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June 24, 2024
Greetings Students,
This stretch of wonderful summer weather is one of the reasons we live in Michigan! As we enjoy all that this season has to offer, continue to finish what you started.
You can do this! I urge you to stay focused on completing your studies so that you can achieve your goals. If you need assistance, reach out to student services.
As you look to the future, I remind you that registration is open for fall semester which begins on Sept. 4. We applaud your determination and will continue to do all we can to help you be successful.
Enjoy the summer and the warm weather!
Sincerely,
L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D.
President
Upcoming Important Dates
- First seven-week classes end Monday, June 24. Grades will be available Monday, July 1.
- Second seven-week classes start Tuesday, June 25.
- Summer recess (no classes) is Tuesday, July 2 - Wednesday, July 3.
- The college is closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
- Last day to drop/add for second seven-week classes is Monday, July 1
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.
Interest in School of Cosmetology and Barbering Exceeds Expectations
Kalamazoo Valley's new School of Cosmetology and Barbering will officially open its doors to students during the Fall 2024 semester. Classes will be taught by employees of the college in renovated spaces on the college's Texas Township Campus. The nearly 10,000 square-foot lab space includes the cosmetology school's salon and spa and the barbering school's barbershop.
Interest in the new program has exceeded expectations, according to Mark Dunneback, dean of instruction at Kalamazoo Valley.
"To date, more than 600 people have expressed interest in the new cosmetology and barbering programs," Dunneback said. "We are thrilled that so many people want to enroll in classes to become the next generation of cosmetologists and barbers. We excited to welcome them to campus."
According to Dunneback, preliminary plans are to start with full and part-time cohorts of 40 cosmetology and 20 barbering students twice a year, beginning in October and February, with the eventual goal of having three cohorts per year. Students accepted into the first two cohorts will be notified in July.
Additionally, 30 cosmetology and up to 15 barbering students from the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) will be taking classes at the new school in fall.
Discounted services to the community will be offered beginning in late summer. Watch for updates and details at www.kvcc.edu/haircare.
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.
Join Power of Belonging Discussion on June 26
Faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in a discussion on the importance of belonging in the workplace to be held Wednesday, June 26, from 10 - 11 a.m., in Room 4380 on the Texas Township Campus. Together, let's explore what it means to belong and how fostering a sense of belonging can have a positive impact for us all throughout our campus community. Tea, coffee and pastries are served. Registration is not required. This is the first in a new series from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion called "DiversiTea!," featuring discussions over tea.
Cool Off With a Cougar T-Shirt from the Bookstore!
Warm weather is T-shirt weather! And the Texas Township Campus Bookstore has a great selection of T-shirts, especially college-branded ones. Come on in and find the style right for you, or buy online at bookstore.kvcc.edu.
Reminder: Bookstore Closed June 27 to Conduct Inventory, Reopens July 1
The Texas Township Campus Bookstore will be closed starting at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 27 to conduct inventory. The Bookstore will reopen on Monday, July 1 for normal business hours. Remember, you can shop online anytime at bookstore.kvcc.edu. Note that summer hours are in effect, which are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, through Aug. 2.
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 June 26 and June 29
Explore the museum's Rain Garden with free interactive tours available at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26 and Saturday, June 29. 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 of activities at kalamazoomuseum.org.
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