Revisiting Creedence

Revisiting Creedence is a concert you don’t want to miss—Jan. 16, 2026 at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo, MI.

Horn Day Final Concert

The concluding concert for WMU Horn Day, a friendly and inspiring workshop for horn players of all levels—including beginners and come-back players.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

No classes. Many University offices are closed.

MLK Day Celebration welcomes Dr. Cornel West

Author, scholar and activist Dr. Cornel West will speak during Western's MLK Day Celebration. His address reflects King’s enduring sentiment that “our lives begin to end the day we become silent…

Study Abroad Fair 2026 | College of Arts and Sciences

Join the College of Arts and Sciences and the Haenicke Institute for Global Education for our annual Study Abroad Fairs!

Educational Systems in Brazil Study Abroad Info Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Educational Systems in Brazil study abroad taking place Summer I 2026. Please register to receive your webex link.

CHICAGO The Musical

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most…

2026 Spring Community Class Registration: Tai Chi and Chinese Calligraphy

WMU Asian Initiatives offers non-credit classes to WMU faculty, staff, students and the community. Tai Chi and Chinese Calligraphy and Self Reflection are offered in Spring 2026. Registration is now…

Global Social

Global Socials are an opportunity to participate in fun cross-cultural activities, guest speeches and events, while mingling with fellow domestic and international students.

Study Abroad Information Session

Discuss frequently asked questions and learn how to find study abroad programs that meet your academic needs.

CHICAGO The Musical

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most…

Study Abroad Fair 2026 | College of Arts and Sciences

Join the College of Arts and Sciences and the Haenicke Institute for Global Education for our annual Study Abroad Fairs!

Conversation Circle

Help international students make connections and practice conversational English.

2026 Japan Twang: A shamisen concert

Japan Twang! Is an hour-long performance of “Tsugaru-jamisen” by Sato Michiyoshi. Tsugaru-jamisen is a modern, improvisatory, and often highly technical Japanese musical style performed on a three…

The Forge of Friendship: J.R.R. Tolkien & C.S. Lewis – Documentary Sneak Peek and Q&A

The non-profit production organization, Eastgate Creative, is taking its debut documentary series, The Forge of Friendship, on a sneak preview, post-production college tour. Our culture seems to…

Fall 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List Reception

You are invited to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List Reception on Monday, Jan. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Dunbar Hall, Room 2101. We hope you will be able to join us to celebrate your scholarly achievement and…

Healthy Way

The Healthy Way is a virtual program designed for faculty and staff who want to achieve their health and wellness goals through evidence-based nutrition and physical activity guidelines, mindful…

Winter Warm Up with CAS

Winter Warm Up with CAS: Faculty and staff are invited to participate in a chili cook-off or to just drop by to taste and vote on the entries. We will also be highlighting CAS major and minor…

Warm Up Week: Pizza and a Plan!

It's Western Warm Up Week! Please join Merze Tate College for free pizza and drinks while you create your spring semester success plan using the WMU Well-being Playbook.Please RSVP today!

Global Social

Global Socials are an opportunity to participate in fun cross-cultural activities, guest speeches and events, while mingling with fellow domestic and international students.