Events
(Our Events page is currently undergoing some remodeling, but you can always find WMU events on the University's calendar: https://wmich.edu/events)
The University Center for the Humanities at Western Michigan University has a long history of bringing nationally-recognized speakers to campus each academic year.
Upcoming Events: 2025-2026
January 22 - 2025-26 Books and Beer Series
Jeffery Angles, Department of World Languages and Literatures | 5:00 p.m. | Brown Hall 3025
February 10 - Imagining HOME
This event will include student art, music, poetry and community speakers including WMU President Russ Kavalhuna, Edison Resident Scholar Raymond Gant, community activist Maria Zavala-Paredes, and author and Assistant Professor Shonda Buchanan (among others), reflecting on the meaning of home. | 5:30pm | WMU Richmond Center | Miller Auditorium Parking Ramp
February 19 - 2025-26 Books and Beer Series
Jesse Smith, Sociology | 5:00 p.m. | Brown Hall 3025
March 19 - 2025-26 Books and Beer Series
Sally Hadden, History | 5:00 p.m. | Brown Hall 3025
April 9 - 2025-26 Books and Beer Series
Anise Strong, History | 5:00 p.m. | Brown Hall 3025
April 16 - A Day With Ross Gay
Ross Gay will be providing a workshop for students at WMU as well as an evening presentation. | 6:00 p.m. | Student Center Ballroom