Events calendar

Oct 28, 2026

Sarah Lamdan, author of Data Cartels and Director of the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom.

Data Cartels, Surveillance, and Your Information: A Keynote with Sarah Lamdan

Join librarian and legal scholar Sarah Lamdan for a compelling keynote on how academic publishers and data brokers collect and use user data. 
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28
Time: 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
Multipurpose Room 3016, Third Floor Waldo Library
1090 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Students dancing on Hip Hop music

Student Hustle Night w/ DJ Chuck

Grab your friends and hit the floor. Walker Week turns up with DJ Chuck spinning the hits. Know the steps or learn as you go, all you need is good energy and your dancing shoes.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location:
Swain Student Success Centre(2nd Floor) WMU Sangren Hall
999 Rankin Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006 US
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Bullock Series: Nathan Carterette, Piano

Hailed as “wonderfully poetic,” (Westfalen Post), “exuberant yet sensitive,” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) and “very compelling in his power and presence” (International Composer), Nathan Carterette…
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Guest Artist Recital: PRISM Quartet

Intriguing programs of great beauty and breadth have distinguished PRISM Quartet as one of America’s foremost chamber ensembles. “A bold ensemble that set the standard for contemporary-classical…
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Lecture Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 29, 2026

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Employer Information Table and Resume Reviews - City Year and MI Education Corps

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., City Year and Michigan Education Corps Employer Information Tabling. From 2 to 4 p.m., City Year and MI Education Corps recruiters will be in the Career Lab doing drop-in…
Date: Thursday, Oct. 29
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:
Main Lobby WMU Student Center
1070 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Employer Information Table - Trilogy Health Services

Representatives from Trilogy Health Services will be visiting the WMU College of Health and Human Services on Thursday, October 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Date: Thursday, Oct. 29
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location:
WMU College of Health and Human Services
1200 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Sanford Center Workshop: Why Smart People Make Bad Money Decisions

Participants will apply behavioral finance principles to real-world consumer situations, identify their own financial decision-making tendencies and develop practical strategies to make more…
Date: Thursday, Oct. 29
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
Dr. Walker & Dr. B with Genesis B

Celebrating Dr. Walker's 90th Birthday

The highlight of our annual Walker Week celebration. Ninety years of wisdom, leadership, and legacy deserve a party. Join us for stories, gratitude, and cake as we honor Dr. Lewis Walker on his…
Date: Thursday, Oct. 29
Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Ballroom WMU Student Center
1070 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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3DnD Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

Join fellow DnD adventurers to play a short 5th Edition campaign.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 29
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Multipurpose Room 1070, First Floor Waldo Library
1090 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Faculty Recital: Multimedia Concert

Featuring multimedia works by WMU Composition faculty members.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 29
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 30, 2026

Face Your Research Fears Workshop and Graduate Research Community

Build confidence in your graduate research with practical strategies and customized support.
Date: Friday, Oct. 30
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
Multipurpose Room 1070, First Floor Waldo Library
1090 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Gold Company on stage with lights behind them, singing. Performance from about 15 years ago.

Gold Company Sneak Preview

Gold Company is the internationally regarded and award-winning vocal jazz ensemble from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Gold Company is comprised of undergraduate and graduate students…
Date: Friday, Oct. 30
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, Oct. 30
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, Shaw Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 31, 2026

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2026 Dre and Drew's Wicked Workout

Dre and Drew's Wicked Workout, Saturday, Oct. 31 at 9 a.m. at West Hills Athletic Club. Join us for this special Halloween workout costumes are encouraged.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31
Time: 9 to 10 a.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
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, Oct. 31
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, Shaw Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 1, 2026

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. 1
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, Shaw Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 2, 2026

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Starting Gate Info Session: Launching of Student-Made Store

Join us for an info session and have questions answered by the director of Starting Gate! Starting Gate is a year-long student business accelerator program that gives students rich and valuable…
Date: Monday, Nov. 2
Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 3, 2026

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Zhang Career Center: Internship Prep for Accounting Students

Standard deduction? No way—stand out this winter in your internship! This event will prepare you for your internship by detailing how you can stand out as an accountancy intern and build your career…
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 3
Time: 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Location:
1340 Schneider Hall
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 4, 2026

Understanding China: A WMU Asian Initiatives Lecture Series

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: Wednesday, Nov. 4
Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Room 1320 Sangren Hall, Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Communication Center Workshop: Salary Negotiation Strategies

Do you want to learn how to determine your worth in the workplace before accepting a job? This workshop will help you develop strategies for negotiating for more than your salary. It will teach you…
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 4
Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
3445 Schneider Hall (Communication Center)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US