College of Arts and Sciences Events

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Post Election Discussion

Nov. 12
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Friedmann Hall
The votes are counted. Now what? Explore the winners, losers, and lasting political impact of the 2026 election. Date: November 12Time: 5:00 PMLocation: Friedmann 3301Panelists: Dr. John Clark,…

Kalamazoo Math Carnival

Nov. 21
3 to 5 p.m.
The Kalamazoo Math Carnival is an event with a range of fun and engaging activities meant to appeal to students in grades K-8 and their families and caregivers. Parents, older siblings, younger…

Science on Tap Lecture Series: January

Jan. 7
5 to 7 p.m.
Burdick's Bar & Grill
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a happy hour followed by a lecture on a rotating scientific topic!

Books and Beer

Jan. 21
5 to 6 p.m.
Swain
Join us for Books and Beer with David Benac in the UCH space in Swain 2815.  

Science on Tap Lecture Series: February

Feb. 4
5 to 7 p.m.
Burdick's Bar & Grill
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a happy hour followed by a lecture on a rotating scientific topic!

Science on Tap Lecture Series: March

March 4
5 to 7 p.m.
Burdick's Bar & Grill
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a happy hour followed by a lecture on a rotating scientific topic!

Science on Tap Lecture Series: April

April 1
5 to 7 p.m.
Burdick's Bar & Grill
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a happy hour followed by a lecture on a rotating scientific topic!

An Evening with Samantha Irby

April 1
7 to 8 p.m.
Student Center
Join us on April 1, as the UCH will be hosts, “An Evening with Samantha Irby,” in the Student Center Ballroom B at 7 pm. 

Gwen Frostic Reading Series: Kwame Alexander

April 13
All day
New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander delivers a talk and reading for the 2026-2027 Gwen Frostic Reading Series, "Harvest & Heritage of BIPOC Authors."

Science on Tap Lecture Series: May

May 6
5 to 7 p.m.
Burdick's Bar & Grill
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a happy hour followed by a lecture on a rotating scientific topic!

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