Events calendar

Oct 24, 2025

Dr. Sajal K. Das

Custer Speaker Series — Dr. Sajal K. Das

Dr. Sajal K. Das will be giving a talk titled "From Smart Sensing to Smart Living:​ The Era of IoT, AI/ML and Data Science​," as a part of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences' fall 2025…
Date: Friday, Oct. 24
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
Parkview Room (D-132) Floyd Hall
4601 Campus Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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An Evening with David Sedaris

Writer, humorist, and master of satire David Sedaris is coming to Kalamazoo for an evening of readings and recollections, Q&A, and book signing. One of the country’s preeminent humor writers,…
Date: Friday, Oct. 24
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
A performing big band comprised of uniformed members of the US Navy.

U.S. Navy Commodores

Jazz is America's music and the U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for 50 years. Formed in…
Date: Friday, Oct. 24
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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WMU Theatre Presents CATS

Western Michigan University’s production of CATS brings this beloved musical into the intimate Williams Theatre, placing the audience right in the heart of the Jellicle Ball. The show plays October…
Date: Friday, Oct. 24
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 25, 2025

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WMU Theatre Presents CATS

Western Michigan University’s production of CATS brings this beloved musical into the intimate Williams Theatre, placing the audience right in the heart of the Jellicle Ball. The show plays October…
Date: Saturday, Oct. 25
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary with Live Shadow Cast

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the longest-running theatrical release in film history, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Join us on Oct. 25 at Miller Auditorium.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 25
Time: 8 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 26, 2025

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Alumni Recital: Gia Evans, Flute

Featuring WMU alumna Gia Evans, flute.
Date: Sunday, Oct. 26
Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Location:
Lecture Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Blue Neon text says CATS with pink neon cats outlines.

WMU Theatre Presents CATS

Western Michigan University’s production of CATS brings this beloved musical into the intimate Williams Theatre, placing the audience right in the heart of the Jellicle Ball. The show plays October…
Date: Sunday, Oct. 26
Time: 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Choral Showcase

A showcase of WMU choirs, including Amphion, Anima, and University Chorale.Amanda Quist and Jacob Berglin, Conductors.
Date: Sunday, Oct. 26
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 28, 2025

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The Vampire Circus

Heralded as a mix of circus cabaret and theatre,The Vampire Circus is a mysterious, tantalizing, fun, dark, cutting-edge production guaranteed to amaze the senses.The Vampire Circus has been called a…
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 28
Time: 7:30 to 9:10 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
A chamber octet consisting of oboes, French horns, bassoons, and clarinets (two of each instrument) performing on stage, conducted by Scott Boerma.

Western Winds

The Western Winds at Western Michigan University consists primarily of students in the graduate winds program and their studio faculty mentors. This ensemble performs a wide variety of large chamber…
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 28
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 29, 2025

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Life, Physical, and Environmental Science Job Fair 2025

This specialty job fair is for employers who seek to hire students for full-time and internship opportunities in the Biomedical, Environmental, Laboratory, Pharmaceutical, Research and Sustainable…
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 29
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location:
Wood Hall
4601 Campus Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Tips and Tricks for Finding Data

Creating data can be expensive and time-consuming. However, secondary data, data that you didn't generate yourself, is a great alternative! This workshop will discuss considerations for choosing and…
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 29
Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
In person at Waldo Library and online
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Campus Visit from Yerzhan Ashikbayev, Kazakhstan Ambassador to the U.S.

Join us for the unique opportunity to welcome the Yerzhan Ashikbayev, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the USA, to WMU. Ashikbayev will give a public lecture to the campus community at 4 p.m. in 1302…
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 29
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Location:
1302, and 2nd Floor Lobby Dunbar Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Faculty and Guest Recital: Multimedia Concert

A showcase of works involving a variety of cutting-edge audio-visual media.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 29
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 30, 2025

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3DnD Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

Join fellow DnD adventurers to play a short Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition) campaign.No experience is required. We will have tables for beginners and experienced players. Players can bring their…
Date: Thursday, Oct. 30
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Multipurpose Room 1070, First Floor Waldo Library
1090 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Blue Neon text says CATS with pink neon cats outlines.

WMU Theatre Presents CATS

Western Michigan University’s production of CATS brings this beloved musical into the intimate Williams Theatre, placing the audience right in the heart of the Jellicle Ball. The show plays October…
Date: Thursday, Oct. 30
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 31, 2025

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Open Rehearsal with Great Works Guest Choreographer Peter Chu

Watch the creative process unfold as guest choreographer Peter Chu works with WMU dancers to shape a new piece for the 2026 Winter Gala Dance Concert. This open rehearsal offers a bhind-the-scenes…
Date: Friday, Oct. 31
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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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. 31
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Blue Neon text says CATS with pink neon cats outlines.

WMU Theatre Presents CATS

Western Michigan University’s production of CATS brings this beloved musical into the intimate Williams Theatre, placing the audience right in the heart of the Jellicle Ball. The show plays October…
Date: Friday, Oct. 31
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Williams Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US