Events calendar

Dec 2, 2026

PhD in Counselor Education Virtual Info Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the PhD in Counselor Education program at Western Michigan University. The program includes courses and experiential learning in supervision,…
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 2
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.

EdS in School Psychology Information Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the brand new EdS in School Psychology program at Western Michigan University. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 2
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
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Bullock Series: Jeremiah Quarles, Oboe

Oboist Jeremiah Quarles has performed with numerous orchestras throughout the United States, including the Dearborn Symphony, Michigan Philharmonic, Southwest Michigan Symphony, Jackson Symphony,…
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 2
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 3, 2026

Four-part interrogative Lunch and Learn series with Dr. J. Cody Nielsen

PART 3: Lunch & Learn with Dr. J. Cody Nielsen on the History of Racism through the Lens of American Religion

Join the Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations for a four-part interrogative Lunch and Learn series with Dr. J. Cody Nielsen. The series traces how racism developed alongside…
Date: Thursday, Dec. 3
Time: 12 to 2 p.m.
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Science on Tap Lecture Series: December

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a happy hour followed by a lecture on a rotating scientific topic!
Date: Thursday, Dec. 3
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location:
Heritage Hall Campus Ballroom
625 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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WMU Theatre Presents Gregory Jbara In Next Stop, Broadway!

From Blue Bloods and Broadway to Kalamazoo, WMU Theatre is excited to welcome Gregory Jbara to campus! This annual cabaret showcases our senior musical theatre majors performing with special guests…
Date: Thursday, Dec. 3
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Student Composers I

A showcase of original works by WMU student composers.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 3
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 4, 2026

2026 Innovation Expo

K-12 and WMU students compete for awards by presenting their products, models and prototypes to a panel of judges and the community.
Date: Friday, Dec. 4
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location:
Floyd Hall
4601 Campus Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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WMU Dance Downtown: Kalamazoo Art Hop

Kalamazoo’s Art Hop gets a rhythmic upgrade: Presentations of art scattered throughout downtown Kalamazoo invite you to bump into movement (and WMU dancers) between shops and gallery stops. Join us…
Date: Friday, Dec. 4
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Location:
Epic Center, Wellspring Cori Terry Theatre
359 S Kalamazoo Mall # 204
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 US
A headshot of actor Gregory Jbara.

WMU Theatre Presents Gregory Jbara In Next Stop, Broadway!

From Blue Bloods and Broadway to Kalamazoo, WMU Theatre is excited to welcome Gregory Jbara to campus! This annual cabaret showcases our senior musical theatre majors performing with special guests…
Date: Friday, Dec. 4
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 5, 2026

Gold curtain graphic with text reading BA senior capstone concert.

WMU Dance BA Senior Capstone Presentation

In this capstone event, BA Dance seniors share the choreography and performances that define their WMU journey, blending personal vision with the craft they’ve built over their years of study.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
A choir performing on stage, accompanied by a pianist.

A Choral Christmas

WMU's choirs present two performances of their popular concert of hymns and carols in historic First Presbyterian Church located in Downtown Kalamazoo. Featuring University Chorale, Anima, Amphion,…
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5
Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Location:
First Presbyterian Church
321 W South St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
A headshot of actor Gregory Jbara.

WMU Theatre Presents Gregory Jbara In Next Stop, Broadway!

From Blue Bloods and Broadway to Kalamazoo, WMU Theatre is excited to welcome Gregory Jbara to campus! This annual cabaret showcases our senior musical theatre majors performing with special guests…
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Gold curtain graphic with text reading BA senior capstone concert.

WMU Dance BA Senior Capstone Presentation

In this capstone event, BA Dance seniors share the choreography and performances that define their WMU journey, blending personal vision with the craft they’ve built over their years of study.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
A choir performing on stage, accompanied by a pianist.

A Choral Christmas

WMU's choirs present two performances of their popular concert of hymns and carols in historic First Presbyterian Church located in Downtown Kalamazoo. Featuring University Chorale, Anima, Amphion,…
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
First Presbyterian Church
321 W South St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 6, 2026

Gold curtain graphic with text reading BA senior capstone concert.

WMU Dance BA Senior Capstone Presentation

In this capstone event, BA Dance seniors share the choreography and performances that define their WMU journey, blending personal vision with the craft they’ve built over their years of study.
Date: Sunday, Dec. 6
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Members of a matching band performing on a football field. Their uniforms are white and gold.

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, Dec. 6
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 7, 2026

Students working together on an escape room

Escape Room: The Haunting of Haworth Hall

For decades, the Haworth College of Business has hidden the truth about a failed paranormal experience conducted beneath the building in the 1980’s. During finals week, the containment system begins…
Date: Monday, Dec. 7
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
3020 Schneider Hall (Zhang Career Center)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

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, Dec. 7
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.

MAT Capstone Presentations

Students from WMU's Multimedia Arts Technology department present their capstone projects.
Date: Monday, Dec. 7
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Lecture Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US