Events calendar

Dec 10, 2026

Professional Staff Association of Western (PSAW) logo.

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 11, 2026

Students working together on an escape room

Escape Room: The Haunting of Haworth Hall

For decades, the Haworth College of Business has hidden the truth about a failed paranormal experience conducted beneath the building in the 1980’s. During finals week, the containment system begins…
Date: Friday, Dec. 11
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
3020 Schneider Hall (Zhang Career Center)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 13, 2026

Black and white photo of a jazz ensemble performing. Saxophones, trombones, drums, electric guitar, electric bass, keyboards, and conductor are all on stage.

Holiday Jazz

A holiday concert featuring WMU's student jazz ensembles.
Date: Sunday, Dec. 13
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 19, 2026

Fall semester ends

Date: Saturday, Dec. 19
Time: All day

Commencement

View information about ceremonies on commencement webpage.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 19
Time: All day

Dec 20, 2026

A brass ensemble, accompanied by percussion, performs on stage. There are Christmas trees on stage behind the musicians.

Brass for the Holidays

The Western Brass Quintet with students and colleagues present their beloved annual holiday greetings to the community.
Date: Sunday, Dec. 20
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

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

Dec 30, 2026

Winter recess

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

Dec 31, 2026

Winter recess

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

Jan 1, 2027

Winter recess

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

Jan 11, 2027

Boren Awards - WMU Campus Deadline

The Boren Awards are merit-based scholarships and fellowships funded by the National Security Education Program. 
Date: Monday, Jan. 11
Time: All day

Spring semester classes begin at 8 a.m.

Date: Monday, Jan. 11
Time: All day

Jan 14, 2027

Professional Staff Association of Western (PSAW) logo.

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, Jan. 14
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Location:
Online via Teams

Jan 16, 2027

The horn section of a concert band performing on stage.

Horn Day Final Concert

The concluding concert for WMU Horn Day, a friendly and inspiring workshop for horn players of all levels—including beginners and come-back players.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 16
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US