Feb. 27, 2024
Greetings students,
March is Women's History Month. For educators and students, the month provides an important opportunity to explore women's contributions to our lives.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College has been well served by talented female leaders and educators during its nearly 60 year history. Kalamazoo leader and activist Anna Whitten joined the Kalamazoo Valley Board of Trustees when the college opened in 1966 and served as secretary until she died in 2016. College trustees named Anna Whitten Hall after her in 2004 in honor of her years of service.
Marilyn J. Schlack, after whom the Culinary and Allied Health building was named, was the first woman president of a Michigan community college when she became the second president of Kalamazoo Valley in 1982. She led the college for 37 years until she retired in 2018.
The current chairperson of the college Board of Trustees is Lucinda Stinson, a long-time Kalamazoo administrator, leader and educator. We also benefit from the leadership of five other female trustees: Julia Buck, Dawn DeLuca, Mary Gustas, Kathy Purnell and Sherry Thomas-Cloud. In addition, the efforts of dozens and dozens of dedicated and talented female faculty members, administrators and staff have helped create the respected reputation of Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
Recognizing the achievements of women in all facets of life, including our homes, workplaces and in our communities, has a huge impact on the development of self-respect and new opportunities for girls and young women. Throughout the month of March, I plan to communicate with many of the women who have made an impact on my life and thank them for their influence. I hope that you will consider doing this as well.
Sincerely,
L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D.
President
Summer 2024 Registration Begins March 4
Registration for the Summer 2024 semester begins the week of March 4 and is based on earned credit hours. Click here to view the Summer 2024 course schedule. Summer registration dates are as follows:
- Students with 36 or more credit hours | March 4 at 8 a.m.
- Students with 24 or more credit hours | March 5 at 8 a.m.
- Students with 12 or more credit hours | March 6 at 8 a.m.
- Registration for all other students | March 7 at 8 a.m.
Payment is due April 2 by 7 p.m., when registration temporarily closes for non-payment cancellations. Upon reopening on April 5, classes that are not paid for, on a payment plan, covered by financial aid or covered by a third-party will be dropped after five business days of registration. Advisors and counselors are available to help students select the correct courses for each degree plan. To schedule an appointment, call 269.488.4040.
Deadline to Petition to Graduate is March 31
Are you planning to graduate in April? The deadline to petition to graduate for winter semester completion is March 31. Students who petition after the deadline may not have their names printed in the April 2024 Commencement program book. Click here to submit your application.
Students are encouraged to take part in celebrating their achievements by attending commencement on April 28 at 2 p.m. at Miller Auditorium. Information will be emailed to eligible participants on April 1. Click here to see highlights from the December commencement. For questions, call the Admissions, Registration and Records office at 269.488.4281.
Warm Clothing Drive Collects More than 200 Donations
Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Honors Program recently collected more than 200 clothing donations for United for the Unsheltered of Kalamazoo. Donation bins were located across the college's Texas Township Campus from Feb. 1 - 15. The drive collected a total of 204 items, including 29 coats/jackets, 50 hats, 17 pairs of gloves, 20 scarves, 14 pairs of pants, 24 tops, 33 pairs of socks, three blankets and four pairs of shoes. more
Opportunities for Local Jobs in Education
Community guests from KRESA and KCReady 4s 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. 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. Access the entry form here.
Kalamazoo Valley Libraries: Research and Citation Assistance
NEW! Schedule a Research Appointment with a Librarian
Set a one-on-one meeting with a librarian
Research & Citation Help
Library staff is standing by to help you with any phase of your research, from deciding on and focusing your topic, to finding reliable information in our books, databases and on the web, to properly citing your sources. You can:
Research & Citation Resources
Hours and Contact Information
Cheer on the Cougar Basketball Teams at their Final Games on Feb. 27!
Show your school spirit and come out to the final conference basketball games of the season on Tuesday, Feb. 27, when the Cougars take on Glen Oaks Community College in the main gym at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Texas Township Campus. Women play at 5:30 p.m. and the men at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Read a preview about the game here. For scores and more information, athletics.kvcc.edu.
Summer Youth Sports Camps Registration Now Open
Attention parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles! Kalamazoo Valley Community College offers half-day summer sports camps in boy's and girl's basketball, volleyball and softball at its Texas Township Campus, for a fee. Registration opened Feb. 1. The four-day camps serve students in grades 6 through 12, and grades 4 on up for the girl's softball camp. To register and more information, visit athletics.kvcc.edu/camps
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.
Customer Service Representative - AtWork Personnel
Parks & Recreation Event Program Manager - City of Portage
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement/Public Service
Campus Safety Officer - Kalamazoo College
Michigan Department of Corrections - Corrections Officer
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
Maintenance Technician - Ram Partners, Willow Creek Apartments
Engineering Technician - FBN Sales, Inc.
Facilities Technician II - Kalsec
Apprentice Electrician - ControlNET
Maintenance Mechanic - Kalsec
General Studies
Picking/Packing Clerk - AtWork Personnel
Web or Converting Extra - Graphic Packaging Int
Health Careers
Donor Support Technician/Phlebotomy Assistant & Phlebotomy jobs - CSL Plasma
Dental Hygienist - Several Postings
Medical Scribe - Helix Scribe Solutions
Graduate Respiratory Therapist - Bronson Healthcare Group
Patient Care Assistant - Bronson Healthcare Group
Multiple direct care worker/home health aide postings
Human Services/Social Sciences/Public Services
Peer Support Specialist NAVIGATE Team - Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
Skill Building Technician - Residential Opportunities, Inc.
Housing Resource Specialist - City of Portage
Volunteer/Unpaid Internship Opportunities
Various remote volunteer and internship opportunities with The Borgen Project
Companionship Volunteer - Elara Caring
Save Money at the Bookstore Starting in March!
Get 20 percent off in the Texas Township Campus Bookstore on the LAST Tuesday of every month, starting in March! Feel free to take a spin through the Bookstore now to see what you'd like to buy. Or, take a peek online at bookstore.kvcc.edu. You'll find college-branded items like clothing and mugs, as well as computers, backpacks, binders, pens, markers, art supplies, calculators, snacks, water bottles (even Hydro Flask) and more. Books are excluded from the promotion.
Free Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses Available
Prepare for the solar eclipse happening on April 8, by visiting the Kalamazoo Valley Museum for a free pair of solar eclipse glasses. Get one per person while supplies last, starting March 1. It is important to note that looking directly at the sun can seriously damage your eyes. For your protection, use solar eclipse viewing glasses or a viewing device. Check out kalamazoomuseum.org to learn how to create a pinhole viewer to safely view the eclipse.
Enjoy Live Music at Free Fretboard Festival March 1 - 2
For the 19th year, the Fretboard Festival returns to downtown Kalamazoo to celebrate the city's stringed-instrument legacy and musical heritage. Enjoy FREE live performances, fascinating talks and workshops on Friday, March 1, from 5:30 - 9 p.m., and Saturday, March 2, from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Anna Whitten Hall. The festival kicks off Friday with El Ballet Folklórico Estudianti Mariachi taking the stage at 7 and 8 p.m. See the full lineup and how to view virtually at fretboardfestival.com.
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.
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.
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