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Oct 3, 2025

Colorful graphic of two people having coffe at a table with the title UTOPIA behind them.

WMU Theatre Presents Utopia

What if you could step into a world where people simply lived together — enjoying coffee, ice cream, love, and laughter — without the barriers that so often divide us? That’s the quiet beauty of…
Date: Friday, Oct. 3
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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Faculty Recital: Carlos López, Bassoon

Mexican bassoonist Carlos M. López (WMU faculty) began his studies at the School of Music of the National Autonomous University of Mexico before obtaining degrees from The Joyce and Henry Schwob…
Date: Friday, Oct. 3
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 4, 2025

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Fall Group Fitness Launch

We’re bringing the heat to you with exciting new workouts that feel like a mini vacation. No matter your fitness level, this is the perfect chance to move, groove, and enjoy some upbeat tunes with…
Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
Time: 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Location:
West Hills Athletic Club
2001 S 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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GIRLS NIGHT: The Musical

GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL has been thrilling audiences and earning raves from critics throughout North America since it began touring after its sensational Off-Broadway debut. They return to Miller…
Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Colorful graphic of two people having coffe at a table with the title UTOPIA behind them.

WMU Theatre Presents Utopia

What if you could step into a world where people simply lived together — enjoying coffee, ice cream, love, and laughter — without the barriers that so often divide us? That’s the quiet beauty of…
Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
York Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 5, 2025

Group fitness launch graphic

Fall Group Fitness Launch

We’re bringing the heat to you with exciting new workouts that feel like a mini vacation. No matter your fitness level, this is the perfect chance to move, groove, and enjoy some upbeat tunes with…
Date: Sunday, Oct. 5
Time: 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Location:
West Hills Athletic Club
2001 S 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Colorful graphic of two people having coffe at a table with the title UTOPIA behind them.

WMU Theatre Presents Utopia

What if you could step into a world where people simply lived together — enjoying coffee, ice cream, love, and laughter — without the barriers that so often divide us? That’s the quiet beauty of…
Date: Sunday, Oct. 5
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
York Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Young smiling violinist holding their instrument.

University Symphony Orchestra with Zekai Chen, Violin Soloist

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, Oct. 5
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 6, 2025

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Take a Paws from Studying!

Stressed about midterms? Stop by the library for a visit with a certified therapy dog! This friendly pup is here to help you relax, recharge and take a well-deserved break from the books.  Drop…
Date: Monday, Oct. 6
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Location:
Lounge, First Floor Waldo Library
1090 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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WMU Sales, Marketing and Food Marketing Career Fair Fall 2025

Sales, Marketing, and Food Marketing Career Night Fall 2025Hosted by the Zhang Career CenterJoin us on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Fetzer Center for an…
Date: Monday, Oct. 6
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
Location:
Fetzer Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Registration and Beyond: From Sign-Up to Success

Spring registration starts October 21. Learn how to register for classes, schedule advising appointments, mistakes to avoid, and other tips and tricks from the College of Arts and Sciences advising…
Date: Monday, Oct. 6
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:
3409 Dunbar Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Guest Artist Recital: Ilan Morgenstern, Bass Trombone

Hailed by the International Trombone Association Journal for his “rhythmically driving, technically flawless, and unfailingly dynamic and exciting" playing, Bass Trombonist Ilan Morgenstern is a…
Date: Monday, Oct. 6
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Guest Artist Recital: Leo Sussman, Flute

Flutist Leo Sussman grew up playing chamber music in living rooms and gigging with a salsa band in San Francisco. Now based in Ithaca, NY, he delights in breathing life into new music and producing…
Date: Monday, Oct. 6
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Lecture Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 7, 2025

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PSAW General Membership Meeting

Join us for our upcoming General Membership Meeting. And if you join us in person, lunch will be served! We’ll be spotlighting some of the University’s "hidden" or lesser-known staff benefits you…
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 7
Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location:
In person at CHHS 4010 and online via Teams
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Study Abroad & Global Engagement Table

Learn more about study abroad and the Global Engagement Program by speaking with program alumni. Visit the Study Abroad and Global Engagement information table on Tuesdays in the Student Center from…
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 7
Time: 12:15 to 1:45 p.m.
Location:
WMU Student Center
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Therapy dogs with student sitting around it on the floor in Waldo Library lounge area.

Take a Paws from Studying!

Stressed about midterms? Stop by the library for a visit with a certified therapy dog! This friendly pup is here to help you relax, recharge and take a well-deserved break from the books.  Drop…
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 7
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Location:
Lounge, First Floor Waldo Library
1090 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Toxic Communities: Environmental Racism, Industrial Pollution, and Residential Mobility

Toxic Communities: Environmental Racism, Industrial Pollution, and Residential Mobility by sociologist Dorceta Taylor. The author develops new theoretical understandings of environmental justice by…
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 7
Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
3120 Sangren Hall
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Networking like a Bronco

Networking event specifically designed to connect employers WMU's diverse and driven student body in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere, distinct from traditional career fairs. Open to all students.
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 7
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Read Field House
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Uber's Problem and the Moral Architecture of the Gig Economy

"Uber's Problem and the Moral Architecture of the Gig Economy,” Mark Hoipkemier, Assistant Research Professor in Business Ethics and Society at the University of Notre Dame. 6:30 p.m., 1060 Fetzer…
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 7
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location:
Fetzer Center Room 1060
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University Jazz Lab Band

The University Jazz Lab Band is dedicated to the well-prepared performance of big band charts where careful attention is given to style and detail. Literature includes both traditional and…
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 7
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US