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Feb. 12, 2024
Greetings Students!
We have all kinds of events coming up that you might enjoy. The schedule includes new programming at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and the Black Artists' Exhibit at the college's Center for New Media. Later in the month, the college will host a special program, "African Americans and the Arts," on Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Room 4240 at the Texas Township Campus, in observance of the national theme for Black History Month 2024. The event will feature performances of local African American actors, artists, musicians and provide a shared connection to the rich African American cultural heritage in Kalamazoo.
Additionally, many college clubs and organizations are also holding regular meetings. You might learn something new or even make new friends. A calendar of activities is available on the homepage of the college website. I hope that you will take advantage of all that the college has to offer.
As I walk through our campuses and see you in the hallways, I continue to be amazed by your determination and flexibility as you complete your education. Please remain resilient and positive. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to your faculty members or to Student Development Services. We are here to help you achieve your goals.
Sincerely,
L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D.
President
Register Now for Kalamazoo Valley Youth Summer Camps
Looking for some summer fun for your children? Explore Kalamazoo Valley's wide variety of youth summer camps. From athletics to hands-on learning, there's plenty at Kalamazoo Valley to keep kids busy all summer long! Click here to register and learn more.
Register Now for Winter 2024 Late-Starting Classes
Winter semester is underway at Kalamazoo Valley, but there's still time to register. Second half-semester classes begin Feb. 27. A variety of classes are available. Click here to view course offerings and click here to register. Important dates for dropping and adding classes include:
- Last day to add (second half-semester classes) is March 4.
- Last day to drop for a refund (second half semester classes) is March 4.
Advisors and counselors are available to help answer questions. To schedule an appointment, call 269.488.4040.
Opportunities for Local Jobs in Education
Community guests from KRESA and KCReady 4's will be sharing information about substitute teaching and working as a paraprofessional, as well as highlighting other local employment opportunities.
Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 7 - 8:30 p.m. Room 4240 (TTC)
Students and community members are invited to attend in person or via Zoom. Those who would like to connect on Zoom should contact Cheryl Almeda at calmeda@kvcc.edu. She will send a Zoom link for the evening program. Come for information, refreshments, fun giveaways and for an engaging evening spent with people who love and value the mission of education.
 Submissions Accepted for Ned Foskey Poetry Prize Contest
Submissions for the annual Ned Foskey Poetry Prize Contest are being accepted until March 22, 2024. All Kalamazoo Valley students are eligible to enter. Foskey was a tutor in Kalamazoo Valley's Writing Center and the contest was established by his family to honor his memory and the students who he enjoyed helping. Winners will receive a cash prize. All winners and honorable mentions will be invited to read at the Ned Foskey Poetry Prize Reading on May 3.
You may submit up to three previously unpublished poems. Poems must be typed. Your name name should not appear on the poems themselves. Poems and an accompanying cover page should be dropped off at the Faculty Reception Desk on or before the deadline or mailed to: Ned Foskey Poetry Prize, English Department, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 West O Ave., P.O. Box 4070, Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070. Mailed entries must be postmarked by the deadline. If you would like confirmation that your mailed entry has been received, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard. Entries will not be returned, so please keep a copy. Access the entry form here.
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Hours and Contact Information
Looking for a Job, Internship, Apprenticeship and/or Volunteer Opportunity?
Student Employment Services assists students with job searching, resume writing and interview practicing. Visit Career Coach, Kalamazoo Valley's online job board, to see if there is something that interests you. If you are looking for something other than what is listed, we can help. Call 269.488.4040 or email careercenter@kvcc.edu to schedule an appointment.
Here are some of the jobs currently posted on Career Coach:
Business Pathways (Accounting/Business/Information Technology/Marketing/Administrative Assistant)
Retail Personal Banker Associate I - Fifth Third Bank
Computer Tech & Customer Service - Afftech Inc.
Building Coordinator - City of Portage
Inventory Specialist - Imperial Beverage
Attendance Secretary - Portage Public Schools
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement/Public Service
Campus Safety Officer - Kalamazoo College
Police Officer - Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribal Government
Culinary/Brewing (Sustainable Food Systems)
Bakery Staff - Dessert First
Cook - Vineyard Assisted Living
Pastry Chef - Firekeepers Casino and Hotel
Education
Several education related openings
Engineering & Skilled Trades
Process Technician & Machine Operator jobs - AtWork Personnel
Maintenance Technician - Ram Partners, Willow Creek Apartments
Engineering Technician - FBN Sales, Inc.
Facilities Technician - Bell's Brewery
Apprentice Electrician - ControlNET
Maintenance Mechanic - Kalsec
General Studies
Merchandiser - Imperial Beverage
Picking/Packing Clerk - AtWork Personnel
Health Careers
Donor Support Technician/Phlebotomy Assistant & Phlebotomy jobs - CSL Plasma
Graduate Nurse and Nurse Externship jobs - Bronson Healthcare Group
Dental Hygienist - several postings
Medical Scribe - Helix Scribe Solutions
Graduate Respiratory Therapist - Bronson Healthcare Group
Multiple direct care worker/home health aide postings
Human Services/Social Sciences/Public Services
Parks & Recreation Event Program Manager - City of Portage
Housing Resource Specialist - City of Portage
Peer Support Specialist NAVIGATE Team - Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
Volunteer/Unpaid Internship Opportunities
Various remote volunteer and internship opportunities with The Borgen Project
Front Desk Volunteer - Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes
Companionship Volunteer - Elara Caring
Loads of Art Supplies at the Bookstore
Did you know Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Bookstore has one of the best art supply selections in town? From Conté crayons to Cotman brushes, from Prismacolor pencils, markers and pastels to paint, you can create your own masterpiece with materials from the Bookstore. Moreover, everything that our art faculty requires for classes is here! Stop in today or shop anytime online at bookstore.kvcc.edu. Remember, online orders can be shipped to any address you choose for $5. Or, if you prefer, pick up your web orders in person at the Texas Township Campus Bookstore or at the Anna Whitten Hall Library at the Arcadia Commons Campus in downtown Kalamazoo. The Bookstore is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Save the Date for a LGBTQ+ Student Panel Discussion on April 2
LGBTQ+ students from Kalamazoo Valley, Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College will discuss their stories and answer questions from attendees during a panel discussion planned for Tuesday, April 2, from noon to 1 p.m., in Room 4240 at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Texas Township Campus. Intended to provide a safe space for dialogue, the program will take place over a free lunch. The event is open to everyone, including students, staff, faculty and the public. It is presented by Kalamazoo Valley's LGBTQ+ Diversity Club and Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Preregistration is not required.
Four Home Basketball Games Planned for February
Let's show our school spirit and cheer on the women's and men's basketball teams at their four home games in February in the main gym at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Texas Township Campus. Admission is free. Dates and times below. Find the full season schedule at athletics.kvcc.edu.
Men's Team
- WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14, 7:30 p.m. (Home game vs. Kellogg Community College)
- SATURDAY, FEB. 17, 3 p.m. (Home game vs. Southwestern Michigan College)
- WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21, 7:30 p.m. (Home game vs. Marian University's Ancilla College)
- TUESDAY, FEB. 27, 7:30 p.m. (Home game vs. Glenn Oaks Community College)
Women's Team
- WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14, 5:30 p.m. (Home game vs. Kellogg Community College)
- SATURDAY, FEB. 17, 1 p.m. (Home game vs. Southwestern Michigan College)
- WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21, 5:30 p.m. (Home game vs. Marian University's Ancilla College)
- TUESDAY, FEB. 27, 5:30 p.m. (Home game vs. Glenn Oaks Community College)
PTK To Induct New Members on March 21
Kalamazoo Valley Community College's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for two-year colleges, recently extended new invitations for membership to eligible students. Those who accept are invited to participate in an optional induction ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on March 21 in the Texas Township Campus Theater, Room 4240. L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D., president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, will be the event's keynote speaker. more
Exhibit About Acclaimed Author Bonnie Jo Campbell Now Open
Award-winning local author Bonnie Jo Campbell brings her history, as well as many personal items from her writing world, to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum in a mini-exhibit that showcases "What It Means to Be a Hometown Writer." The exhibit features photos, awards, souvenirs from her travels, personal items from her writing world and an extended video interview with Campbell, all to showcase her work and inspirations for writing. It ends June 30. Admission is free to the exhibit and the museum.
165-Year History of Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital Explored
Did you know that Michigan's longest-operating mental hospital is in Kalamazoo? Learn the fascinating history of the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital at a new exhibit at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, on display from Feb. 3, 2024 through Jan. 19, 2025. "Kalamazoo State Hospital: 165 Years of Psychiatric Care" examines the history of its patients, employees and buildings on its Oakland Drive campus. It is a free exhibit.
Interactive Exhibit Illuminating the Wonders of Skin Opens Feb. 10
Explore the shape-shifting, color-changing and adaptable nature of skin and the technological innovations it inspires in the interactive, traveling exhibit "Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity," available from Feb. 10 through June 2, 2024 at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum. The free exhibit aims to inspire wonder and curiosity about this uniquely complex organ, illustrate the incredibly adaptive properties of skin across all organisms, and spark dialogue and reflection about skin's role in shaping human culture and identity.
Looking Ahead: Fretboard Festival Coming March 1 - 2
Enjoy live concerts and more at the 19th Annual Fretboard Festival from March 1 - 2 at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Anna Whitten Hall in downtown Kalamazoo. This free annual celebration of Kalamazoo's stringed-instrument legacy and musical heritage invites visitors to meet instrument designers and learn about their trade, attend workshops for a variety of stringed instruments, and watch musicians perform. The festival kicks off with a musical performance featuring El Ballet Folklórico Estudianti Mariachi and a discussion of Mariachi in Mexican culture on Friday, March 1, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., then continues on Saturday, March 2, from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Visit kalamazoomuseum.org for the lineup and the link to register to view virtually.
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