Events calendar

Apr 9, 2026

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Fireside Chat with Chef Abang Brian

From auditor to apron, Abang Brian, of MasterChef Malaysia fame, will visit WMU April 9.
Date: Thursday, Apr. 9
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:
2209/2211 Student Center
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, certificate, and accelerated programs in Counseling Psychology! Please register to receive your webex link.
Date: Thursday, Apr. 9
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.

Fireside Chat with Chef Abang Brian, Ph.D.

Join us for an inspiring discussion with Chef Abang Brian, Ph.D.
Date: Thursday, Apr. 9
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:
2209/2211 Student Center
1070 Student Center Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Chamber Music Showcase

A showcase of the winners of the Annual Chamber Music Competition.
Date: Thursday, Apr. 9
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location:
St. Thomas More Catholic Parish
421 Monroe Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Apr 10, 2026

Lee Honors College Poster Exhibit: Research, Innovation, and Creative Scholarship Celebration Week

Research Poster Exhibition showcasing the thesis work of Lee Honors College students.
Date: Friday, Apr. 10
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
Lee Honors College
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

CHHS Student Poster Day

The College of Health and Human Services Interprofessional Education Committee is pleased to invite all CHHS students, faculty, instructors, and collaborators to participate in our upcoming Student…
Date: Friday, Apr. 10
Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Location:
CHHS Building, Room 4010
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Cultivate 269 Pitch Night

Where Student Founders Compete for up to $100,000
Date: Friday, Apr. 10
Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Student Center Ballroom
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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WMU Theatre Presents Sweeney Todd

Attend the tale of a barber who returns from unjust exile, driven by vengeance and a hunger for justice. When he joins forces with Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful pie shop owner, the results are both…
Date: Friday, Apr. 10
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
neon blue background with dark blue text BFA Senior Graduating Presentation April 10-19.

BFA Senior Graduating Presentations

A culminating celebration of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance students, this event showcases seniors’ capstone works and solo performances, marking the transition from student to professional with…
Date: Friday, Apr. 10
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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GC48: New York Voices and Gold Company

Gold Company and GC II present their popular annual concert.
Date: Friday, Apr. 10
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Apr 11, 2026

neon blue background with dark blue text BFA Senior Graduating Presentation April 10-19.

BFA Senior Graduating Presentations

A culminating celebration of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance students, this event showcases seniors’ capstone works and solo performances, marking the transition from student to professional with…
Date: Saturday, Apr. 11
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Text with blood reads Sweeney Todd with a graphic of a pie.

WMU Theatre Presents Sweeney Todd

Attend the tale of a barber who returns from unjust exile, driven by vengeance and a hunger for justice. When he joins forces with Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful pie shop owner, the results are both…
Date: Saturday, Apr. 11
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
neon blue background with dark blue text BFA Senior Graduating Presentation April 10-19.

BFA Senior Graduating Presentations

A culminating celebration of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance students, this event showcases seniors’ capstone works and solo performances, marking the transition from student to professional with…
Date: Saturday, Apr. 11
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Stylized photo of multiple singers wearing red, singing with microphones. The image is artistically blurred, reflecting the motion of the performers.

GC48: New York Voices and Gold Company

Gold Company and GC II present their popular annual concert.
Date: Saturday, Apr. 11
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Apr 12, 2026

Western’s Indian Student Association RSO holds Holi Festival in WMU’s Intramural Sports Soccer Fields. This celebration welcomes the beginning of Spring as Winter comes to a close with dancing and throwing colorful powders at one another.

Holi Hai

Join the Indian Student Association in celebrating Holi, the vibrant Indian festival that brings people together in a joyous explosion of colors, music and culture!
Date: Sunday, Apr. 12
Time: 12 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Soccer Intramural Fields
Next to Goldsworth Valley Pond
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Text with blood reads Sweeney Todd with a graphic of a pie.

WMU Theatre Presents Sweeney Todd

Attend the tale of a barber who returns from unjust exile, driven by vengeance and a hunger for justice. When he joins forces with Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful pie shop owner, the results are both…
Date: Sunday, Apr. 12
Time: 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
neon blue background with dark blue text BFA Senior Graduating Presentation April 10-19.

BFA Senior Graduating Presentations

A culminating celebration of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance students, this event showcases seniors’ capstone works and solo performances, marking the transition from student to professional with…
Date: Sunday, Apr. 12
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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CANCELLED – Faculty and Guest Recital: Igor Fedotov, Viola

This event has been cancelled due to visa issues. Violist and WMU faculty member Igor Fedotov has performed solo recitals throughout the United States and abroad, and has appeared as a performer and…
Date: Sunday, Apr. 12
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Spring Gala

Hosted by Western Michigan University’s Asian Initiatives, this year’s Spring Gala promises a vibrant showcase of Asian artistry, cultural traditions and community spirit.
Date: Sunday, Apr. 12
Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium, Western Michigan University
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Apr 13, 2026

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Faculty Presentation: Igor Fedotov Fulbright Lecture

Violist and WMU faculty member Igor Fedotov has performed solo recitals throughout the United States and abroad, and has appeared as a performer and teacher at festivals around the world. He received…
Date: Monday, Apr. 13
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Location:
Lecture Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US