11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Career Studio Open House

11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Richardson Room

Location: Hicks Student Center

Our retail cafe features a wide variety of delicious, made-to-order food options including signature sandwiches, flat breads, smoothies, and yogurt bowls. There’s an abundance of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options too. Families may pay via credit/debit card only.

11-11:50 a.m. | Honors Day Convocation

1-4 p.m. | Witch: A Label and Its Repercussions Rare Book Room Exhibit

Location: Upjohn Library Commons, A.M. Todd Rare Book Room, 3rd floor

“Witch” is a term that shows up throughout pop culture, from books to movies we see examples of witches as old crones or beautiful young women, from scary and harmful to protectors or healers. This exhibit hopes to show some of the history of the label of “witch,” how it has been used to harm during the early modern European witch-hunts and how it was then integrated into literature through works like Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Hansel and Gretel.

1-4 p.m. | Financial Aid Individual Consultation

Location: Mandelle, Financial Aid Office 111

Have questions about your student’s scholarships or need-based aid? Feel free to stop by the Financial Aid Office where Financial Aid staff will be available to answer questions. The Financial Aid Office is down one flight of stairs when entering Mandelle from the Quad side. It is on the main level when entering Mandelle from the Academy Street side.

2-4 p.m. | Center for Civic Engagement Open House

Location: Dewing Hall, Ground Floor (use the east entrance off of Red Square to enter the building), Center for Civic Engagement Community Room

We invite you to stop by the Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) and speak to staff and our Civic Engagement Scholars about the vast programs offered for students to engage with the local community. Each year, the CCE partners with over 47 different community organizations and many academic departments and classes to involve over 450 students. Learn from the students themselves how civic engagement helps students find a sense of purpose, gain the ability to “cross borders,” assume program and project leadership roles, and explore pathways to meaningful careers.

4:30-6 p.m. | Hoop House Community Garden Open Hours

Location: Hoop House (located behind the Fitness & Wellness Center)

Stop by our Hoop House community garden to see what’s growing, harvest vegetables, and meet Hoop House student interns. The Hoop House gardens are supported by the Environmental Stewardship Center and Center for Civic Engagement.  

Evening | Explore Kalamazoo with Your Student

6:30-7:30 p.m. | German Lantern Walk

Location: Red Square (located next to Academy Street between Mandelle and Dewing)

It is a fall tradition in Germany for kids to make lanterns and have a “Laternenlauf” or lantern parade. Join us to sing German songs and enjoy seasonal treats. No German knowledge needed. We will provide lanterns for the kids. Sponsored by the German Studies Department.

7:00-9:00 p.m. | Get Smashed!

Location: The Quad

Join Wellness and CARE to smash some pumpkins to vent out frustrations and stress. Learn about healthier choices to de-stress than getting smashed (intoxicated). Bring your old pumpkins to add to our pile! *

     *We also want to help the earth! Old Jack O’ Lanterns contribute to food waste and methane. We aim to compost the remains of the Jack O’ Lanterns.

10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Brunch

Location: Hicks Student Center, Welles Dining Hall

Our premier dining location, Welles serves all-you-care-to-eat meals to please any appetite, including our fresh and colorful salad bar, dynamic chef-attended action station, daily entrée features, vegan and vegetarian options, as well as our Inspired Eats inclusive dining station.

Families may pay at the door via credit/debit card only.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Witch: A Label and Its Repercussions Rare Book Room Exhibit

Location: Upjohn Library Commons, A.M. Todd Rare Book Room, 3rd floor

“Witch” is a term that shows up throughout pop culture, from books to movies we see examples of witches as old crones or beautiful young women, from scary and harmful to protectors or healers. This exhibit hopes to show some of the history of the label of “witch,” how it has been used to harm during the early modern European witch-hunts and how it was then integrated into literature through works like Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Hansel and Gretel.

1 p.m. | Kalamazoo vs. Alma Home Football Game

Location: Angell Field

Come and cheer on our Hornet football team as they take on the Alma Scots!

1 p.m. | Kalamazoo vs. Grinnell Home Men’s Basketball Game

Evening | Explore Kalamazoo with Your Student

Pick up a list of shopping, walking, and dining suggestions at the Information Table.

All Day | Explore Kalamazoo

Various Times | Worship Services

10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Brunch