Events calendar

Dec 10, 2026

WMU Dietetic Internship Open House

Join us for a virtual open house to learn more about the Western Michigan University Dietetic Internship Program and Master's Degree. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 10
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.

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
String of pickeball christmas lights and the wording Holiday at the Hills on a green festive background.

2026 Holidays at the Hills at Latitude 42 Pickleball Complex

Get ready to celebrate the season with a night of pickleball, music, and holiday cheer at our Holidays at the Hills Pickleball Party on Friday, Dec. 11!
Date: Friday, Dec. 11
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Latitude 42 Pickleball Complex at West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
The word Uptown in lights with the words A very Soulful Christmas on a wreath of Christmas items like lights, bulbs and pointsettias.

UPTOWN: A Very Soulful Christmas

UPTOWN rings in the season this holiday with A Very Soulful Christmas, a vibrant concert experience that reimagines your favorite holiday songs through the timeless sound of Motown, R&B, and soul…
Date: Friday, Dec. 11
Time: 7:30 to 9:15 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 12, 2026

Tai Chi and Meditation Workshops

Join us at upcoming fall library outreach Tai Chi and Meditation Workshops.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 12
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
Kalamazoo Public Library - Oshtemo Branch
7265 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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 14, 2026

Therapy dog with students sitting around it on the floor in Waldo Library lounge area.

Therapy Dog Visit

Stop by Waldo Libary and relax with a certified therapy dog.
Date: Monday, Dec. 14
Time: 12 to 2 p.m.
Location:
Lounge, First Floor Waldo Library
1090 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 15, 2026

Black Faculty Staff Council Meeting

We invite all interested faculty and staff to join us for our monthly Black Faculty Staff Council meetings, held virtually on the third Tuesday of each month at 12 p.m. If you are not currently…
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 15
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
Location:
Multicultural Center Trimpe Building
2466 Ring Rd S
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Therapy dog with students sitting around it on the floor in Waldo Library lounge area.

Therapy Dog Visit

Stop by Waldo Libary and relax with a certified therapy dog.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 15
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Location:
Lounge, First Floor Waldo Library
1090 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Dec 17, 2026

A close-up of three Western Michigan University-themed winter sugar cookies arranged on a snow-dusted wooden surface.

CEHD's Holly & Jolly Winter Party

The College of Education and Human Development is hosting their annual "holly & jolly winter party" for faculty and staff.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 17
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location:
2510 Sangren Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

EdS in School Psychology Information Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the brand new EdS in School Psychology program at Western Michigan University. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 17
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.

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

CEHD Fall Graduation Reception

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is hosting a graduation celebration in honor of our Fall 2026 Graduates! The CEHD Graduation Reception will take place on Saturday, December 19,…
Date: Saturday, Dec. 19
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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