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MISSION STATEMENT
Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable
opportunities that empower all to learn, grow and thrive.
Jan. 29, 2024

signature: L. Marshall Washington
L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D.
President

finance and business
2023 Form 1098-T Available
2023 Form 1098-T may be viewed online by logging into your MyValley account at www.kvcc.edu and then choosing "My 1098-T" under the My Links section. Enter 2023 for the tax year and press enter to view your form. Printed copies of Form 1098-T will be mailed no later than Jan. 31 to your address on file with Kalamazoo Valley Community College. If you did not have any activity with Kalamazoo Valley in 2023 or your scholarships and grants were more than your payments, you may not have a 1098-T for 2023. Please see the 1098-T FAQ documentation on the Kalamazoo Valley website for more information.
 
Questions regarding the amounts being reported on your 1098-T may be directed to the Student Financial Services office at finaid@kvcc.edu or by calling 269.488.4340.  If there is an error in your student information, please contact the Admissions, Registration and Records office at arr@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4281.
admissions, registration, and records
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 12-week classes) is TODAY, Jan. 29.
  • Last day to drop for a refund (second 12-week classes) is Feb. 1.
  • 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. 
student development services
Missed This Week's Valley Food Share? Stop by our Free Food Pantry
Student Development Services now offers free food and personal hygiene items to students. If you missed this week's Valley Food Share or just need some things to get through the day, stop by Room 9300 at the Texas Township Campus or Room 109 at Anna Whitten Hall in downtown Kalamazoo. Each bag contains enough ingredients for two to three meals. Check with the front desk at each location or contact an advisor or counselor. Call 269.488.4040 for more information.
Free books from the kalamazoo public library bookmobile. A mobile library event. Monday, January 29, 1 to 3 pm at the Texas township campus, flagpole entrance parking lot. Pick up your free copy of new York times bestselling author RF Kuang’s “yellowface.” The new reading together book a community reading program sponsored by the kalamazoo public library (KPL). Yellowface takes on questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation not only in the publishing industry but the persistent erasure of Asian-american voices and history by western white society.
blood drive at kalamazoo valley community college. Monday, January 29 from 10am to 4pm at the culinary and allied health building, room 207. All community member are welcome to schedule a time to donate blood. Interested donors are asked to register by going to redcrossblood.org and entering the sponsor code “KVCC” in the appointment search box. Appointments are required for blood donations during this event. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to complete you pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College's MLK - Beyond the Dream Beloved Community Join kalamazoo valley community college for a lunchtime discussion celebrating the legacy of dr. martin luther king jr this black history month our theme once again is defining the beloved community. How can we work together to build king’s vision of a beloved community? Event is free and open to the public. Thursday, February 1, from noon to 1:30pm, room 4240, Texas township campus. Lunch is free. Rsvp to trice batson at tbatson@kvcc.edu
honor's program
Donate Warm Clothing Feb. 1 - 15
Kalamazoo Valley's Honors Program is conducting a warm clothing collection drive to benefit United for the Unsheltered of Kalamazoo. All community members are invited to donate new or gently used socks, boots, coats, scarves, hats, gloves, blankets, pants, shirts and hand warmers for the unsheltered. The drive takes place Feb. 1 - 15. Collection bins will be located across the Texas Township Campus. more
Image is a flyer containing a two small photos on the left side. The top photo is of a woman standing before a river with trees lining the far bank behind her. She is wearing long sleeves and a microfleece vest. The bottom photo is that of a book cover that depicts and the front of a boat heading down a river that looks similar to the river in the background of the top photo. The words on the cover read bonnie jo campbell. Once upon a river. At the bottom of the flyer, are three logos. The first is simple black and white drawing of a man in round lensed glasses and includes the words kalamazoo film society. The other two logos are just text. The first reads Kalamazoo Valley Museum. The second reads Kalamazoo valley community college. Text of the flyer reads visiting writers seris. Free author talk and film screening bonnie jo campbell Friday, February 2, ticketed event. Kalamzoo valley community college Texas township campus, Dale B lake auditorium. 2PM pre-talk, student lounge (no ticket needed). 5 PM author and director discussion. 6pm, film screening. 8pm book signing. Hear nationally acclaimed author bonnie jo campbell and director haroula rose discuss their collaboration to make bonnie jo’s best-selling book “once upon a river” into an award-winning movie. Film screening and book signing to follow. Book sales also include her new book, “the waters” get free tickets at kalamazoomuseum.org. or visit kalamazoo valley’s Texas township campus bookstore or email bookstore@kvcc.edu. Bonus, see the mini exhibit about campbell at the kalamazoo valley museum from January 20 to June 30. Watch an interview with her at kalamazoomuseum.org.
center for new media
CNM to Host February Black Artists Exhibit
In collaboration with community partners, Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Center for New Media will host an exhibition of works by local Black artists in February 2024. The exhibition is part of the college's celebration of Black History Month. Artwork will be exhibited in the Center for New Media and its Arcus Gallery throughout the month of February. The exhibit's opening will coincide with the city of Kalamazoo's Feb. 2 Art Hop. more
  libraries
Kalamazoo Valley Libraries: Music Book Collection
Music Books
From classical to jazz and blues, rap, rock and pop to country, the Libraries have an impressive collection of books about music and musicians. Whether you want biographies or insights into artists, their works or their careers or studied analysis of musical movements and their cultural impact, you can look under M in the shelves and find something good. There's even sheet music, as well as instructions to learn an instrument and create your own sound. Ask our friendly librarians about ways to browse our music titles and more.

Hours and Contact Information
 student employment services
Looking for a Job, Internship, Apprenticeship and/or Volunteer Opportunity?
Student Employment Services assists students with job searching, resume writing and practice interviewing. Visit Career Coach, Kalamazoo Valley's online job board to see if there is something that interests you. If you are looking for something different other than what is listed, we can help. Call 269.488.4040 or email careercenter@kvcc.edu to schedule an appointment. Below are some of the jobs currently posted on Career Coach.
 
Business Pathways
Merchandiser - Imperial Beverage
Computer Tech & Customer Service - Afftech Inc.
Inventory Specialist - Imperial Beverage
Attendance Secretary - Portage Public Schools
 
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement/Public Service
Police Officer - Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribal Government
 
Sustainable Food Systems
Multiple culinary postings

Education
Several education related openings
 
Engineering & Skilled Trades
Process Technician - AtWork Personal
Engineering Technician - FBN
Facilities Technician - Bell's Brewery
 
Health Careers
Graduate Nurse - Bronson Healthcare Group
Dental Hygienist - several postings
Medical Scribe - Helix Scribe Solutions
Mental Health Clinician - Assertive Community Treatment Team - Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
 
Volunteer/Unpaid Internship Opportunities
Various remote volunteer and internship opportunities with The Borgen Project helping the less fortunate.
UPCOMING WEBINAR LINKEDIN 101 Join 10,000 Degrees to learn about the power of LinkedIn and how to use the platform to network and job search. We’ll cover the basics of LinkedIn—creating your professional brand, how to build your professional network, and strategies for your internship and job search utilizing LinkedIn. Students who meet the eligibility can receive a one-time, 12-month FREE LinkedIn Premium Account, which is over a $500 value! Who is eligible for a free LinkedIn Premium account? • Any student currently attending a community college in the United States or: o Students who are part of a 10,000 Degrees community partner organization o Any 10,000 Degrees college student • Must register for and attend one of our LinkedIn Webinars • Have never received a free 12-month premium subscription in the past Thank you to our event partner: LinkedIn ________________________________________ TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT REGISTER NOW! 10000degrees.org/linkedin-101-apr-9 ATTEND FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A $50 GIFT CARD!
distinguished alumni award
Call for Nominations for Distinguished Alumni
Do you know a Kalamazoo Valley Community College alum who has earned distinction in hisor her career field? Are you aware of a Kalamazoo Valley alum who has modeled exemplary personal growth and accomplishment? Kalamazoo Valley Community College is inviting you to share the names and accomplishments of outstanding Kalamazoo Valley alumni to be considered for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. Award criteria, nomination form and submission guidelines can be found here. To be considered for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award, nominations should be received no later than Feb. 1, 2024. Contact Denise Thomas, alumni relations coordinator at 269.488.4314 or dthomas1@kvcc.edu for more information. Take a moment and meet Kalamazoo Valley's previous Distinguished Alumni.
  student financial services
image is a photo of a person in a blue cougar mascot costume standing in gym full of exercise equipmant. Text over the image is contained in a solid white text box and includes a cartoonish drawing of the mascot in the photo. text reads "introducing Kal, kalamazoo valley community college mascot. watch for kal around campus and in the community.
Scholarships Available for Students to be Mascot
Want to be Kal, the Kalamazoo Valley mascot? Apply now for the Kalamazoo Valley Mascot Scholarship. Up to two students will be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $1,200 per semester when agreeing to represent Kalamazoo Valley Community College at on-and-off campus events. Students will share the responsibility during the fall and winter semesters with the possibility for additional scholarship funds for the summer semester. Appearances include: community festivals, local K-12 school events, campus athletic games and student engagement activities on any of the college's campuses.
Requirements:
  • Be actively enrolled in at least six credit hours
  • Submit an application at www.kvcc.edu/finaid and tryout in front of a small committee
  • Attend mascot training
  • Do not disclose their identity until indicated by college administration
image is a flyer with an illustration of a plant growing out of a pot and being watered. At the top of the plant, a light bulb is emerging. Next to the illustration is a photo of a young man wearing a brown coat and smiling. Text reads Financial Literacy and entrepreneurship. Thursday, February 29 from 2 to 3:15 pm. FREE. In room 128 of anna whitten hall. Lunch included. Get the new year off to a strong start by increasing your knowledge about financial literacy. Local businessman and valley alum tevyn grayson hosts two free presentations. The kalamazoo native received his associate degree in accounting in 2015 at kalamazoo valley and owns grayson accounting service, which he started in 2020.
The official kalamazoo valley community college cougar bookstore
Featured Item: Hewlett-Packard Laptop, $646.79
Looking for an inexpensive, thin laptop with long battery life? Employees and students alike might be interested in knowing that Hewlett Packard 15.6" laptops are sold for $646.79 at the Texas Township Bookstore. This model has a drive capacity of 256 GB. Payment can be made using financial aid, credit card, cash or a combination thereof. The Bookstore also sells a number of computer accessories, such as keyboard protectors and laptop sleeves, carrying cases and chargers. Buy in person at the Bookstore between 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or online anytime. Web orders may be picked up at TTC or the Anna Whitten Hall Library at the Arcadia Commons Campus in downtown Kalamazoo, or mailed to any address. Shipping is $5.
office of diversity and inclusion

Image is a photo of a woman’s smiling face. Over the image the text reads Emily Williams. Text below the photo reads what’s a microaggression? Part 2. Tuesday February 6, 1 to 2:30pm room 4240 at the Texas township campus. Free. Learn what microaggressions are and small steps we can take to increase justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion at work, school, and in society when Emily Williams, executive director of the Arcus center for social justice leadership at kalamazoo college, delivers a talk titled “small acts toward JEDI: naming microaggressions.” RSVP for lunch by emailing trice batson at tbatson@kvcc.edu
Valley Hosts Celebration of the Arts Feb. 27 for Black History Month
Join Kalamazoo Valley Community College at 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. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP with Trice Batson at tbatson@kvcc.edu. 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.

athletics
                              photo is of a woman in a blue long-sleeve shirt standing in front of a gray, wood patterned wall.
Welcome New Head Softball Coach Lisa Karau
Kalamazoo Valley Community College has named Lisa Karau as the new head softball coach, replacing Emily VanFleet. She started Dec. 5. Karau has played softball at the high school, community college and university levels. Out of high school, she was recruited to play softball at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa. After a year at Ellsworth, she transferred and played at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville for three additional years, where she earned a degree in physical education as a major and health education as a minor. She has coached in numerous capacities in the K-12 setting in Wisconsin and Michigan.

See the Valley Basketball Teams in Action!
Cheer on the women's and men's basketball teams at their home games tonight, Jan. 29, with start times at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., against Lake Michigan College in the main gym at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Texas Township Campus. Admission is free. Find the full season schedule at athletics.kvcc.edu. Below are upcoming games in February: Home games are in bold.
 
Men's Team
  • SATURDAY, FEB. 3, 3 p.m. (@ Glenn Oaks Community College)
  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7, 7:30 p.m.  (@ Lake Michigan College)
  • SATURDAY, FEB. 10, 3 p.m. (@Lansing Community College)
  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14, 7:30 p.m. (Home vs. Kellogg Community College)
  • SATURDAY, FEB. 17, 3 p.m.  (Home vs. Southwestern Michigan College)
  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21, 7:30 p.m.  (Home vs. Marian University's Ancilla College)
  • TUESDAY, FEB. 27, 7:30 p.m. (Home vs. Glenn Oaks Community College)
Women's Team
  • SATURDAY, FEB. 3, 1 p.m. (@ Glenn Oaks Community College)
  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7, 5:30 p.m.  (@ Lake Michigan College)
  • SATURDAY, FEB. 10, 1 p.m. (@ Lansing Community College)
  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14, 5:30 p.m. (Home vs. Kellogg Community College)
  • SATURDAY, FEB. 17, 1 p.m.  (Home vs. Southwestern Michigan College)
  • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21, 5:30 p.m.  (Home vs. Marian University's Ancilla College)
  • TUESDAY, FEB. 27, 5:30 p.m. (Home vs. Glenn Oaks Community College)  
 
 what's happening at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum. the kalamazoo valley museum is operated by kalamazoo valley community college and is governed by its board of trustees.
The image shows a glass-enclosed exhibit featuring a writer's workspace and personal items. On the left side, there is a white bookshelf filled with various books. A small framed photo, a sculpture, and a copy of a book titled Once Upon a River are displayed on top of the bookshelf. To the right, a wooden desk holds several objects, including a notebook, papers, framed photographs, mugs, and a copy of the book The Waters by Bonnie Campbell. Behind the desk, a large vintage poster of Annie Oakley from Buffalo Bill's Wild West show hangs on the wall. The setup appears to replicate an author's writing space, offering a glimpse into their environment and inspirations.
Exhibit About Acclaimed Author Bonnie Jo Campbell Opened Jan. 20
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.

                  image is of an tall stone and brick water tower. text over the image reads: Kalamazoo State Hospital: 165 years of psychiatric care.
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 Regional 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. The free exhibit features a range of items, from life-size versions of historical photos to patient artwork and original furniture, such as rocking and dining-room chairs, and recreations of patient and employee sleeping quarters; at one time, employees were required to sleep at the hospital.

image an close in photo of a reptile skin. text above reads: Skin. living armor, evolving identity.
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 exhibit "Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity," available from Feb. 10, 2024 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. Expect a range of collections and engaging interactive experiences.
 
adult discovery series and retro café
Museum's Next Adult Discovery Series and Retro Caf� is Feb. 13

Join the Kalamazoo Valley Museum for its next monthly Adult Discovery Series and Retro Cafe. It starts at 2 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Guests on Feb. 13 will enjoy engaging cosmic chemistry demonstrations. It includes a $3 presenter-led planetarium experience, and concludes with light refreshments. Pre-registration is required at kalamazoomuseum.org or 269.373.7990. 

 
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6767 West O Avenue
PO Box 4070
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070
269.488.4400