Events calendar

Dec 20, 2025

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Holiday Cookie Decorating Class at Miller Auditorium

Add festive flair to your holidays with a hands-on cookie decorating experience. Leave with beautifully decorated cookies and plenty of holiday cheer!
Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 22, 2025

Tennis camp

Holiday Tennis Camps

West Hills is offering two, two-day camps for ages 6-11. Dec. 22–23 and Dec. 29–30. 9 a.m. to noon.
Date: Monday, Dec. 22
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
West Hills Athletic Club
2001 S 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Dec 24, 2025

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Winter recess

Most University offices are closed.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 24
Time: All day

Dec 25, 2025

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Winter recess

Most University offices are closed.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 25
Time: All day

Dec 26, 2025

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Winter recess

Most University offices are closed.
Date: Friday, Dec. 26
Time: All day

Dec 27, 2025

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Winter recess

Most University offices are closed.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 27
Time: All day

Dec 28, 2025

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Winter recess

Most University offices are closed.
Date: Sunday, Dec. 28
Time: All day

Dec 29, 2025

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Winter recess

Most University offices are closed.
Date: Monday, Dec. 29
Time: All day
Tennis camp

Holiday Tennis Camps

West Hills is offering two, two-day camps for ages 6-11. Dec. 22–23 and Dec. 29–30. 9 a.m. to noon.
Date: Monday, Dec. 29
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
West Hills Athletic Club
2001 S 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Dec 30, 2025

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Winter recess

Most University offices are closed.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 30
Time: All day

Dec 31, 2025

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Winter recess

Most University offices are closed.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31
Time: All day

Jan 1, 2026

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Winter recess

Most University offices are closed.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 1
Time: All day

Jan 2, 2026

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Winter recess

Most University offices are closed.
Date: Friday, Jan. 2
Time: All day
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2026 New Year's Open Tennis Tournaments—Jan. 2–4

New Year's Open Tennis Tournament, Friday–Sunday, Jan. 2–4 at West Hills Athletic Club.
Date: Friday, Jan. 2
Time: 5 to 10 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Jan 7, 2026

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Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel

Join Daria Orlowska, data librarian, for a live demonstration of combining, organizing and analyzing data.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 7
Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Multipurpose Room 1070, First Floor Waldo Library
1090 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Jan 12, 2026

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Spring semester classes begin at 8 a.m.

Date: Monday, Jan. 12
Time: All day
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Boren Awards - WMU Campus Deadline

Boren Awards are a set of merit-based scholarships and fellowships funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP) that encourage U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study in areas…
Date: Monday, Jan. 12
Time: All day
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2026 Weight Loss Challenge—Jan. 12 through March 20

Join us at the West Hills Athletic Club for our 2026 Weight Loss Team Challenge. Teams will compete for 10 weeks, Jan. 12 through March 20, be paired with a personal trainer for two one-hour training…
Date: Monday, Jan. 12
Time: All day

Jan 13, 2026

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Educational Systems in Brazil Study Abroad Info Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Educational Systems in Brazil study abroad taking place Summer I 2026. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 13
Time: 12 to 12:30 p.m.
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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: Tuesday, Jan. 13
Time: 2 to 3 p.m.
Location:
Online via Teams