Research, Innovation, and Creative Scholarship Celebration Week
The Office of Research and Innovation is proud to present Research, Innovation, and Creative Scholarship Celebration Week, taking place April 2-10, 2026
We have partnered with University Libraries, the Graduate College, Lee Honors College, and others across campus and the Kalamazoo Community to honor the research done by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty at WMU and WMed.
We invite you to the events below to see a piece of the meaningful research being conducted at Western Michigan University.
To submit your proposed event, please complete this registration form by March 23, 2026. Questions? Contact Christine Stamper.
Light Center for Chinese Studies Brown Bag Talk
Nov. 11
noon to 1 p.m.
Sangren Hall
"A Multimedia Approach to Integrate Language, Culture, and Art" by Dr. Xiaojun Wang, Professor of Chinese, and Gloria Gao, Ph.D. student, WMU Department of World Languages and Literatures
BFA Senior Graduating Presentations
Friday, April 16 — 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 17 — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 17 — 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, April 18 — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 17 — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 17 — 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, April 18 — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Dalton Center
A culminating celebration of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance students, this event showcases seniors’ capstone works and solo performances, marking the transition from student to professional with…