Events calendar

Nov 16, 2025

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Bronco Marching Band

A 250-member organization comprised of students from virtually every academic department of Western Michigan University, the Bronco Marching Band is a contemporary-style unit that includes brass,…
Date: Sunday, Nov. 16
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 18, 2025

The horn section of a concert band performing on stage.

11th Annual Middle School Band Festival

Featuring the Middle School Honor Band and WMU University Concert Band. Mary Land, Conductor.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 19, 2025

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3DnD Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

Join fellow DnD adventurers to play a short Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition) campaign.No experience is required. We will have tables for beginners and experienced players. Players can bring their…
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 19
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Multipurpose Room 1070, First Floor Waldo Library
1090 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Three smiling musicians sitting behind a piano. The musician on the left is holding a cello, and the musician on the right is holding a violin.

Bullock Series: Interlochen Trio

The Interlochen Trio formed in 2021 when Tina Qu (violin) joined Patrick Owen (cello) and Thomas Lymenstull (piano) on the faculty of the Interlochen Arts Academy. They quickly realized they had a…
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 19
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 20, 2025

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WMU Theatre Presents The House That Will Not Stand

Marcus Gradley's The House That Will Not Stand, blends poetic language with sharp, unexpected humor to tell the story of a Creole family facing a world in transition. It performs at the Gilmore…
Date: Thursday, Nov. 20
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
A black and white photo of a mixed-instrumentation chamber ensemble performing on stage.

Birds On A Wire

Birds on a Wire, Western Michigan University's new-music ensemble, is dedicated to the performance of contemporary works from the early 20th century to today. Founded in 2009, the ensemble is…
Date: Thursday, Nov. 20
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 21, 2025

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Survey Design in Qualtrics

Are you planning on running a survey as part of a research study or your thesis work? Do you have a consent form that you need to incorporate and have participants agree to before proceeding? Do you…
Date: Friday, Nov. 21
Time: 12 to 2 p.m.
Location:
In person at Waldo Library and online
Title The House That Will Not Stand on top of a purple and green background.

WMU Theatre Presents The House That Will Not Stand

Marcus Gradley's The House That Will Not Stand, blends poetic language with sharp, unexpected humor to tell the story of a Creole family facing a world in transition. It performs at the Gilmore…
Date: Friday, Nov. 21
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
A woman in a black shirt leaning against a railing, looking to the distance.

Jazz Masters: Luciana Souza, Jazz Voice

Date: Friday, Nov. 21
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
purple and orange swirl graphic with BA Senior Capstone Presentation November 21-23.

WMU Dance BA Senior Capstone Presentation

In this capstone event, BA Dance seniors share the choreography and performances that define their WMU journey, blending personal vision with the craft they’ve built over their years of study.
Date: Friday, Nov. 21
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 22, 2025

purple and orange swirl graphic with BA Senior Capstone Presentation November 21-23.

WMU Dance BA Senior Capstone Presentation

In this capstone event, BA Dance seniors share the choreography and performances that define their WMU journey, blending personal vision with the craft they’ve built over their years of study.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Title The House That Will Not Stand on top of a purple and green background.

WMU Theatre Presents The House That Will Not Stand

Marcus Gradley's The House That Will Not Stand, blends poetic language with sharp, unexpected humor to tell the story of a Creole family facing a world in transition. It performs at the Gilmore…
Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
A group of percussionists performs on stage.

University Percussion Ensemble

The Western Michigan University Percussion Ensemble performs a diversified program of contemporary music for percussion and is recognized for demonstrating the unique versatility of percussion…
Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
purple and orange swirl graphic with BA Senior Capstone Presentation November 21-23.

WMU Dance BA Senior Capstone Presentation

In this capstone event, BA Dance seniors share the choreography and performances that define their WMU journey, blending personal vision with the craft they’ve built over their years of study.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 23, 2025

Title The House That Will Not Stand on top of a purple and green background.

WMU Theatre Presents The House That Will Not Stand

Marcus Gradley's The House That Will Not Stand, blends poetic language with sharp, unexpected humor to tell the story of a Creole family facing a world in transition. It performs at the Gilmore…
Date: Sunday, Nov. 23
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
purple and orange swirl graphic with BA Senior Capstone Presentation November 21-23.

WMU Dance BA Senior Capstone Presentation

In this capstone event, BA Dance seniors share the choreography and performances that define their WMU journey, blending personal vision with the craft they’ve built over their years of study.
Date: Sunday, Nov. 23
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
The horn section of a concert band performing on stage.

University Wind Symphony and University Symphonic Band

A showcase of WMU bands, including the University Wind Symphony and the University Symphonic Band.Scott Boerma and Trey Harris, Conductors.
Date: Sunday, Nov. 23
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 24, 2025

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

Jazz Combo Showcase

Featuring student combos from Western's celebrated Jazz Studies program.
Date: Monday, Nov. 24
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 26, 2025

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Thanksgiving recess

Begins at noon. University is open until 5 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 26
Time: All day

Nov 27, 2025

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Thanksgiving recess

No classes. Many University offices are closed.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 27
Time: All day