Upcoming Events
Global Social: Valentine's Day Card-Making
Join the Global Engagement Program (GEP) for Valentine's Day card-making! Come make a card for a friend, family member, or your special valentine. Our weekly Global Socials allow domestic and international students to participate in fun cross-cultural activities to broaden our global perspectives at WMU. All are welcome to join and learn more about GEP, study abroad, and what it means to be globally engaged.
Global Social: Flamin' Hot Movie Screening
Join the Global Engagement Program (GEP) and the Language and Cultural Events Club to watch the movie Flamin' Hot and enjoy some delicious Takis! Our weekly Global Socials allow domestic and international students to participate in fun cross-cultural activities to broaden our global perspectives at WMU. All are welcome to join and learn more about GEP, study abroad and what it means to be globally engaged.
Mini Cultural Festival Spring 2025
The Mini Cultural Festival is an opportunity to learn more about cultures from around the world and to share your own cultural heritage, customs, and traditions.
Join us in the Student Center Ballroom A to have conversations about language, history, travel, food, and more. The event takes place on Thursday, February 20th, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm.
This event counts for credit in the Global Engagement Program (GEP) and (SPuRS) Foundational Personal & Interpersonal Knowledge.
Events Happening this Semester!
SPRING 2025 CALENDAR | ||
Event | Location | Date |
International Student Orientation: Undergraduate and Graduate Students | Student Center | January 3rd |
Global Social | Student Center | January 15th |
Global Social | Student Center Room 2207 | January 22nd |
Global Social | Student Center Room 2207 | January 29th
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Global Social | Student Center Room 2207 | February 5th |
Global Social | Student Center Room 2207 | February 12th |
Global Social | Student Center Room 2207 | February 19th
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Mini Cultural Festival | Student Center Ballroom A | February 20th |
Global Social | Student Center Room 2207 | February 26th
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Global Social | Student Center Room 2207 | March 12th |
Global Social | Student Center Room 2207 | March 19th |
Global Social | Student Center Room 2207 | March 26th |
International Bazaar | Student Center | March 29th |
GEP Award Ceremony | Student Center Ballroom B | April 2nd |
Global Social | Student Center Room 2207 | April 9th
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Global Social | Student Center Room 2207 | April 16th
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For more information about locations and times, check Experience WMU
Global Engagement Program
These events can earn you GEP credit! You can check your status anytime in ExperienceWMU, which is accessible through your student portal or via this link.
Yearly Events
The Global Learning Unit hosts the following events annually. For details on these and other events, please check our calendar, updated at the start of each semester.
Fall Semester
- International Student Orientation: Western Michigan University's International Student Orientation (ISO) is an online series of topics designed to help newly admitted international students make a smooth academic, social, geographic, and professional transition to WMU. It concludes with an in-person event that is open to all new international students!
- International Festival: International Festival is a showcase of the diversity of the student body at WMU. Students from around the world share their cultures, fashions and food with the Kalamazoo community.
- Mini Cultural Festival: The Mini Cultural Festival is an opportunity to learn more about cultures from around the world and to share your own cultural heritage, customs, and traditions.
- International Education Week: International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Check our calendar in the fall for international education week events!
- Global Socials: Hosted weekly, Global Socials are an opportunity to participate in fun cross-cultural activities, guest speeches, and events, while mingling with fellow domestic and international students. This is a great opportunity to drop in to learn more and ask questions about GEP and study abroad.
Spring Semester
- International Student Orientation: Western Michigan University's International Student Orientation (ISO) is an online series of topics designed to help newly admitted international students make a smooth academic, social, geographic, and professional transition to WMU. It concludes with an in-person event that is open to all new international students!
- Global Engagement Program Award Ceremony: During the award ceremony, we will be honoring and celebrating the outstanding achievements of our students who have achieved statuses in the Global Engagement Program. The ceremony is followed by a casual reception where students can network and connect with other globally engaged students, staff, and faculty.
- Mini Cultural Festival: The Mini Cultural Festival is an opportunity to learn more about cultures from around the world and to share your own cultural heritage, customs, and traditions.
- Global Socials: Hosted weekly, Global Socials are an opportunity to participate in fun cross-cultural activities, guest speeches, and events, while mingling with fellow domestic and international students. This is a great opportunity to drop in to learn more and ask questions about GEP and study abroad.
Summer Semester
- International Student Orientation: Western Michigan University's International Student Orientation (ISO) is an online series of topics designed to help newly admitted international students make a smooth academic, social, geographic, and professional transition to WMU. It concludes with an in-person event that is open to all new international students!
- International Socials: Hosted weekly throughout the summer, International Socials are an opportunity to participate in fun cross-cultural activities, guest speeches, and events, while mingling with fellow international students.
Remember, these events can earn you GEP credit. Check your status any time in Experience WMU, accessible through your student portal or using the above link.