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Upcoming events
Friday, August 10
BrewFest 2018–featuring over 20 Bronco alumni-affiliated breweries and industry experts who are shaping the local and Michigan craft brewing scene, Heritage Hall's Grand Lawn, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
August 17
Summer II session ends
Monday, August 27
Tuesday, August 28
Fall Matriculation–10th annual matriculation ceremony welcoming our incoming students, Miller Auditorium, 10:30 a.m.
Bronco Bash–Annual fall welcome-back celebration, Sangren Pedestrian Mall, 3 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 29
Fall semester classes begin at 8 a.m.
Thursday, August 30
Friday, August 31
Monday, September 3
U.S. Labor Day–No classes. Many WMU offices closed or on reduced hours.
Monday, September 10
Multicultural Meet and Greet–for all WMU students of color.
Tuesday, September 11
Part-time job fair—For WMU students seeking part-time employment, Bernhard Center Ballroom, 3 to 6 p.m. Free for students; $35 for employers.
Thursday, September 13
College of Arts and Sciences Major Excitement–Sangren Plaza.
Employee photo session—For WMU faculty and staff, 2150 Schneider Hall, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, September 14
Fall Convocation—Academic activities in the morning, time TBA awards ceremony and the president's State of the University address, luncheon to follow, Bernhard Center, second floor, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, September 22
Autumnal equinox (first day of fall)
Monday, September 24
Summit—"Inform. Empower. Prevent. Let's End Campus Sexual Assault" summit, details and a full agenda TBA at endcampussexualassault.com.
Wednesday, September 26
Study Abroad Fair–Learn about numerous academic and language-intensive programs and internships, Sangren Hall, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, October 5
Saturday, October 6
Bronco football vs. Eastern Michigan University—Homecoming and Youth Day, Waldo Stadium, noon. Tickets: wmubroncos.com or (888) 4-WMU-TIX.
Sunday, October 7
Wednesday, October 17
Fall recess—No classes.
Thursday, October 18
Fall recess—No classes.
Friday, October 19
Fall recess—No classes.
Sunday, November 4
Daylight Saving Time ends
Monday, November 5
Employee photo session—For WMU faculty and staff, Walwood Hall's Heinig Emeriti Lounge, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 6
Wednesday, November 21
Thanksgiving recess begins at noon—No classes. WMU offices open normal hours.
Thursday, November 22
Thanksgiving recess—No classes. Many WMU offices closed or on reduced hours.
U.S. Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 23
Thanksgiving recess—No classes. Many WMU offices closed or on reduced hours.
Monday, November 26
Fall semester classes resume at 8 a.m.
Monday, December 10
Final examination week—through Dec. 13.
Tuesday, December 11
Final examination week—through Dec. 13.
Employee photo session—For WMU faculty and staff, Walwood Hall's Heinig Emeriti Lounge, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free; no appointment required.
Wednesday, December 12
Final examination week—through Dec. 13.
Thursday, December 13
Final examination week—through Dec. 13.
Saturday, December 15
Commencement—Miller Auditorium, times to be announced in November.
Fall semester ends
Tuesday, December 18
Friday, December 21
Winter solstice (first day of winter)
Monday, December 24
Christmas Eve
Holiday recess—Many offices closed or on reduced hours.
Tuesday, December 25
Christmas Day
Holiday recess—Many offices closed or on reduced hours.
Wednesday, December 26
Holiday recess—Many offices closed or on reduced hours.
Thursday, December 27
Holiday recess—Many offices closed or on reduced hours.
Friday, December 28
Holiday recess—Many offices closed or on reduced hours.
Saturday, December 29
Holiday recess—Many offices closed or on reduced hours.
Sunday, December 30
Holiday recess—Many offices closed or on reduced hours.
Monday, December 31
Holiday recess—Many offices closed or on reduced hours.
New Year's Eve