Events calendar

Nov 18, 2026

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Bullock Series: Burch Trio

Violinist Rachel Walter, violist Rebecca Vieker, and cellist Hanna Rumora formed the Burch Trio during their time at the University of Iowa. Walter, Vieker, and Rumora perform with prominent…
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 18
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 19, 2026

Converge: A Summit for Academics, Practitioners, and Emerging Professionals

The convergence of scholarship and practice is a pressing imperative. This summit, hosted by the Academy of Management and the College of Education and Human Development, brings together academics…
Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

ORI Workshop Series: Beyond Borders: Export Controls in Research and Innovation

Education, research, and commerce are more global today than ever before. This interactive workshop explores how international collaborations, travel, technology, funding, data sharing, and research…
Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Sanford Center Workshop: Paychecks, Taxes and Benefits 101

Many students enter the workforce without understanding how to read a paycheck or evaluate employee benefits. This workshop explains payroll deductions, taxes, W-4 forms, common tax documents and the…
Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
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
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Tips and Tricks for Finding Data

Discuss considerations for choosing and reusing data, and explore strategies for locating datasets.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location:
In person at Waldo Library and online

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: Thursday, Nov. 19
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.

K12 Educational Leadership Information Session

Join us to learn more about the K-12 Educational Leadership Master's, Specialist, and Doctoral Programs at Western Michigan University. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
Time: 6 to 6:30 p.m.
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Splinter Reeds

Splinter Reeds is a paradigm-shifting reed quintet, celebrated for their virtuosic performances and adventurous programming. For more than a decade, the ensemble has been instrumental in shepherding…
Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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WMU Theatre Presents The Three Musketeers

In this bold and exhilarating adaptation, playwright Kirsten Childs brings Alexandre Dumas himself into the story, reimagining the classic adventure through the eyes of the man who created it – the…
Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, D. Terry Williams Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 20, 2026

Converge: A Summit for Academics, Practitioners, and Emerging Professionals

The convergence of scholarship and practice is a pressing imperative. This summit, hosted by the Academy of Management and the College of Education and Human Development, brings together academics…
Date: Friday, Nov. 20
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WMU Dietetic Internship Open House

Join us for a virtual open house to learn more about the Western Michigan University Dietetic Internship Program and Master's Degree. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date: Friday, Nov. 20
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fall Harvest Cooking Demo

Join Registered Dietitian Gretchen Kauth and dietetic students for a cooking demonstration and taste-testing workshop highlighting autumn-inspired recipes.
Date: Friday, Nov. 20
Time: 12:05 to 12:55 p.m.
Location:
3302 Khorman Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Trans 101 workshop

Join the Office of LBGT Student Services to learn the basics of what it means to be transgender including primers on social, legal, and medical processes. 
Date: Friday, Nov. 20
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
2401 Sangren Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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WMU Theatre Presents The Three Musketeers

In this bold and exhilarating adaptation, playwright Kirsten Childs brings Alexandre Dumas himself into the story, reimagining the classic adventure through the eyes of the man who created it – the…
Date: Friday, Nov. 20
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, D. Terry Williams Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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INVINCIBLE: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson

INVINCIBLE: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson comes to Miller Auditorium, in Kalamazoo, MI on Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets today.
Date: Friday, Nov. 20
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 21, 2026

Kalamazoo Math Carnival

The Kalamazoo Math Carnival is an event with a range of fun and engaging activities meant to appeal to students in grades K-8 and their families and caregivers.  Parents, older siblings, younger…
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Graphic featuring The Three Musketeers in white text.

WMU Theatre Presents The Three Musketeers

In this bold and exhilarating adaptation, playwright Kirsten Childs brings Alexandre Dumas himself into the story, reimagining the classic adventure through the eyes of the man who created it – the…
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, D. Terry Williams Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 22, 2026

Graphic featuring The Three Musketeers in white text.

WMU Theatre Presents The Three Musketeers

In this bold and exhilarating adaptation, playwright Kirsten Childs brings Alexandre Dumas himself into the story, reimagining the classic adventure through the eyes of the man who created it – the…
Date: Sunday, Nov. 22
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, D. Terry Williams Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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University Wind Symphony and University Symphonic Band

A showcase of WMU bands, including the University Wind Symphony and the University Symphonic Band.Scott Boerma and Trey Harris, Conductors.
Date: Sunday, Nov. 22
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 23, 2026

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Starting Gate Speaker Series: Getting Unstuck!

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, Nov. 23
Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US