Events

Kathy Purnell, J.D., Ph.D., senior coordinator for Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan and instructor in the Department of Political Science at WMU, will lead discussions of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Matthew Desmond's forthcoming book, 

The 2023 Annual Student Exhibition, juried by Naomi van Niekerk, will be presented in concert with Niekerk’s own exhibition.

English Rakugo performance (traditional Japanese comedy storytelling) will be taking place at Kalamazoo College's Dalton Theater in the Light Fine Arts Building on Thursday, April 20th. Doors open at 6:30pm.

The event is Free and open to the public.

The 2023 Annual Student Exhibition, juried by Naomi van Niekerk, will be presented in concert with Niekerk’s own exhibition.

Joe Gatto, a well-known comedian, actor, and producer, is best known for the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” He is one of the founding members of The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe who has toured with a live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas, such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London.

Stop by the Library at the Concert Hall table at the concert on this day and check out library items related to the concert program.

View information about ceremonies on commencement website.

Audiences across North America are toasting a new production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF!

Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset;’ “If I Were A Rich Man;’ “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter.

Free opportunities to practice your Japanese skills. All levels are welcome. The sessions will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. (EST) on the first Fridays, April 7 and May 5. Please register here to get meeting ID and link.

Summer non-credit Tai Chi classes are open for public registration. $60 for all 6 sessions, $30 for participants 55 and above or WMU student, $25 for WMU employees. Payment information will be sent after the registration.

Please learn more and register at https://wmich.edu/asia/courses/community. Have a fun experience learning Tai Chi and participating in Chinese cultural events.

Summer non-credit online Chinese language classes are open for public registration. $60 for all 6 sessions, $30 for participants 55 and above or WMU student, $25 for WMU employees. Payment information will be sent after the registration.

Please learn more and register at https://wmich.edu/asia/courses/community. Have a fun experience learning Chinese language and participating in Chinese cultural events.

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular.
This smash-hit musical features all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

No classes. Many WMU offices closed.

Blippi is coming to your city for the ultimate curiosity adventure in Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour! So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks? You bet! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party!

View information about ceremonies on commencement website.

No classes. Many WMU offices closed.