Events calendar
Oct 9, 2026
College of Education and Human Development's 28th Annual Alumni Awards
Join the College of Education and Human Development as we celebrate this year's Golden Apple and Keystone Award winners. Registration is free and dinner will be provided.
Date:
Friday, Oct. 9
Time:
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Ballroom,
Student Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
6th Annual Bronco Marching Band Homecoming Weekend
Bronco Marching Band alumni, join us for the 6th Annual Bronco Marching Band Homecoming Weekend Oct. 9 and 10, 2026.
Date:
Friday, Oct. 9
Time:
7 to 9 p.m.
Location:
WMU Richmond Center for Visual Arts Lobby
2290 Auditorium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
WMU Theatre Presents Birthday Candles
Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it's her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. As the years race by,…
Date:
Friday, Oct. 9
Time:
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, York Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Oct 10, 2026
Broncopalooza 2026: WMU Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
Join us for the WMU Alumni Homecoming Tailgate on Oct. 10, 2026.
Date:
Saturday, Oct. 10
Time:
All day
Location:
Heritage Hall Grand Lawn
625 Oakland Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
6th Annual Bronco Marching Band Homecoming Weekend
Bronco Marching Band alumni, join us for the 6th Annual Bronco Marching Band Homecoming Weekend Oct. 9 and 10, 2026.
Date:
Saturday, Oct. 10
Time:
12 to 5 p.m.
Location:
WMU Richmond Center for Visual Arts Lobby
2290 Auditorium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
WMU Theatre Presents Birthday Candles
Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it's her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. As the years race by,…
Date:
Saturday, Oct. 10
Time:
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, York Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
Guest Artist Recital: Aron Zelkowicz, Cello
With a broad career as a cellist, performer, teacher and administrator, Aron Zelkowicz has cultivated a repertoire both classical and ethnic, familiar and obscure. He serves as the Founder…
Date:
Saturday, Oct. 10
Time:
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall
Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Oct 11, 2026
University Bands
A showcase of WMU bands, including the University Wind Symphony, University Symphonic Band, and the University Concert Band.
Date:
Sunday, Oct. 11
Time:
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
WMU Theatre Presents Birthday Candles
Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it's her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. As the years race by,…
Date:
Sunday, Oct. 11
Time:
2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, York Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Oct 12, 2026
Master's of Literacy Studies Virtual Information Session
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the fully online Master's of Literacy Studies at Western Michigan University. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date:
Monday, Oct. 12
Time:
12 to 1 p.m.
Zhang Career Center: Major Insights (Monday Group)
Major Insights is geared to first-year and transfer students who are undecided on their chosen business major. The program consists of 90-minute, hands-on sessions on three consecutive Monday…
Date:
Monday, Oct. 12
Time:
3 to 5 p.m.
Location:
3150 Schneider Hall
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
Starting Gate Speaker Series: Commercial Lending in the Current Economic Environment
Starting Gate is a year-long student business accelerator program that gives WMU students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. Each week, a speaker will address a new topic…
Date:
Monday, Oct. 12
Time:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Oct 13, 2026
PhD in Organizational Change Leadership Information Session
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the PhD in Organizational Change Leadership at 12 p.m. ET. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date:
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Time:
12 to 12:30 p.m.
FRAME™ Workshop: Asking Good Interview Questions
Join this 2-hour, interactive workshop to learn more about the college's FRAME™ methodology—asking good questions—and apply it to preparing career values-based questions for an upcoming interview…
Date:
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Time:
12 to 2 p.m.
Location:
3150 Schneider Hall
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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…
Date:
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Time:
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
3445 Schneider Hall (Communication Center)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
Networking Like a Bronco
This event is designed to connect employers with students in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. The evening is focused on fostering quality interactions between employers and students to have…
Date:
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Time:
6 to 8 p.m.
Location:
Read Fieldhouse
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
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. 13
Time:
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall
Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Oct 14, 2026
MA and Certificate in Organizational Change Leadership Information Session
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Master's Degree and Graduate Certificate in Organizational Change Leadership at 12 p.m. ET. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date:
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Time:
12 to 12:30 p.m.
Bullock Series: Sunny Wilkinson, Vocals, and Matthew Fries, Piano
Jazz vocalist Sunny Wilkinson has sung with The Count Basie Band, Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass, Mark Murphy, Milt Hinton, Kenny Wheeler, Clark Terry, Bill Watrous, Ron Carter, Curtis Fuller,…
Date:
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Time:
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall
Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Oct 15, 2026
FRAME™ Workshop: Advocacy in the Workplace
As you prepare to step into the professional world, understanding how to advocate for your own career development is crucial. Join us for an empowering workshop hosted by a Western Michigan…
Date:
Thursday, Oct. 15
Time:
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Location:
1220 Schneider Hall
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US