianWhen Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life. Bluey’s Big Play is presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co.Bluey's Big Play run time is approximately 50 minutes. There is no intermission.Ticket and VIP PackageSelect the ticket with VIP package and you will receive exclusive access to:Meet and greet photo opportunity with Bluey costume character!Bluey VIP lanyardBluey VIP gift.Each attendee must hold a valid ticket in any price category to Bluey’s Big Play, with the VIP Package ticket option. Children are not allowed access without a VIP paid adult. A strictly limited number of VIP packages are available for each show.

Friday, May 3

An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPheeSixteen-time Grammy Award®–winning musician, composer, and producer David Foster joins forces with acclaimed singer and television/Broadway star Katharine McPhee to bring their show on the road. This intimate show with the powerhouse duo will be packed with Foster’s hits, featuring music from artists including Chicago, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé, and McPhee’s biggest songs from American Idol, Smash, and Waitress—plus some of their personal favorites!

Saturday, May 4

Michigan Science Olympiad State TournamentWMU was chosen to host the 2024 Michigan Science Olympiad State Tournament on May 4, bringing approximately 1,500-2,000 students who were the top winners from each of Michigan's regional events. Throughout every stage of the competition, emphasis is placed on active, hands-on group participation which provides students, teachers, parents, principals and business leaders an opportunity to bond together and work toward a shared goal. Learn more about Science Olympiad.

Monday, May 6

Summer I semester classes begin at 8 a.m.
AnnieHolding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production – just as you remember it and just when we need it most.Annie, directed by Jenn Thompson, features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin. This celebration of family, optimism, and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.Welcomed by Mattawan MechanicalBroadway Special sponsored by

Tuesday, May 7

Golden Girls: The Laughs ContinuePicture it. United States, 2024. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue brings Miami’s sassiest seniors to stages around the country for one more hurrah. We find Sophia out on bail after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring for retirees. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together with help from a new (much) younger sex-crazed lover. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue allows audiences to relive the heartfelt hilarity of the four ladies who never stopped being best friends.This production is rated 18+ only (adult theme comedy).Add-on Photo ExperienceFans who purchase a photo experience ticket will meet the actors after the show, take pics on the main stage, and score autographs. If you purchase merch at the venue, the actors will autograph it during the Photo Experience. Please remain in your seats after the show for instructions and the Photo Experience will begin shortly after the performance concludes.Admission to the performance is not included in the Photo Experience ticket. This is a separate upgrade that must be purchased in advance, in addition to a show ticket.

Thursday, May 9

Grants and Contracts Monthly Training: ecrtRegister here.

Tuesday, May 14

22nd Annual Poker WalkA fun-filled event designed to celebrate National Employee Health & Fitness Day!Participants will be given a scorecard, which includes a QR Code, course map, and directions on how to build your poker hand.  All participants who complete the walk and turn in their completed scorecard will be entered to win one of the winning hand prizes. Winners will be announced by Friday, May 17.Rain date: Wednesday, May 15.Pre-Register online through Monday, May 13 by 5 p.m.Day-of registration available at SRC indoor tennis courts by NoonView the Poker Walk Course map 
RAIN—A Tribute to the BeatlesRAIN—A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES is an electrifying concert experience celebrating the timeless music of the legendary fab four. With note-for-note precision, this mind-blowing performance transports you back to the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour, along with all your favorite hits. From energetic classics to reflective favorites, the band delivers an unforgettable performance that appeals to fans old and new. With vibrant costumes and psychedelic visuals, RAIN creates a stunning concert full of nostalgia and good vibes. RAIN—A Tribute to the Beatles promises an extraordinary journey through the eras that captivates hearts and inspires all generations.

Friday, May 17

Enhancing Clinical Skills for Strengthening Clients’ Internal Attachment Management in Social Work PracticeThis advanced continuing education course is tailored for social work professionals aiming to elevate their clinical skills in the realm of attachment theory.The course will delve into the intricacies of attachment and focus on strategies to strengthen clients' internal management systems, fostering healthier and more secure connections within family dynamics. Through a combination of theoretical exploration, case studies, and practical applications, participants will gain the expertise needed to facilitate positive changes in clients' attachment patterns and contribute to their overall well-being. Reflective practices to challenge our own biases or assumptions, continuous reflection of cultural influences, exploration of intersecting identities such as race and gender impact attachment experiences. This course aims to empower social work professionals with advanced clinical skills, enabling them to navigate and enhance clients' internal management systems of attachment. Participants will engage in practical exercises, role-playing scenarios, and reflective discussions to integrate these skills into their professional practice effectively. Training will take place via Webex, and a link will be provided via email by the instructor the day prior to the training. Instructor: Anyssa Grendel, BS, LMSWDate: Friday, May 17, 2024 - 9:00am EST to 12:15pm ESTCost: $75WMU faculty, staff, and current year instructors can apply a 25% fee adjustment before checkout.WMU students can apply a 50% fee adjustment before checkout.Child Welfare workers (CWIST) can apply a 100% fee adjustment before checkout; eligibility will be verified prior to the training.
WMU Theatre Presents Julius CaesarShakespeare's political thriller tells the story of the conspiracy against Caesar, his assassination, and the defeat of his conspirators.  Jealous conspirators convince Caesar's friend Brutus to join their assassination plot against Caesar. To stop Caesar from gaining too much power, Brutus and the conspirators kill him on the Ides of March. Mark Antony drives the conspirators out of Rome and fights them in a battle. Brutus and his friend Cassius lose and kill themselves, leaving Antony to rule Rome.“It’s a great political play, a study of power used and abused, of how good intentions (and good people) can provoke consequences unforeseen. It’s also a study in how news (in the form of the celebrated funeral speeches) can do more than report history – it can make it.” - The Arts Desk 

Saturday, May 18

WMU Theatre Presents Julius CaesarShakespeare's political thriller tells the story of the conspiracy against Caesar, his assassination, and the defeat of his conspirators.  Jealous conspirators convince Caesar's friend Brutus to join their assassination plot against Caesar. To stop Caesar from gaining too much power, Brutus and the conspirators kill him on the Ides of March. Mark Antony drives the conspirators out of Rome and fights them in a battle. Brutus and his friend Cassius lose and kill themselves, leaving Antony to rule Rome.“It’s a great political play, a study of power used and abused, of how good intentions (and good people) can provoke consequences unforeseen. It’s also a study in how news (in the form of the celebrated funeral speeches) can do more than report history – it can make it.” - The Arts Desk 

Sunday, May 19

WMU Theatre Presents Julius CaesarShakespeare's political thriller tells the story of the conspiracy against Caesar, his assassination, and the defeat of his conspirators.  Jealous conspirators convince Caesar's friend Brutus to join their assassination plot against Caesar. To stop Caesar from gaining too much power, Brutus and the conspirators kill him on the Ides of March. Mark Antony drives the conspirators out of Rome and fights them in a battle. Brutus and his friend Cassius lose and kill themselves, leaving Antony to rule Rome.“It’s a great political play, a study of power used and abused, of how good intentions (and good people) can provoke consequences unforeseen. It’s also a study in how news (in the form of the celebrated funeral speeches) can do more than report history – it can make it.” - The Arts Desk 

Monday, May 20

Counseling Psychology Masters and Certificate Info SessionJoin 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.
Accelerated Master's in Counseling Psychology (Current WMU students)Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the accelerated master's in Counseling Psychology designed specifically for current WMU student majoring in Psychology! Please register to receive your webex link.

Friday, May 24

WMU Theatre Presents Julius CaesarShakespeare's political thriller tells the story of the conspiracy against Caesar, his assassination, and the defeat of his conspirators.  Jealous conspirators convince Caesar's friend Brutus to join their assassination plot against Caesar. To stop Caesar from gaining too much power, Brutus and the conspirators kill him on the Ides of March. Mark Antony drives the conspirators out of Rome and fights them in a battle. Brutus and his friend Cassius lose and kill themselves, leaving Antony to rule Rome.“It’s a great political play, a study of power used and abused, of how good intentions (and good people) can provoke consequences unforeseen. It’s also a study in how news (in the form of the celebrated funeral speeches) can do more than report history – it can make it.” - The Arts Desk 

Saturday, May 25

WMU Theatre Presents Julius CaesarShakespeare's political thriller tells the story of the conspiracy against Caesar, his assassination, and the defeat of his conspirators.  Jealous conspirators convince Caesar's friend Brutus to join their assassination plot against Caesar. To stop Caesar from gaining too much power, Brutus and the conspirators kill him on the Ides of March. Mark Antony drives the conspirators out of Rome and fights them in a battle. Brutus and his friend Cassius lose and kill themselves, leaving Antony to rule Rome.“It’s a great political play, a study of power used and abused, of how good intentions (and good people) can provoke consequences unforeseen. It’s also a study in how news (in the form of the celebrated funeral speeches) can do more than report history – it can make it.” - The Arts Desk 

Sunday, May 26

WMU Theatre Presents Julius CaesarShakespeare's political thriller tells the story of the conspiracy against Caesar, his assassination, and the defeat of his conspirators.  Jealous conspirators convince Caesar's friend Brutus to join their assassination plot against Caesar. To stop Caesar from gaining too much power, Brutus and the conspirators kill him on the Ides of March. Mark Antony drives the conspirators out of Rome and fights them in a battle. Brutus and his friend Cassius lose and kill themselves, leaving Antony to rule Rome.“It’s a great political play, a study of power used and abused, of how good intentions (and good people) can provoke consequences unforeseen. It’s also a study in how news (in the form of the celebrated funeral speeches) can do more than report history – it can make it.” - The Arts Desk 

Monday, May 27

U.S. Memorial DayNo classes. Many WMU offices closed.