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Do you like good food, beer and wine and a good cause? Plan to attend the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation's Opportunities for Education Scholarship Fundraising event on Thursday, Sept. 22.
This event is the KVCC Foundation's primary source of funding for student scholarships. The need for financial aid among students continues to rise steadily. Each year, Kalamazoo Valley Community College processes nearly 10,000 requests for financial aid. Of those requests, 40 percent receive some form of financial aid. This student scholarship fundraiser helps the KVCC Foundation provide the highest level of financial support for students at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
This event will take place under a big tent and will feature hearty and delicious tastings from area restaurants, faculty chefs, and graduates from Kalamazoo Valley's culinary arts program. A selection of Bell's beer and a variety of wine will be available. Ticket holders will enjoy a walk-around tasting to sample signature dishes provided by the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Culinary Arts Program, Brick and Brine, Bell's Brewery, West Michigan Pasta and Provisions, WL SocialHouse and Cove Lakeside Bistro. Self-guided tours among the vegetables, flowers and herbs growing in the Food Innovation Center's hoop houses and greenhouse will be available.
This event is open to the public and begins at 5:30 p.m. at the college's Food Innovation Center located at 224 E. Crosstown Parkway, part of Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Bronson Healthy Living Campus. A short program will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Individual tickets are $100 and student tickets are $35. There are also four special packages that can be purchased prior to the event.
Come enjoy yourself and help raise funds for student scholarships. You can purchase tickets and find more package information at www.kvcc.edu./foundation. For more information, contact Dana DeLuca, Foundation Officer, at ddeluca@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4442.
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Support Student Scholarships by Purchasing One of These Packages!
Package 1 | Taps on Tuesday ($2,500)
Hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine for up to 24 people in Kalamazoo Valley's 418 Restaurant on a mutually agreeable Tuesday. Join Chef Lucas McFarland and culinary students for this happy hour type activity featuring student crafted beer and food pairings.
Package 2 | Brick and Brine Kitchen Table Experience - ($3,000)
Experience a unique 6-person, interactive chef experience with beverage pairing and dining at The Kitchen Table at Brick and Brine. This private room is located right off of our open-concept kitchen and allows exclusive sneak peeks into the inner workings of our culinary team. The experience goes beyond the location of the space. Guests can expect one-on-one interactions with our Chef throughout the meal. Ask questions, learn about the ingredients and artistry that's gone into crafting each dish, and enjoy a memorable evening at The Kitchen Table.
Package 3 | Cove Lakeside Bistro - Lakeside Dinner Experience ($3,000)
Enjoy a fabulous 5-course lakeside Wine Pairing Dinner for 6 people. Take in the scenic views of West Lake while enjoying the gourmet talents of the Cove Lakeside Bistro culinary team. If timing is planned right, you can make this a Sunset Dinner overlooking West Lake! Indoor or guaranteed outdoor seating (weather permitting). Available Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Expires September 1, 2023. Excludes holiday bookings.
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Package 4 | Backyard Build and Bell's Brewery Merch ($3,500)
Kalamazoo Valley's Industrial Trades team will build a custom 8 x 10 Garden Shed and deliver it to your home. The color of the shed may be selected by the buyer. The shed door may vary based on available supplies. The shed will be stocked with gardening basics (wheelbarrow, shovel, hose) and plantings provided by the Food Innovation Center. This unique package also includes two "No, Yeah" brand deck chairs, a retro cooler, pint glasses, playing cards and beverage koozies from Bell's Brewery.
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Gerard Dumond
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Haiti native Gerard Dumond, one of six students to graduate on June 17 from the college's Wind Turbine Technician Academy (WTTA), overcame many challenges during the six months that he studied at Kalamazoo Valley.
Dumond, 45, moved to New York City in 2016 when his uncle was able to enroll him in the Haitian Family Reunification Program. He took equivalency high school classes and attended Molloy College in Long Island, New York. "Since I was here, I wanted to go to school to learn English," he said. "I knew I wanted to study something here and I knew English was the way. I was the best student in my language classes."
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Rhea and Robert Corrion
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Robert and Rhea Corrion Endowed Scholarship Fund
Former Kalamazoo residents Bob and Rhea Corrion recently established the Robert and Rhea Corrion Endowed Scholarship Fund to benefit Kalamazoo Valley Community College students with financial needs. The fund was established with a $20,000 donation in June. To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5. Each year, one $1,000
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scholarship or two $500 scholarships will be awarded. To apply, students must complete the college's Scholarship Application and a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Corrions were both raised in the Detroit area. After high school, Rhea attended Detroit Business Institute and worked as a secretary for General Motors Corporation and Bob attended Lawrence Technical Institute. Bob transferred to Western Michigan University where he pursued a degree in air conditioning and refrigeration. He eventually received his bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and his master's degree in industrial supervision. Bob's first 20 years of work experience were in industrial sales and management. In 1980, an opportunity arose to purchase a manufacturing business in Portage called Koolant Koolers, and later, the business moved to Kalamazoo. "The company grew from four employees to 115 employees in less than 20 years," Rhea Corrion explained. Over the next 20 years, Bob invested in and grew industrial properties largely in the Kalamazoo area.
Rhea worked alongside Bob at Koolant Koolers and she has continued to help run the business from their home office. "The experience of attending a community college after high school opened doors for us," Rhea said. "We firmly believe that a community college experience enables students to pursue their interest in education. It can also help them obtain a skill that will align with their vision for a successful future. We are happy to support Kalamazoo Valley Community College in accomplishing these goals."
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College Celebrates Hispanic Heritage
Throughout August, the college will celebrate Hispanic heritage in partnership with El Concilio/Kalamazoo Hispanic Council during special activities, including a fine art show by local Hispanic artists at the Center for New Media, which opened on Aug. 5. The Center for New Media is located at the Arcadia Commons Campus at 100 E. Michigan Ave. in downtown Kalamazoo.
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Distinguished Alumni Webpage Launched!
Each year, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is proud to recognize an alumnus of distinction, one who has used his or her education toward personal and professional achievement, as well as contributing to the greater community. Take a moment to learn more about our Distinguished Alumni!
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Kalamazoo Valley Museum Exhibits
Forgotten Fighters of the Kalamazoo Boxing Academy
Join us Saturday, Sept. 10, at 1:30 p.m. for a reception, guest speakers and documentary premiere to celebrate the KBA's history.
Zany Contraptions
Rube Goldberg's cartoons and zany contraptions come to life through 3D, life-size machines and more in a humorous investigation of classic engineering principles. The "Rube Goldberg, The World of Hilarious Invention Exhibit!" was created by the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with the Heirs of Rube Goldberg. It will be on display through Sept. 11.
Wonder Media
Boost your skills in identifying misleading and inaccurate news and information at the "Wonder Media: Ask the Questions!" exhibit. Enjoy 14 highly interactive activity stations suitable for pre-teens, teens and adults. The free exhibit runs until December 2023.
Admission is free to these events and to the museum. Hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Friday; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit kalamazoomuseum.org.
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is operated by Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is governed by its Board of Trustees.
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Shop AmazonSmile and Support the KVCC Foundation
When you shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation. How do you sign up?
- Create an account with Amazon or sign in to your Amazon account and select Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation as your charitable organization of choice.
- Then, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the KVCC Foundation.
- Shop and support the KVCC Foundation! No additional costs will be incurred to you during the donation process.
A recent study indicated that six separate motives are involved in philanthropic giving, including trust (seeing charities properly use donations for the public good), altruism (concern or compassion for those less fortunate), social benefits (non-monetary benefit, being part of a social network), tax benefits (monetary private benefits) and egoism (enhance good feelings about oneself).
- Dr. Sarah Konrath, author of Eight Myths of U.S. Philanthropy
Make an impact. Although the past two years marked a time of widespread change, the overarching trends in philanthropy are positive: individuals, companies and groups continue to invest in the causes they care about. Through planned giving, you can create a lasting impact on your community and make a difference for future generations to come. If you are interested in learning how you can help students, contact Linda Depta, Foundation executive director, at 269.488.4821 or Dana DeLuca, Foundation officer, at 269.488.4442.
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