Events calendar
Aug 24, 2026
West Hills Weekly Tennis Summer Camps now through Aug. 24
West Hills Summer Tennis Camp delivers action-packed mornings for kids ages 6–11, running June 8–Aug. 22. Summer camps meet Monday–Thursday from 9 a.m.–noon for $192 per week. Each day includes a…
Date:
Monday, Aug. 24
Time:
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
West Hills Junior Pickleball Summer Camp, June through August
West Hills Summer Pickleball Camp offers energetic half-day summer camps for kids ages seven through high school seniors. Running June 8–Aug. 27, camps meet Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–noon for $144 per…
Date:
Monday, Aug. 24
Time:
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
MA in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership Info Session
Join us for a virtual meeting to learn more about our 33-credit Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership, available online and in-person. Please register to receive your zoom…
Date:
Monday, Aug. 24
Time:
12 to 1 p.m.
K12 Educational Leadership Information Session
Join us virtually 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:
Monday, Aug. 24
Time:
5 to 5:30 p.m.
Aug 25, 2026
Preparing for Human Subject Research
Learn best practices for setting up your study, managing and sharing data responsibly, and meeting regulatory requirements.
Date:
Tuesday, Aug. 25
Time:
3 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Online via Webex
PSAW/PSSO's 2026 Summer Mixer
Connect with staff colleagues from across WMU's campus for an evening of community and summer fun. Please RSVP by Aug. 18 to attend.
Date:
Tuesday, Aug. 25
Time:
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Revel & Roll West
4500 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Aug 26, 2026
Birthday Celebration for International Students and Scholars
A special celebration for international students and scholars who have a birthday this month.
Date:
Wednesday, Aug. 26
Time:
2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
International Student & Scholar Services
3110 Faunce Student Services
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Aug 27, 2026
CHHS 50th Anniversary Summer Series: Alumni Regional Reception: Kalamazoo
Join us for heavy appetizers and connection celebrating the CHHS 50th Anniversary!Please register by August 13 at 5 p.m.
Date:
Thursday, Aug. 27
Time:
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
Atrium
College of Health and Human Services
1240 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Aug 30, 2026
West Hills Pickleball Open Play Demo Day
Join us for an extended Pickleball Open Play and demo some of the hottest paddles on the market! Sunday, Aug. 30 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Try paddles from some of pickleball's top brands, including Honolulu,…
Date:
Sunday, Aug. 30
Time:
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Sep 2, 2026
Date:
Wednesday, Sept. 2
Time:
All day
Zhang Career Center: Resume ReVamp!
This is an ongoing opportunity through the Fall 2026 semester for business students to receive feedback and written recommendations for improvement on their resumes. Drop off your printed resume at…
Date:
Wednesday, Sept. 2
Time:
8 a.m. to Friday
Location:
3020 Schneider Hall (Zhang Career Center)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Sep 7, 2026
U.S. Labor Day
No classes. Many WMU offices closed.
Date:
Monday, Sept. 7
Time:
All day
2026 Labor Dre Special Workout
HARD WORK and DEDICATION are a part of the American way. Join us on MONDAY, SEPT. 7 at 8 a.m. for our LABOR DRE Special Workout. This small group workout is guaranteed to get your heart pumping and…
Date:
Monday, Sept. 7
Time:
8 to 9 a.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Sep 9, 2026
Community Course Registration: Fall Tai Chi
WMU Asian Initiatives offers non-credit classes to WMU faculty, staff, students and the community. Tai Chi and Tai Chi Fan are offered in Fall 2026. Registration is now open.
Date:
Wednesday, Sept. 9 - Wednesday
Time:
Dec. 16
Fulbright U.S. Student Program - WMU Campus Deadline
Fulbright U.S. Student Program applicants must submit complete draft materials for internal review by the second Monday of September.
Date:
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Time:
All day
Sanford Center Workshop: Budgeting for Real Life
Learn how to build a realistic spending plan that works with the unpredictability of college life. This workshop covers budgeting methods, tracking expenses, managing irregular income, handling…
Date:
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Time:
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
3455 Schneider Hall (Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Sep 10, 2026
Sanford Center Workshop: Budgeting for Real Life
Learn how to build a realistic spending plan that works with the unpredictability of college life. This workshop covers budgeting methods, tracking expenses, managing irregular income, handling…
Date:
Thursday, Sept. 10
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
Preparing for Human Subject Research
Learn best practices for setting up your study, managing and sharing data responsibly, and meeting regulatory requirements.
Date:
Thursday, Sept. 10
Time:
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Waldo Library and online
Sep 11, 2026
Faculty and Guest Recital: Christopher Biggs, Composer; Ben Schmidt-Swartz, Saxophone; Erik Sowa, Drums
Featuring WMU faculty composer Christopher Biggs, saxophonist Ben Schmidt-Swartz, and drummer Erik Sowa.
Date:
Friday, Sept. 11
Time:
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall
Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Sep 14, 2026
International Student Town Hall
In-person and virtual Town Hall events to discuss changes in immigration regulations affecting individuals in F-1 and J-1 status.
Date:
Monday, Sept. 14
Time:
All day