Events calendar

Apr 27, 2026

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Take a Paws from Studying!

Relax and recharge with a certified therapy dog.
Date: Monday, Apr. 27
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Location:
Lounge, First Floor Waldo Library
1090 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Apr 28, 2026

Therapy dog with students sitting around it on the floor in Waldo Library lounge area.

Take a Paws from Studying!

Relax and recharge with a certified therapy dog.
Date: Tuesday, Apr. 28
Time: 12 to 2 p.m.
Location:
Lounge, First Floor Waldo Library
1090 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Educational and Instructional Technology Info Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about the Educational and Instructional Technology program at Western Michigan University and why it was ranked top three in the nation for…
Date: Tuesday, Apr. 28
Time: 6 to 6:30 p.m.

Apr 29, 2026

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, Apr. 29
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.

May 1, 2026

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Asian Forum at Western Michigan University

Asian Forum brings together academics, artists, scholars and international education professionals from around the world.
Date: Friday, May 1 - Sunday
Time: May 3
Location:
1710 Sangren Hall Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Latitude 42 Pickleball Fever in the Zoo, May 1–3

Latitude 42 Pickleball Complex at West Hills is proud to host the Kalamazoo Pickleball Outreach’s annual fundraiser—Latitude 42 Pickleball Fever in the Zoo, happening May 1–3!
Date: Friday, May 1 - Sunday
Time: May 3
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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West Hills Spring into Singles Tennis Tournament—May 1–3

Register today for West Hills’ exciting new single-play tennis tournament, Friday–Sunday, May 1–3. Get ready to showcase your tennis talent at West Hills Athletic Club’s all-singles play tennis event!
Date: Friday, May 1
Time: All day
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

May 2, 2026

Spring semester ends

Date: Saturday, May 2
Time: All day

Commencement

View information about ceremonies on commencement webpage.
Date: Saturday, May 2
Time: All day

May 7, 2026

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Science on Tap Series

Head to the Old Dog Tavern to learn about cutting-edge and understandable research from expert scholars while enjoying drinks and eats for 25% off at your brewery.
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Location:
Old Dog Tavern
402 E Kalamazoo Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

K12 Educational Leadership Information Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about the K-12 Educational Leadership Master's, Specialist, and Doctoral Programs at Western Michigan University. Please register to receive…
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 6 to 6:30 p.m.

May 8, 2026

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ALSAME Youth Conference

Western Michigan University selected to host 2026 ALSAME Conference!Western Michigan University has been selected to host the 2026 ALSAME Youth Conference, an event that will bring hundreds of high…
Date: Friday, May 8
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location:
WMU Student Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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BEETLEJUICE

Broadway’s “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!”, Variety, musical comedy is scheduled to haunt Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo, MI, May 8-10, 2026!
Date: Friday, May 8
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

May 9, 2026

BeetleJuice

BEETLEJUICE

Broadway’s “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!”, Variety, musical comedy is scheduled to haunt Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo, MI, May 8-10, 2026!
Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
BeetleJuice

BEETLEJUICE

Broadway’s “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!”, Variety, musical comedy is scheduled to haunt Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo, MI, May 8-10, 2026!
Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

May 10, 2026

BeetleJuice

BEETLEJUICE

Broadway’s “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!”, Variety, musical comedy is scheduled to haunt Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo, MI, May 8-10, 2026!
Date: Sunday, May 10
Time: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
BeetleJuice

BEETLEJUICE

Broadway’s “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!”, Variety, musical comedy is scheduled to haunt Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo, MI, May 8-10, 2026!
Date: Sunday, May 10
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

May 11, 2026

Summer I semester classes begin at 8 a.m.

Date: Monday, May 11
Time: All day

Evaluation Planning Retreat

The Evaluation Center is facilitating a five-day, hands-on evaluation planning retreat, May 11-15, 2026, for teams from educational, public sector, and nonprofit organizations. Participants will…
Date: Monday, May 11
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
The Fetzer Center
2251 Business Ct
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

May 12, 2026

Evaluation Planning Retreat

The Evaluation Center is facilitating a five-day, hands-on evaluation planning retreat, May 11-15, 2026, for teams from educational, public sector, and nonprofit organizations. Participants will…
Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
The Fetzer Center
2251 Business Ct
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US