Events calendar

Nov 12, 2025

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Travel Signature Event for International Students

Are you traveling over Thanksgiving or Winter Break? These events offer international students extra days to obtain a travel signature!
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 12
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
3110 Faunce Student Services
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Master's and Certificate in Organizational Change Leadership Information Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Master's Degree and Graduate Certificate in Organizational Change Leadership at 12 p.m. ET. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 12
Time: 12 to 12:30 p.m.
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Guest Artist Recital: Dasol Um, Piano

Korean-born pianist Dasol Um began learning the piano at the age of seven. Her remarkable achievements include being awarded the first prize at the Music Association of Daegu Competition and the GVSU…
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 12
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Lecture Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 13, 2025

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College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Study Abroad Information Booth

Learn about study abroad opportunities at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 13
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location:
Main Entrance Atrium Floyd Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Counseling Psychology Master's and Certificate Info Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Master of Arts and certificate programs in Counseling Psychology! Please register to receive your webex link.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 13
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Real Men, Real Health: Building Strength from the Inside Out

First & Last Name (required) Email (required) …
Date: Thursday, Nov. 13
Time: 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Multicultural Center Adrian Trimpe Building
2466 Ring Rd S
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Survey Design in Qualtrics

Are you planning on running a survey as part of a research study or your thesis work? Do you have a consent form that you need to incorporate and have participants agree to before proceeding? Do you…
Date: Thursday, Nov. 13
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Location:
In person at Waldo Library and online
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Guest Artist Recital: Keith Kirchoff, Piano

Described as a “virtuosic tour de force” whose playing is “energetic, precise, (and) sensitive,” Keith Kirchoff is a pianist, composer, conductor, concert curator, and teacher. A strong advocate for…
Date: Thursday, Nov. 13
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 14, 2025

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Rider Colloquium

Barbara Rider started this colloquium in 2004 to bring scholars, clinicians, educators and students together to work toward evidence-based practice and to grow as professionals. The…
Date: Friday, Nov. 14
Time: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Fetzer Center, Western Michigan University
2251 Business Ct Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5239 US
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5239 US
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Autumn Harvest: Cooking Demonstration

Join Registered Dietitian, Gretchen Kauth, her awesome dietetic students, and Gibbs House staff for a cooking demonstration and taste-testing workshop highlighting autumn-inspired recipes. Fresh…
Date: Friday, Nov. 14
Time: 12:05 to 12:55 p.m.
Location:
3302 Kohrman Cooking Lab
Kohrman Hall-Western Michigan University
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WMU Theatre Presents The House That Will Not Stand

Marcus Gradley's The House That Will Not Stand, blends poetic language with sharp, unexpected humor to tell the story of a Creole family facing a world in transition. It performs at the Gilmore…
Date: Friday, Nov. 14
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
A jazz big band performs on stage. Featuring a conductor, piano, guitar, two basses, drum set, trumpets, trombones, and saxophones.

Annual Big Band Swing Tribute

An evening with Western's jazz bands featuring quintessential big band repertoire that defined the swing era.
Date: Friday, Nov. 14
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Connect: WMU Student Dance Concert

Our student ensembles take over the stage with a diverse and exciting performance of dance. Expect sincerity, bold choices, and glimpses of tomorrow’s dance artists in an intimate setting.  
Date: Friday, Nov. 14
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 15, 2025

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Connect: WMU Student Dance Concert

Our student ensembles take over the stage with a diverse and exciting performance of dance. Expect sincerity, bold choices, and glimpses of tomorrow’s dance artists in an intimate setting.  
Date: Saturday, Nov. 15
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Share Your Collections: Book Collectors Event

Do you collect books? Many people collect publications of all kinds—graphic novels, handmade books, leather-bound books and ‘zines. If you love books, this is the event for you!Bring your collection…
Date: Saturday, Nov. 15
Time: 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Reading Room 1010 Zhang Legacy Collections Center
1650 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Title The House That Will Not Stand on top of a purple and green background.

WMU Theatre Presents The House That Will Not Stand

Marcus Gradley's The House That Will Not Stand, blends poetic language with sharp, unexpected humor to tell the story of a Creole family facing a world in transition. It performs at the Gilmore…
Date: Saturday, Nov. 15
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Purple and pink swirl graphic with text WMU STUDENT DANCE CONCERT.

Connect: WMU Student Dance Concert

Our student ensembles take over the stage with a diverse and exciting performance of dance. Expect sincerity, bold choices, and glimpses of tomorrow’s dance artists in an intimate setting.  
Date: Saturday, Nov. 15
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Nov 16, 2025

Title The House That Will Not Stand on top of a purple and green background.

WMU Theatre Presents The House That Will Not Stand

Marcus Gradley's The House That Will Not Stand, blends poetic language with sharp, unexpected humor to tell the story of a Creole family facing a world in transition. It performs at the Gilmore…
Date: Sunday, Nov. 16
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Purple and pink swirl graphic with text WMU STUDENT DANCE CONCERT.

Connect: WMU Student Dance Concert

Our student ensembles take over the stage with a diverse and exciting performance of dance. Expect sincerity, bold choices, and glimpses of tomorrow’s dance artists in an intimate setting.  
Date: Sunday, Nov. 16
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Bronco Marching Band

A 250-member organization comprised of students from virtually every academic department of Western Michigan University, the Bronco Marching Band is a contemporary-style unit that includes brass,…
Date: Sunday, Nov. 16
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US