July 8, 2024
Greetings students,
Pursuing your educational goals requires a great investment of talent, time and energy. Many juggle multiple commitments in addition to college, including holding jobs, providing childcare and caring for family members or friends.
We know that your life is busy. At the same time, summer can provide a season for rest and relaxation. I hope that you will be able to take some time away from your many responsibilities to truly rest and recharge in the coming weeks.
I have found that time away from the office, classroom and day-to-day activities allows me to reflect on accomplishments and plan for the future. However you plan to rest and recharge this summer, please know it is worth the effort.
We wish you much continued success.
Sincerely,
L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D.
President
Tuition is Due July 15
Payment for early fall semester registration is due Monday, July 15 by 7 p.m. If payment or payment arrangements are not made, your classes will be dropped. A Payment Plan is available for fall semester. Go to www.kvcc.edu/myvalley and select: Set Up Payment Plan to enroll today.
Registration will be closed for non-payment cancellations Monday, July 15 at 7 p.m. through Thursday, July 18 at 7 a.m. Beginning Thursday, July 18, 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.
Upcoming Important Dates
- Registration will be closed for non-payment cancellations Monday, July 15 at 7 p.m. through Thursday, July 18 at 7 a.m. Beginning Thursday, July 18, 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.
- Last day to withdraw from first 12-week classes is Thursday, July 18.
Apply Now for Michigan Reconnect
If you're 21 or older, you could qualify for free tuition through the Michigan Reconnect scholarship. The application process is simple and takes less than five minutes. Learn more at www.kvcc.edu/reconnect.
Updates from KVAAP
New Eligibility Requirements
KVAAP recently expanded its eligibility requirements so more students can qualify. Students can now enter the program with up to 30 credit hours earned instead of 15 credit hours. Students are required to take nine or more credit hours per semester, instead of 12 credit hours.
Learn more about all of the eligibility requirements at kvcc.edu/kvaap or email KVAAP staff at kvaap@kvcc.edu.
Upcoming KVAAP Events
- Tuesday, July 9 | 5 p.m. | KVAAP Info Session
Attending a KVAAP Info Session is a required part of the application process. Register here.
Updates from the Libraries
Need Help Now?
Ask a Librarian. Librarians can answer your questions about research and citation. Visit us, schedule ahead or use our 24/7 chat service.
- Getting started with research
- Finding "scholarly" or "peer reviewed" articles or books
- Citing sources in MLA or APA
Research & Citation Resources
Study Spaces
The Libraries are great hot spots for keeping cool this summer. Both libraries feature quiet, cozy air-conditioned study spaces in unique environments. We have tables, computers, comfy armchairs and isolated study cubicles with plenty of room to situate yourself and your belongings. Relax and have a drink or snack. The Texas Township library has closed study rooms for extra privacy - ask about availability. The Anna Whitten Hall library features a unique scenic lookout over downtown Kalamazoo and the TTC library offers a panoramic two-story view of the surrounding nature preserve.
Hours and Contact Information
What is Psychological Safe? Find out July 23
You're invited to a one-hour workshop on fostering psychological safety and self-awareness to be held Tuesday, July 23, from 10 - 11 a.m., in Room 4380 on the Texas Township Campus. Gain practical tools to express your authentic self and thrive both professionally and personally. Explore social identities and learn respectful interaction guidelines. Tea, coffee and pastries are served. It is the second in a new series from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion called "DiversiTea!," featuring discussions over tea. Preregistration is required.
Frisbee, Anyone? Get a Cougar-branded One this Summer!
Today we salute Walter Fredrick Morrison, inventor of the Frisbee! You can honor Morrison this summer with your very own Cougar flying disc! Get yours at the Texas Township Campus Bookstore! Shop in person or online. Now a little trivia: The Frisbee was originally called Pluto Platter when the Wham-O toy company began production of the disc in 1957. Who knew?
July Art Hop Features Work of Alisha Richardson
The July Art Hop exhibit at the Center for New Media is "No Life Like This Again" by Alisha Richardson. The show opens on July 12 at 5:30 p.m. The exhibit is a mixed media traditional art series celebrating the depth and temporary nature of the human experience. Each piece is inspired by the artist's own life, showcasing the beauty of nature and music intertwined with the complexities of our emotions.
The series explores a variety of mediums, including ink as the primary medium, used alongside colored pencil, gouache and metallic foils. Also on display will be the artist's sketchbook and various work-in-progress sketches of the final pieces to highlight the behind-the-scenes process of creating art. Support is provided by the Kalamazoo Artistic Development Initiative, a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.
The Center for New Media's Arcus Gallery, located at 100 E. Michigan Ave. in downtown Kalamazoo, hosts art exhibits from 5:30 - 8 p.m. during the city of Kalamazoo's Art Hops. Gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday from noon to 2 p.m.
Free, Interactive Rain Garden Tours Offered Through Aug. 31
Explore the museum's Rain Garden with free interactive tours available at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays through Aug. 31. The 20-minute tours are designed for all ages. Preregistration is encouraged. Tours will be canceled or moved inside in cases of inclement weather. Visit kalamazoomuseum.org for more information.
Exhibit Exposes Youth to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math
The newest exhibit at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum brings to life New York Times best-selling children's book series "The Questioneers," which centers on five fearless, problem-solving second-graders who dream big, persevere and aspire to science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) careers. The free traveling exhibit "The Questioneers: Read. Question. Think. PLAY!" is open now through Sept. 1. The exhibit poses questions, identifies challenges and sparks creative problem-solving. Admission is free to the exhibit and the museum. Visit kalamazoomuseum.org for more details.
Take the Kids to the Museum for Free Summer Activities
Need free activities to keep your children's minds active this summer? Bring your young ones to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum's drop-in Discovery Quest program from June 20 through July 25. Every week, expect different science, technology, engineering, art and math activities for grades kindergarten through seventh. Youth will read, question, think and play. Activities include enjoying story times and scavenger hunts, learning about the science of light, designing a building, and more. No registration needed. Just show up! Admission is free to the program and to the museum. Special science-related planetarium will be available for $3 per person. Find the full schedule of activities with dates and times at kalamazoomuseum.org.
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