Events calendar
Nov 20, 2026
Converge: A Summit for Academics, Practitioners, and Emerging Professionals
The convergence of scholarship and practice is a pressing imperative. This summit, hosted by the Academy of Management and the College of Education and Human Development, brings together academics…
Date:
Friday, Nov. 20
Time:
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Nov 25, 2026
Thanksgiving recess begins
Begins at noon. University is open until 5 p.m.
Date:
Wednesday, Nov. 25
Time:
All day
Nov 26, 2026
Thanksgiving recess
No classes. Many WMU offices closed.
Date:
Thursday, Nov. 26
Time:
All day
Nov 27, 2026
Thanksgiving recess
No classes. Many WMU offices closed.
Date:
Friday, Nov. 27
Time:
All day
Nov 30, 2026
Date:
Monday, Nov. 30
Time:
All day
Dec 1, 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:
Tuesday, Dec. 1
Time:
12 to 1 p.m.
Dec 2, 2026
MA and Certificate in Organizational Change Leadership Information Session
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Master's Degree and Graduate Certificate in Organizational Change Leadership at 12 p.m. ET. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date:
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Time:
12 to 12:30 p.m.
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 Dec 7, 2026
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.
Dec 8, 2026
Senior Engineering Design Conference
Student innovation will be on display as graduating seniors showcase their engineering and applied sciences skills in capstone projects.
Date:
Tuesday, Dec. 8
Time:
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Floyd Hall
4601 Campus Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Dec 10, 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, Dec. 10
Time:
10 to 11 a.m.
Location:
In person (TBD)
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:
Thursday, Dec. 10
Time:
5 to 6 p.m.
Dec 19, 2026
Date:
Saturday, Dec. 19
Time:
All day
Commencement
View information about ceremonies on commencement webpage.
Date:
Saturday, Dec. 19
Time:
All day
Dec 24, 2026
Winter recess
Most University offices are closed.
Date:
Thursday, Dec. 24
Time:
All day
Dec 25, 2026
Winter recess
Most University offices are closed.
Date:
Friday, Dec. 25
Time:
All day
Dec 26, 2026
Winter recess
Most University offices are closed.
Date:
Saturday, Dec. 26
Time:
All day
Dec 27, 2026
Winter recess
Most University offices are closed.
Date:
Sunday, Dec. 27
Time:
All day
Dec 28, 2026
Winter recess
Most University offices are closed.
Date:
Monday, Dec. 28
Time:
All day
Dec 29, 2026
Winter recess
Most University offices are closed.
Date:
Tuesday, Dec. 29
Time:
All day