Events calendar
Nov 19, 2026
Sanford Center Workshop: Paychecks, Taxes and Benefits 101
Many students enter the workforce without understanding how to read a paycheck or evaluate employee benefits. This workshop explains payroll deductions, taxes, W-4 forms, common tax documents and the…
Date:
Thursday, Nov. 19
Time:
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
3455 Schneider Hall (Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
Tips and Tricks for Finding Data
Discuss considerations for choosing and reusing data, and explore strategies for locating datasets.
Date:
Thursday, Nov. 19
Time:
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
In person at Waldo Library and online
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, Nov. 19
Time:
5 to 6 p.m.
Splinter Reeds
Splinter Reeds is a paradigm-shifting reed quintet, celebrated for their virtuosic performances and adventurous programming. For more than a decade, the ensemble has been instrumental in shepherding…
Date:
Thursday, Nov. 19
Time:
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall
Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
WMU Theatre Presents The Three Musketeers
In this bold and exhilarating adaptation, playwright Kirsten Childs brings Alexandre Dumas himself into the story, reimagining the classic adventure through the eyes of the man who created it – the…
Date:
Thursday, Nov. 19
Time:
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, D. Terry Williams Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Nov 20, 2026
Converge: A Summit for Academics, Practitioners, and Emerging Professionals
The convergence of scholarship and practice is a pressing imperative. This summit, hosted by the Academy of Management and the College of Education and Human Development, brings together academics…
Date:
Friday, Nov. 20
Time:
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WMU Theatre Presents The Three Musketeers
In this bold and exhilarating adaptation, playwright Kirsten Childs brings Alexandre Dumas himself into the story, reimagining the classic adventure through the eyes of the man who created it – the…
Date:
Friday, Nov. 20
Time:
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, D. Terry Williams Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Nov 21, 2026
WMU Theatre Presents The Three Musketeers
In this bold and exhilarating adaptation, playwright Kirsten Childs brings Alexandre Dumas himself into the story, reimagining the classic adventure through the eyes of the man who created it – the…
Date:
Saturday, Nov. 21
Time:
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, D. Terry Williams Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Nov 22, 2026
WMU Theatre Presents The Three Musketeers
In this bold and exhilarating adaptation, playwright Kirsten Childs brings Alexandre Dumas himself into the story, reimagining the classic adventure through the eyes of the man who created it – the…
Date:
Sunday, Nov. 22
Time:
2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, D. Terry Williams Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
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. 22
Time:
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Nov 23, 2026
Starting Gate Speaker Series: Getting Unstuck!
Starting Gate is a year-long student business accelerator program that gives WMU students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. Each week, a speaker will address a new topic…
Date:
Monday, Nov. 23
Time:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Nov 25, 2026
Thanksgiving recess begins
Begins at noon. University is open until 5 p.m.
Date:
Wednesday, Nov. 25
Time:
All day
Nov 26, 2026
Thanksgiving recess
No classes. Many WMU offices closed.
Date:
Thursday, Nov. 26
Time:
All day
Nov 27, 2026
Thanksgiving recess
No classes. Many WMU offices closed.
Date:
Friday, Nov. 27
Time:
All day
Nov 30, 2026
Date:
Monday, Nov. 30
Time:
All day
Dec 1, 2026
MA in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership Info Session
Join us for a virtual meeting to learn more about our 33-credit Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership, available online and in-person. Please register to receive your zoom…
Date:
Tuesday, Dec. 1
Time:
12 to 1 p.m.
Dec 2, 2026
MA and Certificate in Organizational Change Leadership Information Session
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Master's Degree and Graduate Certificate in Organizational Change Leadership at 12 p.m. ET. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date:
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Time:
12 to 12:30 p.m.
Survey Design in Qualtrics
Learn the essentials of building effective surveys in Qualtrics.
Date:
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Time:
3 to 5 p.m.
Location:
In person at Waldo Library and online
Bullock Series: Jeremiah Quarles, Oboe
Oboist Jeremiah Quarles has performed with numerous orchestras throughout the United States, including the Dearborn Symphony, Michigan Philharmonic, Southwest Michigan Symphony, Jackson Symphony,…
Date:
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Time:
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall
Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Dec 3, 2026
WMU Theatre Presents Gregory Jbara In Next Stop, Broadway!
From Blue Bloods and Broadway to Kalamazoo, WMU Theatre is excited to welcome Gregory Jbara to campus! This annual cabaret showcases our senior musical theatre majors performing with special guests…
Date:
Thursday, Dec. 3
Time:
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre,
Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US