Events calendar

Mar 12, 2026

Spring recess

No classes. University is open.
Date: Thursday, Mar. 12
Time: All day

Mar 13, 2026

Spring recess

No classes. Many University offices are closed.
Date: Friday, Mar. 13
Time: All day

INSPIRE Conference hosted by Future Teachers of Color

The 2026 Inspire Conference hosted by WMU' Future Teachers of Color RSO is for undergraduate students of color pursuing a Pre-K-12 teaching degree and high school students of color interested in…
Date: Friday, Mar. 13
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mar 16, 2026

Spring semester classes resume at 8 a.m.

Date: Monday, Mar. 16
Time: All day
WMU Geology Club St. Patrick's Day Treasure Hunt

Geology Club St. Patrick's Day Doubloon Hunt and Rock Sale

Geology Club is hosting a St. Patrick's Day (eve) Rock Sale in 1116 Rood Hall aka the "Gradlands" (located in the center of the 1st floor) March 16th from 10AM - 4PM. New stock is available from our…
Date: Monday, Mar. 16
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:
1116 Rood Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Study Abroad and Global Engagement Table

Learn more about WMU study abroad and the Global Engagement Program by speaking with program alumni.
Date: Monday, Mar. 16
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location:
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Book Club - In Pain: A Bioethicist's Personal Struggle with Opioids

The Ethics Center is hosting a book club on In Pain: A Bioethicist’s Personal Struggle with Opioids by Travis Rieder. In this memoir of pain and addiction, Rieder raises several ethical issues at the…
Date: Monday, Mar. 16
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
3120 Sangren Hall
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Guest Artist Recital: Jonathan Shames, Piano

Since winning a finalist diploma in the 1982 Moscow International Tchaikovsky Competition, Dr. Jonathan Shames has performed in France, Finland, South Korea, and Russia, as well as across the U.S. Dr…
Date: Monday, Mar. 16
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Guest Artist Recital: Will Sutton, Trombone, Tuba, and Euphonium

Dr. Will Sutton is Assistant Professor of Music at North Dakota State University, where he teaches trombone, conducts ensembles, and contributes to the music theory curriculum. Will has performed…
Date: Monday, Mar. 16
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Lecture Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Mar 17, 2026

Professional Staff Association of Western (PSAW) logo.

PSAW Executive Board Meeting

The Professional Staff Association of Western (PSAW) Executive Board will meet to discuss important updates, ongoing projects and future plans. This meeting is for PSAW Executive Board members only…
Date: Tuesday, Mar. 17
Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Online via Teams

"The Making of Nancy Drew: The Case of the American Icon"

Cathleen O’Connell is an independent film producer whose documentaries about American history and culture have appeared on the PBS series American Experience. Join us to hear her discuss the making…
Date: Tuesday, Mar. 17
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
01710 Sangren Hall
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5276 US

K12 Educational Leadership Information Session

Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about the K-12 Educational Leadership Master's, Specialist, and Doctoral Programs at Western Michigan University. Please register to receive…
Date: Tuesday, Mar. 17
Time: 6 to 6:30 p.m.

Mar 18, 2026

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: Wednesday, Mar. 18
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
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Global Social

Part of WMU's Global Engagement Program, Global Socials are an opportunity to participate in fun cross-cultural activities, guest speeches, and events, while mingling with fellow domestic and…
Date: Wednesday, Mar. 18
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
2207 WMU Student Center
1070 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49006 US

Understanding China: A WMU Asian Initiatives Lecture Series

Join us for a three-part lecture series on "Understanding China." Learn about the Year of the Horse, the current education landscape and Chinese cultural life.
Date: Wednesday, Mar. 18
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Room 4510 Sangren Hall, Western Michigan University
999 Rankin Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Developing a Writing Practice

Explore your scholarly voice, building a sustainable writing practice, and strategically planning publications to establish yourself as a scholar as part of our Doctoral Student Professional…
Date: Wednesday, Mar. 18
Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.

The lIAS Experience!

The IIAS ExperienceVirtual Meet and Greet Wednesday, March 18 | 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.Join our virtual event to meet IIAS faculty and learn how our programs explore human cultures, diversity, and…
Date: Wednesday, Mar. 18
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.

Secondary Education Master's Information Session (in-person)

Join us to learn more about the Master of Arts in Secondary Education. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Please register for location details.
Date: Wednesday, Mar. 18
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Book Club - Neither Settler Nor Native

The Ethics Center is hosting a book club on Neither Settler Nor Native: The Making and Unmaking of Permanent Minorities by Mahmood Mamdani. The author proposes that decolonization requires exploring…
Date: Wednesday, Mar. 18
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Zoom
Four musicians (holding a cello, viola, and two violins, respectively) stand in a forested area.

Bullock Series: Varo String Quartet

“Destined to impress even the most attuned music lovers” (Chicago Magazine), Varo String Quartet (Carmen Abelson and Hannah Christiansen, violins; Lena Vidulich, viola; and Isidora Nojkovic, cello)…
Date: Wednesday, Mar. 18
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US