Events calendar
Dec 9, 2026
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Make this the Christmas they’ll never forget with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. Experience the largest Nutcracker production in North America—a breathtaking holiday spectacle featuring world…
Date:
Wednesday, Dec. 9
Time:
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Dec 10, 2026
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:
Thursday, Dec. 10
Time:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
3020 Schneider Hall (Zhang Career Center)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
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)
Counseling Psychology Master's and Certificate Info Session
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Master of Arts and certificate programs in Counseling Psychology! Please register to receive your webex link.
Date:
Thursday, Dec. 10
Time:
12 to 1 p.m.
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
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 
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
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 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 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 19, 2026
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
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