Events calendar

Nov 5, 2026

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Conversation Circle

Help international students make connections and practice conversational English.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 5
Time: 3 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Room 1024 Lee Honors College
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49006 US

PhD in Counseling Psychology Info Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Counseling Psychology PhD program at Western Michigan University. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 5
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Amy Burns

Amy Burns Retirement Party: Celebrating 46 Years of Service

Join the College of Education and Human Development in celebrating Amy Burns as she retires after an incredible 46 years of service!
Date: Thursday, Nov. 5
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
Fireplace Lounge WMU Student Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Science on Tap Lecture Series: November

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a happy hour followed by a lecture on a rotating scientific topic!
Date: Thursday, Nov. 5
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location:
Burdick's Bar & Grill
100 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Gwen Frostic Reading Series: Toni Ann Johnson

Award-winning novelist and screenwriter Toni Ann Johnson delivers a career talk and reading for the 2026-2027 Gwen Frostic Reading Series, "Harvest & Heritage of BIPOC Authors."
Date: Thursday, Nov. 5
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
Location:
Brown Hall 3025 (Career Talk) Brown Hall 1025 (Reading and Q&A)
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Assembling Meaning: The Making of Artist's Books

Go behind the scenes with book artist Julie Chen as she shares the creative process behind her limited-edition works.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 5
Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
Room 2008 Richmond Center for Visual Arts
1302 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 6, 2026

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Opera: The Magic Flute

Presented by Western Michigan University's Opera Workshop. Emanuel-Cristian Caraman, Director.
Date: Friday, Nov. 6
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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WMU Theatre Presents Kinky Boots

Charlie Price inherits a struggling shoe factory he never wanted. Lola has spent her life refusing to become the person the world expects her to be. Somehow, they end up building a dream together…
Date: Friday, Nov. 6
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, Shaw Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 7, 2026

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Zoo City Smash! Pickleball Tournament

This is an indoor event at the brand new Latitude 42 Pickleball Complex at West Hills Athletic Club. We have 13 indoor tournament-sized courts with permanent nets. All ages and all skills levels…
Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
South 11th St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5448 US
A female opera singer in an ornate blue dress, performing on stage.

Opera: The Magic Flute

Presented by Western Michigan University's Opera Workshop. Emanuel-Cristian Caraman, Director.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Text that reads "Kinky Boots" in white with a pink and black background.

WMU Theatre Presents Kinky Boots

Charlie Price inherits a struggling shoe factory he never wanted. Lola has spent her life refusing to become the person the world expects her to be. Somehow, they end up building a dream together…
Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, Shaw Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 8, 2026

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International Education Week

Join us as we celebrate global diversity and explore cross-cultural connections November 8–15. 
Date: Sunday, Nov. 8 - Sunday, Nov. 15
Time: All day
Location:
Western Michigan University
1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Zoo City Smash Pickleball logo that has the circles of the pickleball flying out as it was smashing out.

Zoo City Smash! Pickleball Tournament

This is an indoor event at the brand new Latitude 42 Pickleball Complex at West Hills Athletic Club. We have 13 indoor tournament-sized courts with permanent nets. All ages and all skills levels…
Date: Sunday, Nov. 8
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
South 11th St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5448 US
Text that reads "Kinky Boots" in white with a pink and black background.

WMU Theatre Presents Kinky Boots

Charlie Price inherits a struggling shoe factory he never wanted. Lola has spent her life refusing to become the person the world expects her to be. Somehow, they end up building a dream together…
Date: Sunday, Nov. 8
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, Shaw Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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University Symphony Orchestra

Under conductor Bruce Uchimura, the University Symphony performs orchestral masterworks, features internationally recognized and WMU faculty soloists, and collaborates with the WMU Grand Chorus and…
Date: Sunday, Nov. 8
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 9, 2026

Understanding China: Mahjong 101

Discover the rich history and social art of Mahjong, then roll up your sleeves to master the tiles in this interactive, beginner-friendly experience.
Date: Monday, Nov. 9
Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Room 1320 Sangren Hall, Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Scholarly Publishing: Finding the Best Publication Option to Maximize Your Impact While Avoiding “Predatory Publishers”

Discover tools for finding reputable journals, evaluating journal impact and quality, and avoiding predatory publishers.
Date: Monday, Nov. 9
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Online
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Starting Gate Speaker Series: Legal Considerations Within a Startup Venture

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. 9
Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 10, 2026

Accountancy, Finance and Business Leadership Exploration Fair

Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with employers actively recruiting for early-career opportunities, including business leadership programs, externships, internships, rotational roles…
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10
Time: 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Fetzer Center
2251 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Custer Speaker Series — Dr. Justin Rittenhouse, B.S.'15, M.S.18, Ph.D.'24

"Secret Keys: Unlock a Successful Career in STEM" is a motivational and practical presentation focused on helping students successfully transition from college to industry. 
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10
Time: 3 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Parkview Room (D-132) Floyd Hall
4601 Campus Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US