Events calendar

Nov 13, 2025

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Survey Design in Qualtrics

Are you planning on running a survey as part of a research study or your thesis work? Do you have a consent form that you need to incorporate and have participants agree to before proceeding? Do you…
Date: Thursday, Nov. 13
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Location:
In person at Waldo Library and online
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Guest Artist Recital: Keith Kirchoff, Piano

Described as a “virtuosic tour de force” whose playing is “energetic, precise, (and) sensitive,” Keith Kirchoff is a pianist, composer, conductor, concert curator, and teacher. A strong advocate for…
Date: Thursday, Nov. 13
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 14, 2025

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Rider Colloquium

Barbara Rider started this colloquium in 2004 to bring scholars, clinicians, educators and students together to work toward evidence-based practice and to grow as professionals. The…
Date: Friday, Nov. 14
Time: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Fetzer Center, Western Michigan University
2251 Business Ct Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5239 US
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5239 US
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Autumn Harvest: Cooking Demonstration

Join Registered Dietitian, Gretchen Kauth, her awesome dietetic students, and Gibbs House staff for a cooking demonstration and taste-testing workshop highlighting autumn-inspired recipes. Fresh…
Date: Friday, Nov. 14
Time: 12:05 to 12:55 p.m.
Location:
3302 Kohrman Cooking Lab
Kohrman Hall-Western Michigan University
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WMU Theatre Presents The House That Will Not Stand

Marcus Gradley's The House That Will Not Stand, blends poetic language with sharp, unexpected humor to tell the story of a Creole family facing a world in transition. It performs at the Gilmore…
Date: Friday, Nov. 14
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
A jazz big band performs on stage. Featuring a conductor, piano, guitar, two basses, drum set, trumpets, trombones, and saxophones.

Annual Big Band Swing Tribute

An evening with Western's jazz bands featuring quintessential big band repertoire that defined the swing era.
Date: Friday, Nov. 14
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Connect: 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. 14
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 15, 2025

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Connect: 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. 15
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Title The House That Will Not Stand on top of a purple and green background.

WMU Theatre Presents The House That Will Not Stand

Marcus Gradley's The House That Will Not Stand, blends poetic language with sharp, unexpected humor to tell the story of a Creole family facing a world in transition. It performs at the Gilmore…
Date: Saturday, Nov. 15
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Purple and pink swirl graphic with text WMU STUDENT DANCE CONCERT.

Connect: 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. 15
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 16, 2025

Title The House That Will Not Stand on top of a purple and green background.

WMU Theatre Presents The House That Will Not Stand

Marcus Gradley's The House That Will Not Stand, blends poetic language with sharp, unexpected humor to tell the story of a Creole family facing a world in transition. It performs at the Gilmore…
Date: Sunday, Nov. 16
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Purple and pink swirl graphic with text WMU STUDENT DANCE CONCERT.

Connect: 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. 16
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Bronco Marching Band

A 250-member organization comprised of students from virtually every academic department of Western Michigan University, the Bronco Marching Band is a contemporary-style unit that includes brass,…
Date: Sunday, Nov. 16
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 18, 2025

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Travel Signature Event for International Students

Are you traveling over Thanksgiving or Winter Break? These events offer international students extra days to obtain a travel signature!
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
3110 Faunce Student Services
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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11th Annual Middle School Band Festival

Featuring the Middle School Honor Band and WMU University Concert Band. Mary Land, Conductor.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 19, 2025

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Social Work Information Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Master of Social Work program. 
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 19
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Sessions are virtual
social work information session

Social Work Information Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Master of Social Work program.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 19
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Sessions are virtual
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3DnD Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

Join fellow DnD adventurers to play a short Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition) campaign.No experience is required. We will have tables for beginners and experienced players. Players can bring their…
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 19
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Multipurpose Room 1070, First Floor Waldo Library
1090 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Three smiling musicians sitting behind a piano. The musician on the left is holding a cello, and the musician on the right is holding a violin.

Bullock Series: Interlochen Trio

The Interlochen Trio formed in 2021 when Tina Qu (violin) joined Patrick Owen (cello) and Thomas Lymenstull (piano) on the faculty of the Interlochen Arts Academy. They quickly realized they had a…
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 19
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 20, 2025

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Coffee with Kavalhuna, a Presidential Meet & Greet for PSAW Members

Join us for coffee and conversation with President Russ Kavalhuna!The Professional Staff Association at Western (PSAW) invites you to a casual meet and greet with our new president. We’ll share a bit…
Date: Thursday, Nov. 20
Time: 1 to 1:45 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US