Events calendar
May 18, 2026
Foster Care Awareness Month Q&A
Join us for an informative Q&A session about foster care.
Date:
Monday, May 18
Time:
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Oshtemo Library
7265 W. Main St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009 US May 19, 2026
PSAW 2026 Spring Luncheon & Awards Ceremony
Come celebrate the outstanding work of our professional staff. Please RSVP by May 12 to attend.
Date:
Tuesday, May 19
Time:
12 to 1:15 p.m.
Location:
Dunn Bronco Ballroom
Heritage Hall
625 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 US May 20, 2026
Conversation Circle
Help international students make connections and practice conversational English.
Date:
Wednesday, May 20
Time:
2 to 3 p.m.
Location:
Shibam Coffee
2632 W Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49006 US May 23, 2026
Prefab Hempcrete Wall Demonstration
This workshop will include a hempcrete wall live demonstration, testing and performance insights, as well as a discussion on sustainable building.
Date:
Saturday, May 23
Time:
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
Bronco Construction Research Center
2914 East Kilgore Road
Portage, MI 49002 US May 25, 2026
U.S. Memorial Day
No classes. Many University offices are closed.
Date:
Monday, May 25
Time:
All day
Memorial Day Special Workout with Dre
Join us Monday, May 25, at 8 a.m. for this special Memorial Day Workout with Dre—West Hills will be closed except for this event.
Date:
Monday, May 25
Time:
8 to 9 a.m.
Location:
West Hills Athletic Club
2001 S 11th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US May 27, 2026
Conversation Circle
Help international students make connections and practice conversational English.
Date:
Wednesday, May 27
Time:
2 to 3 p.m.
Location:
Shibam Coffee
2632 W Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49006 US 
Birthday Celebration for International Students and Scholars
A special celebration for international students and scholars who have a birthday this month.
Date:
Wednesday, May 27
Time:
2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
International Student & Scholar Services
3110 Faunce Student Services
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US May 28, 2026
Qualitative Research Tools: Taguette 101
Learn how to code, organize and export your qualitative data using a free, open‑source tool.
Date:
Thursday, May 28
Time:
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Waldo Library and online
Foster Care Awareness Month Documentary Screening and Talkback
Join us for a screening of the powerful documentary featuring trauma expert, Dr. Gabor Maté.
Date:
Thursday, May 28
Time:
3 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Multicultural Room
Western Michigan University, Adrian Trimpe Building
2466 Ring Road S
Kalamazoo, MI 49006 US 
Wild Kratts Live 2.0: Activate Creature Power!
WILD KRATTS—LIVE! is a theatrical stage show based on the hit animated television series Wild Kratts. Martin and Chris Kratt, stars of the Emmy-nominated Wild Kratts, step out live on stage to engage…
Date:
Thursday, May 28
Time:
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US May 29, 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:
Friday, May 29
Time:
12 to 1 p.m.
Jun 1, 2026
Get Outside and Move Bingo Challenge
This summer, trade screen time for sunshine with our Get Outside and Move – Summer Bingo Challenge! Designed to inspire movement, fresh air, and outdoor fun, this bingo card is filled with simple…
Date:
Monday, Jun 1 - Sunday
Time:
Jun 14
Get Outside and Move Bingo Challenge
This summer, trade screen time for sunshine with our Get Outside and Move – Summer Bingo Challenge! Designed to inspire movement, fresh air, and outdoor fun, this bingo card is filled with simple…
Date:
Monday, Jun 1 - Sunday
Time:
Jun 14
Jun 3, 2026
An Evening with Steve Burns (From Blue's Clues)
Steve Burns, the original host of Blue's Clues, comes to Miller Auditorium on June 3 for an intimate, moderated conversation, by Stephanie Bishop, that’s equal parts heartfelt, humorous, and…
Date:
Wednesday, Jun 3
Time:
7:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Jun 8, 2026
West Hills Jr. Tennis Academy and Development Academy—June 8 through Aug. 24
June 8 through Aug. 24—Weekly West Hills Athletic Club Junior Tennis Academies—Jr. Tennis Academy, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Jr. Development Academy, 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Date:
Monday, Jun 8 - Monday
Time:
Aug. 24
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
Athletic Performance Summer Training
June 8 kicks off our summer training program for middle and high school athletes but training can begin at any time this summer. Our program focus is on personalized strength, speed, and sport…
Date:
Monday, Jun 8 - Friday
Time:
Aug. 28
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
West Hills Weekly Tennis Summer Camps June 8 through Aug. 24
West Hills Summer Tennis Camp delivers action-packed mornings for kids ages 6–11, running June 8–Aug. 22. Camps meet Monday–Thursday from 9 a.m.–noon for $192 per week. Each day includes a tennis…
Date:
Monday, Jun 8
Time:
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
West Hills Junior Pickleball Summer Camp, June through August
West Hills Summer Pickleball Camp offers energetic half-day camps for kids ages seven through high school seniors. Running June 8–Aug. 27, camps meet Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–noon for $144 per week…
Date:
Monday, Jun 8
Time:
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Jun 10, 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, Jun 10
Time:
12 to 12:30 p.m.