Events calendar
Nov 8, 2026
University Symphony Orchestra
Under conductor Bruce Uchimura, the University Symphony performs orchestral masterworks, features internationally recognized and WMU faculty soloists, and collaborates with the WMU Grand Chorus and…
Date:
Sunday, Nov. 8
Time:
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall
Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Nov 9, 2026
Understanding China: Mahjong 101
Discover the rich history and social art of Mahjong, then roll up your sleeves to master the tiles in this interactive, beginner-friendly experience.
Date:
Monday, Nov. 9
Time:
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Room 1320
Sangren Hall, Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Scholarly Publishing: Finding the Best Publication Option to Maximize Your Impact While Avoiding “Predatory Publishers”
Discover tools for finding reputable journals, evaluating journal impact and quality, and avoiding predatory publishers.
Date:
Monday, Nov. 9
Time:
4 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Online
Starting Gate Speaker Series: Legal Considerations Within a Startup Venture
Starting Gate is a year-long student business accelerator program that gives WMU students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. Each week, a speaker will address a new topic…
Date:
Monday, Nov. 9
Time:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Nov 10, 2026
Accountancy, Finance and Business Leadership Exploration Fair
Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with employers actively recruiting for early-career opportunities, including business leadership programs, externships, internships, rotational roles…
Date:
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Time:
1 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Fetzer Center
2251 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
Organizing Your Data in Spreadsheets
Explore more effective data-wrangling strategies using Excel.
Date:
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Time:
4 to 5 p.m.
Location:
In person at Waldo Library and online
University Concert Band
Featuring the Western Michigan University Concert Band.
Date:
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Time:
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Nov 11, 2026
CEHD Scholarship Scoop
Join the College of Education and Human Development's Scholarship Specialist for a hands-on workshop designed to break down the application process, share insider tips, and help you confidently…
Date:
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Time:
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Location:
2510
Sangren Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Optional Practical Training Workshops
Students with F-1 visas can learn how to apply for U.S. temporary employment authorization to gain field-related work experience.
Date:
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Time:
10 to 11 a.m.
Location:
International Student & Scholar Services
3110 Faunce Student Services
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Light Center for Chinese Studies Brown Bag Talk
"A Multimedia Approach to Integrate Language, Culture, and Art" by Dr. Xiaojun Wang, Professor of Chinese, and Gloria Gao, Ph.D. student, WMU Department of World Languages and Literatures
Date:
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Time:
12 to 1 p.m.
Location:
4705
Sangren Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
MA in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership Info Session
Join us for a virtual meeting to learn more about our 33-credit Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership, available online and in-person. Please register to receive your zoom…
Date:
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Time:
12 to 1 p.m.
CEHD Scholarship Scoop
Join the College of Education and Human Development's Scholarship Specialist for a hands-on workshop designed to break down the application process, share insider tips, and help you confidently…
Date:
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Time:
1 to 2 p.m.
Location:
2510
Sangren Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Understanding China: Mahjong 101
Discover the rich history and social art of Mahjong, then roll up your sleeves to master the tiles in this interactive, beginner-friendly experience.
Date:
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Time:
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Room 1320
Sangren Hall, Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Campus Choir
Campus Choir, a 40–60 voice SATB concert choir, is open to everyone at Western Michigan University. The core of Campus Choir is a dedicated group of singers from the Kalamazoo and University…
Date:
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Time:
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall
Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Nov 12, 2026
PSAW Executive Board Meeting
The Professional Staff Association of Western (PSAW) Executive Board will meet to discuss important updates, ongoing projects and future plans. This meeting is for PSAW Executive Board members only…
Date:
Thursday, Nov. 12
Time:
10 to 11 a.m.
Location:
Online via Teams
FRAME™ Workshop: Asking Good Interview Questions
Join this 2-hour, interactive workshop to learn more about the college's FRAME™ methodology—asking good questions—and apply it to preparing career values-based questions for an upcoming interview…
Date:
Thursday, Nov. 12
Time:
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
3150 Schneider Hall
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
Fulbright Information Table
Stop by our table to learn more about the Fulbright program and its suite of fellowships and scholarships in more than 160 countries.
Date:
Thursday, Nov. 12
Time:
1 to 3 p.m.
Location:
Waldo Library
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
Financial Planning Speaker Series: LVM Capital
Charles Prudhomme is a financial advisor and compliance officer for LVM Capital. He is also in charge of their internship program. Prudhomme will share his expertise in the area of regulatory…
Date:
Thursday, Nov. 12
Time:
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
3455 Schneider Hall (Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
Counseling Psychology Master's and Certificate Info Session
Join 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.
Date:
Thursday, Nov. 12
Time:
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
College Night at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts with the Global Engagement Program
Join the Global Engagement Program at College Night at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, an after-hours event designed for area university students.
Date:
Thursday, Nov. 12
Time:
6 to 8 p.m.