Events calendar

Feb 13, 2026

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Book Club - Should We Go Extinct?

The Ethics Center is hosting a book club on Should We Go Extinct? A Philosophical Dilemma for Our Times by Todd May. The author, philosophical advisor to TV’s The Good Place, presents the title…
Date: Friday, Feb. 13
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Teams
Black text on multi-colored background with various human figures talking to each other in pairs. Cognitive Empathy workshop Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 2-3pm, Sangren 2401.

Cognitive Empathy Training

What is Cognitive Empathy and how can it make our campus better? Cognitive Empathy is a way to better understand another person’s experience and how they think or feel. This workshop encourages…
Date: Friday, Feb. 13
Time: 2 to 3 p.m.
Location:
2401 Sangren Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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"Libro de buen Amore" Book: A Medieval Research Group Quaestio Showcase

Discover the 14th‑century Spanish literary work "Libro de buen amor" with Dr. Pablo Pastrana-Pérez.
Date: Friday, Feb. 13
Time: 3 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Zhang Legacy Collections Center
1650 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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WMU Theatre Presents The Coast Starlight

WMU Theatre presents The Coast Starlight: One morning, a young man boards the Coast Starlight, the long-distance train that runs from Los Angeles to Seattle. He’s got a secret that can land him in…
Date: Friday, Feb. 13
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
York Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Winter Gala Dance Concert

The annual Winter Gala Dance Concert is the highlight of the year, featuring a broad variety of work by faculty and guest choreographers, performed by WMU’s talented dance students in a full-stage…
Date: Friday, Feb. 13
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Feb 14, 2026

Havoc at WHAC

Havoc @ the Hills Pickleball Tournament

Not your average tournament—feel the intensity as the courts become a battleground for competitors ready to unleash their skills and create mayhem like never before. Brackets include skill levels…
Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
Time: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location:
West Hills Athletic Club
2001 S 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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Lunar New Year Celebrations

Join us to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
Washington Square Branch Kalamazoo Public Library
1244 Portage St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
orange and pink swirl graphic with Winter Gala Dance Concert February 13-15.

Winter Gala Dance Concert

The annual Winter Gala Dance Concert is the highlight of the year, featuring a broad variety of work by faculty and guest choreographers, performed by WMU’s talented dance students in a full-stage…
Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Text of THE COAST STARLIGHT in yellow and a blue train setting background.

WMU Theatre Presents The Coast Starlight

WMU Theatre presents The Coast Starlight: One morning, a young man boards the Coast Starlight, the long-distance train that runs from Los Angeles to Seattle. He’s got a secret that can land him in…
Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
York Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
orange and pink swirl graphic with Winter Gala Dance Concert February 13-15.

Winter Gala Dance Concert

The annual Winter Gala Dance Concert is the highlight of the year, featuring a broad variety of work by faculty and guest choreographers, performed by WMU’s talented dance students in a full-stage…
Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Choral Showcase: Tenor and Bass

A showcase of the low voices of the WMU choral program.Amanda Quist and Jacob Berglin, Conductors.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Feb 15, 2026

Havoc at WHAC

Havoc @ the Hills Pickleball Tournament

Not your average tournament—feel the intensity as the courts become a battleground for competitors ready to unleash their skills and create mayhem like never before. Brackets include skill levels…
Date: Sunday, Feb. 15
Time: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location:
West Hills Athletic Club
2001 S 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Text of THE COAST STARLIGHT in yellow and a blue train setting background.

WMU Theatre Presents The Coast Starlight

WMU Theatre presents The Coast Starlight: One morning, a young man boards the Coast Starlight, the long-distance train that runs from Los Angeles to Seattle. He’s got a secret that can land him in…
Date: Sunday, Feb. 15
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
York Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
orange and pink swirl graphic with Winter Gala Dance Concert February 13-15.

Winter Gala Dance Concert

The annual Winter Gala Dance Concert is the highlight of the year, featuring a broad variety of work by faculty and guest choreographers, performed by WMU’s talented dance students in a full-stage…
Date: Sunday, Feb. 15
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
A symphony orchestra, mid-performance. Strings, woodwinds, brass, and harp all playing. and

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, Feb. 15
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Feb 16, 2026

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Study Abroad Trip to India Info Session

Join us for a virtual information session about the Interdisciplinary Study Abroad trip to India for Fall 2026 (December 4-22, 2026). India is the world’s largest democracy and has the fastest…
Date: Monday, Feb. 16
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.

Feb 17, 2026

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Safe on Campus (part 3)

Learn to be a better ally for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) people including strategies for addressing hate and ways to supportan inclusive environment. Register here to…
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 17
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
2401 Sangren Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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ADA Title II Digital Accessibility: 2026 Readiness Town Hall

Virtual event. Registration required.This session will take place on Wednesday, February 17, 2026, 4-5 p.m.The session will take place virtually link will be sent out after registration. Learn…
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 17
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Virtual Webex
Link will be sent out after registration.
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Western Winds

The Western Winds at Western Michigan University consists primarily of students in the graduate winds program and their studio faculty mentors. This ensemble performs a wide variety of large chamber…
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 17
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Feb 18, 2026

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PSAW General Membership Meeting

Save this date for a PSAW General Membership Meeting. More details, including an agenda, will be sent out before the event.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 18
Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location:
In person (TBD) and online via Teams