Events calendar

Jun 27, 2026

Commencement

View information about ceremonies on commencement webpage.
Date: Saturday, Jun 27
Time: All day

Celebrate June Commencement and Meet the Dean

We invite June graduates to join us on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., we invite you to join us in the lobby of Dunbar Hall for a special celebration. This is your opportunity to meet…
Date: Saturday, Jun 27
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Lobby Dunbar Hall
1190 Arcadia Loop, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008 US
A bright yellow pickleball coming over the net with a silhouette of a detective standing over a caulk outline of a body.

Murder at West Hills: A Pickleball Murder Mystery

Join us on Saturday, June 27, from 5–8 p.m. for pickleball and a murder mystery—an unforgettable evening of pickleball, intrigue, and interactive crime-solving as we uncover who murdered West Hill…
Date: Saturday, Jun 27
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Jun 29, 2026

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West Hills Weekly Tennis Summer Camps now through Aug. 24

West Hills Summer Tennis Camp delivers action-packed mornings for kids ages 6–11, running June 8–Aug. 22. Summer camps meet Monday–Thursday from 9 a.m.–noon for $192 per week. Each day includes a…
Date: Monday, Jun 29
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Jul 1, 2026

Date: Wednesday, Jul 1
Time: All day

Jul 2, 2026

Date: Thursday, Jul 2
Time: All day

Jul 3, 2026

U.S. Independence Day recess

No classes. Many University offices are closed.
Date: Friday, Jul 3
Time: All day

Jul 6, 2026

Two kids with raquets chasing after a tennis ball

West Hills Weekly Tennis Summer Camps now through Aug. 24

West Hills Summer Tennis Camp delivers action-packed mornings for kids ages 6–11, running June 8–Aug. 22. Summer camps meet Monday–Thursday from 9 a.m.–noon for $192 per week. Each day includes a…
Date: Monday, Jul 6
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Jul 13, 2026

Logo for Junior Pickleball Summer Camp featuring pickleball paddles and a ball arranged like a flower, set above a net.

West Hills Junior Pickleball Summer Camp, June through August

West Hills Summer Pickleball Camp offers energetic half-day summer camps for kids ages seven through high school seniors. Running June 8–Aug. 27, camps meet Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–noon for $144 per…
Date: Monday, Jul 13
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Japanese Language and Culture Camp

WMU's Academically Talented Youth Program presents Japanese Language and Culture camp in partnership with the Soga Japan Center.
Date: Monday, Jul 13
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Jul 18, 2026

Visually impaired students with Buster Bronco

Southwest Michigan Vision Resource Fair

Learn new information, view product demonstrations, seek support and find assistance! All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Parking is available in the main lot.
Date: Saturday, Jul 18
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:
4010 College of Health and Human Services
1240 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Jul 20, 2026

Science and Engineering Camps

Join our staff for a week of experiential learning and fun with science and engineering in July 2026.
Date: Monday, Jul 20 - Thursday
Time: Jul 23
Location:
Floyd Hall
4601 Campus Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Jul 21, 2026

Master of Arts in Counselor Education Info Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Master of Arts in Counselor Education! This program includes pathway options in Clinical Mental Health, Marriage/Couple/Family, and School…
Date: Tuesday, Jul 21
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.

Jul 22, 2026

PhD in Counselor Education Info Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the PhD in Counselor Education program at Western Michigan University. The program includes courses and experiential learning in supervision,…
Date: Wednesday, Jul 22
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.

Jul 23, 2026

K12 Educational Leadership Information Session

Join us virtually to learn more about the K-12 Educational Leadership Master's, Specialist, and Doctoral Programs at Western Michigan University. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date: Thursday, Jul 23
Time: 9 to 9:30 a.m.
Person setting up a survey on a laptop.

Survey Design in Qualtrics

Attend this hands-on workshop to learn the essentials of building effective surveys in Qualtrics.
Date: Thursday, Jul 23
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
Waldo Library and online

Jul 27, 2026

Science and Engineering Camps

Join our staff for a week of experiential learning and fun with science and engineering in July 2026.
Date: Monday, Jul 27 - Thursday
Time: Jul 30
Location:
Floyd Hall
4601 Campus Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Logo for Junior Pickleball Summer Camp featuring pickleball paddles and a ball arranged like a flower, set above a net.

West Hills Junior Pickleball Summer Camp, June through August

West Hills Summer Pickleball Camp offers energetic half-day summer camps for kids ages seven through high school seniors. Running June 8–Aug. 27, camps meet Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–noon for $144 per…
Date: Monday, Jul 27
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Jul 28, 2026

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Qualitative Research Tools: Taguette 101

Learn how to code, organize and export your qualitative data using a free, open‑source tool.
Date: Tuesday, Jul 28
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Waldo Library and online

Aug 10, 2026

Logo for Junior Pickleball Summer Camp featuring pickleball paddles and a ball arranged like a flower, set above a net.

West Hills Junior Pickleball Summer Camp, June through August

West Hills Summer Pickleball Camp offers energetic half-day summer camps for kids ages seven through high school seniors. Running June 8–Aug. 27, camps meet Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–noon for $144 per…
Date: Monday, Aug. 10
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US