Events
The Department of World Languages and Literatures at Western Michigan University hosts many events throughout the academic year.
Events
Tuesday, November 12
CELCIS Conversation Circle–English-language conversation practice; Bernhard Center Global Lounge; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 13
CELCIS Conversation Circle–English-language conversation practice; Bernhard Center Global Lounge; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Monday, November 18
CELCIS Conversation Circle–English-language conversation practice; Bernhard Center Global Lounge; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 19
CELCIS Conversation Circle–English-language conversation practice; Bernhard Center Global Lounge; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Poetry Reading and Discussion–"Reflections on a Middle Eastern Heritage," Hedy Habra, Waldo Library, Special Collections, 3rd Floor, 4 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, November 20
CELCIS Conversation Circle–English-language conversation practice; Bernhard Center Global Lounge; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 21
Takako Arai Japanese-English Bilingual Poetry Reading–prominent, avant-garde, Japanese poet Takako Arai (Saitama University) will visit WMU and hold a bilingual poetry reading to celebrate the publication of Factory Girls (Action Books, 2019), edited and co-translated by professor Jeffrey Angles, 3025 Brown Hall, 5 to 6:15 p.m.
Monday, November 25
CELCIS Conversation Circle–English-language conversation practice; Bernhard Center Global Lounge; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 26
CELCIS Conversation Circle–English-language conversation practice; Bernhard Center Global Lounge; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 27
Thanksgiving recess beings at noon–No classes. WMU offices open normal hours.
CELCIS Conversation Circle–English-language conversation practice; Bernhard Center Global Lounge; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 28
U.S. Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 29
Thanksgiving recess—No classes. Many WMU offices closed.
Monday, December 2
Fall semester classes resume at 8 a.m.
CELCIS Conversation Circle–English-language conversation practice; Bernhard Center Global Lounge; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 3
CELCIS Conversation Circle–English-language conversation practice; Bernhard Center Global Lounge; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 4
CELCIS Conversation Circle–English-language conversation practice; Bernhard Center Global Lounge; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Monday, December 9
Final examination week—through Dec. 12.
Tuesday, December 10
Final examination week—through Dec. 12.
Wednesday, December 11
Final examination week—through Dec. 12.
Thursday, December 12
Final examination week—through Dec. 12.
Saturday, December 14
Commencement—Miller Auditorium, times to be announced in October.
Tuesday, December 17
Saturday, December 21
Winter solstice (first day of winter)
Sunday, December 22
Hanukkah begins at sundown
Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 25
Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 31
New Year's Eve
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