Events calendar

Oct 15, 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: Thursday, Oct. 15
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
In person at Waldo Library and online
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Conversation Circle

Help international students make connections and practice conversational English.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
Time: 3 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Room 1024 Lee Honors College
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49006 US

Developing Community, Client, and External Partnerships Office Government Relations and External Partnerships

This in person workshop will support faculty interested in community-engaged, client-based, or other externally partnered projects. Topics will include identifying and engaging appropriate partners;…
Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
Time: 3 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Provost Conference Room 2nd Floor Seibert
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Financial Planning Speaker Series: Gasaway Investment Advisors, Inc.

Chase Imberger is a financial advisor, assisting with financial planning, investing and taking care of client needs. Imberger will share his experiences and expertise in the financial planning…
Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
3455 Schneider Hall (Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

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, Oct. 15
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
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Jazz Masters: George Garzone and Jerry Bergonzi, Tenor Saxophone

The Annual Jazz Masters Series concert, featuring guest artists George Garzone and Jerry Bergonzi, tenor saxophone.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 16, 2026

AI in the Economics Classroom

Join the Department of Economics for a one-day conference examining what AI is doing to teaching, assessment, and hiring and the cross-institutional conversations we need to keep pace. 
Date: Friday, Oct. 16
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
0302 Dunbar Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Gwen Frostic Reading Series: Mark Turcotte

Illinois Poet Laureate and WMU alum Mark Turcotte delivers a craft talk and reading for the 2026-2027 Gwen Frostic Reading Series, "Harvest & Heritage of BIPOC Authors."
Date: Friday, Oct. 16
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location:
Brown Hall 1025 (Reading and Q&A) Dunbar Hall 2408 (Craft Talk)
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Establishing Your Scholarly Identity

Learn how to develop your scholarly identity to build your reputation and expand your impact.
Date: Friday, Oct. 16
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
Location:
Online
Dr. Eric Thomas Weber

Lunch & Learn Colloquium: Culture, Justice, and University Creeds with Dr. Eric Thomas Weber

Dr. Eric Thomas Weber explores how culture shapes the pursuit of justice and examines the ethical responsibilities universities take on when defining shared values through institutional creeds. Lunch…
Date: Friday, Oct. 16
Time: 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
2510 Sangren Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Integrating Research and Inquiry into EDL Office of Research and Innovation

This in person workshop will support faculty interested in incorporating undergraduate research, inquiry, creative scholarship, or other research-informed approaches into their proposed EDL projects…
Date: Friday, Oct. 16
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
Location:
Provost Conference Room 2nd Floor Seibert
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Guest Artist Recital: Dana Jessen, Bassoon

Dana Jessen is a bassoonist, improviser, and electroacoustic musician whose original compositions, improvisations, and collaborative work have been met with critical acclaim. A recipient of the 2023…
Date: Friday, Oct. 16
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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CEHD Scholarship Reception

The College of Education and Human Development invites its scholarship recipients to an evening celebration to honor their achievements. Students can pick up certificates, take photos with college…
Date: Friday, Oct. 16
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Location:
Student Center Ballroom
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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2026 Fall Classic Tennis Tournament at West Hills

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Fall Classic Tennis Tournaments at West Hills Athletic Club, Oct. 16–18. Men’s and Women’s Singles 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5. and Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles 6.0,…
Date: Friday, Oct. 16
Time: 5 to 11 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Gwen Frostic Reading Series: Mark Turcotte

Illinois Poet Laureate and WMU alum Mark Turcotte delivers a craft talk and reading for the 2026-2027 Gwen Frostic Reading Series, "Harvest & Heritage of BIPOC Authors."
Date: Friday, Oct. 16
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
Location:
Brown Hall 1025 (Reading and Q&A) Dunbar Hall 2408 (Craft Talk)
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 17, 2026

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2026 Fall Classic Tennis Tournament at West Hills

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Fall Classic Tennis Tournaments at West Hills Athletic Club, Oct. 16–18. Men’s and Women’s Singles 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5. and Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles 6.0,…
Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
Time: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Safe on Campus (part 3)

Learn to be a better ally for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) people including strategies for addressing hate and ways to support an inclusive environment. 
Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
2401 Sangren Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 18, 2026

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2026 Fall Classic Tennis Tournament at West Hills

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Fall Classic Tennis Tournaments at West Hills Athletic Club, Oct. 16–18. Men’s and Women’s Singles 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5. and Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles 6.0,…
Date: Sunday, Oct. 18
Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Choral Showcase

A showcase of WMU choirs, including Amphion, Anima, and University Chorale.
Date: Sunday, Oct. 18
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE, the touring stage show from The Jim Henson Company, keeps rockin’ for itssecond national tour and comes to Miller Auditorium on Oct. 18. Based on the Emmy…
Date: Sunday, Oct. 18
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US