Events calendar

Mar 13, 2026

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Spring recess

No classes. Many University offices are closed.
Date: Friday, Mar. 13
Time: All day
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INSPIRE Conference hosted by Future Teachers of Color

The 2026 Inspire Conference hosted by WMU' Future Teachers of Color RSO is for undergraduate students of color pursuing a Pre-K-12 teaching degree and high school students of color interested in…
Date: Friday, Mar. 13
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mar 16, 2026

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Spring semester classes resume at 8 a.m.

Date: Monday, Mar. 16
Time: All day
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Book Club - In Pain: A Bioethicist's Personal Struggle with Opioids

The Ethics Center is hosting a book club on In Pain: A Bioethicist’s Personal Struggle with Opioids by Travis Rieder. In this memoir of pain and addiction, Rieder raises several ethical issues at the…
Date: Monday, Mar. 16
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
3120 Sangren Hall
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Guest Artist Recital: Jonathan Shames, Piano

Since winning a finalist diploma in the 1982 Moscow International Tchaikovsky Competition, Dr. Jonathan Shames has performed in France, Finland, South Korea, and Russia, as well as across the U.S. Dr…
Date: Monday, Mar. 16
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Guest Artist Recital: Will Sutton, Trombone, Tuba, and Euphonium

Dr. Will Sutton is Assistant Professor of Music at North Dakota State University, where he teaches trombone, conducts ensembles, and contributes to the music theory curriculum. Will has performed…
Date: Monday, Mar. 16
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Lecture Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Mar 17, 2026

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K12 Educational Leadership Information Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about the K-12 Educational Leadership Master's, Specialist, and Doctoral Programs at Western Michigan University. Please register to receive…
Date: Tuesday, Mar. 17
Time: 6 to 6:30 p.m.

Mar 18, 2026

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Understanding China : A WMU Asian Initiatives Lecture Series

Join us for a three-part lecture series on "Understanding China." Learn about the Year of the Horse, the current education landscape and Chinese cultural life.
Date: Wednesday, Mar. 18
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Room 4510 Sangren Hall, Western Michigan University
999 Rankin Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Developing a Writing Practice

Explore your scholarly voice, building a sustainable writing practice, and strategically planning publications to establish yourself as a scholar as part of our Doctoral Student Professional…
Date: Wednesday, Mar. 18
Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
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Secondary Education Master's Information Session (in-person)

Join us to learn more about the Master of Arts in Secondary Education. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Please register for location details.
Date: Wednesday, Mar. 18
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
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Book Club - Neither Settler Nor Native

The Ethics Center is hosting a book club on Neither Settler Nor Native: The Making and Unmaking of Permanent Minorities by Mahmood Mamdani. The author proposes that decolonization requires exploring…
Date: Wednesday, Mar. 18
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Zoom
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Bullock Series: Varo String Quartet

“Destined to impress even the most attuned music lovers” (Chicago Magazine), Varo String Quartet (Carmen Abelson and Hannah Christiansen, violins; Lena Vidulich, viola; and Isidora Nojkovic, cello)…
Date: Wednesday, Mar. 18
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Mar 19, 2026

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Counseling Psychology Master's and Certificate Info Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Master of Arts, certificate, and accelerated programs in Counseling Psychology! Please register to receive your webex link.
Date: Thursday, Mar. 19
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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State of the College Address | CAS

The College of Arts and Sciences highlights achievements in teaching, research and student success while looking ahead to innovation, inclusion and excellence.
Date: Thursday, Mar. 19
Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
1303 Dunbar Hall
1190 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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86th Annual Southwestern Michigan Vocal Festival: University Chorale

The finale concert of the 86th Annual Southwestern Michigan Vocal Festival, featuring the University Chorale.Anthony Trecek-King, Guest Conductor.
Date: Thursday, Mar. 19
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Mar 20, 2026

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2026 Irish Open Tennis Tournament March 20-22

May the luck o’ the Irish be with you at the 2026 West Hills Athletic Club Irish Open Tennis Tournament! Friday–Sunday, March 20–22Entry deadline: Friday, March 13 @ 5:59 p.m.
Date: Friday, Mar. 20
Time: All day
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Spring Noon Dance Showing

Another dose of midday inspiration - short-form dance performances by WMU students that challenge your senses and wake up your day. All the energy of the studio, in a bite-sized lunchtime performance.
Date: Friday, Mar. 20
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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WMU Theatre Presents Much Ado About Nothing

One of Shakespeare’s most enduring and beloved comedies is being presented by WMU Theatre, March 20-29! In this play full of mistaken identities and unexpected revelations, love and loyalty are…
Date: Friday, Mar. 20
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Mar 21, 2026

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WMU Theatre Presents Much Ado About Nothing

One of Shakespeare’s most enduring and beloved comedies is being presented by WMU Theatre, March 20-29! In this play full of mistaken identities and unexpected revelations, love and loyalty are…
Date: Saturday, Mar. 21
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Mar 22, 2026

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WMU Theatre Presents Much Ado About Nothing

One of Shakespeare’s most enduring and beloved comedies is being presented by WMU Theatre, March 20-29! In this play full of mistaken identities and unexpected revelations, love and loyalty are…
Date: Sunday, Mar. 22
Time: 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US