June 26, 2023
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, it can also be a distraction from your studies. 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. 6. 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
Get Involved on Campus
The Office for Student Life and Engagement is here to connect you with a number of events on campus. From meeting with transfer colleges and making a budget to learning about your strengths, our office offers learning opportunities outside the classroom. Meet new people and connect with campus contacts to make your college experience more meaningful. For more information, contact Ezra Bell. Check the college calendar for upcoming opportunities.
July 5 | KVAAP (Kalamazoo Valley Accelerated Associate Program) Information Session | 10 a.m.
Join this virtual information session to learn more about how KVAAP can help you achieve your educational goals. Upon signing up, a Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you. Click here to register. For more information, contact Ana Abendschein.
July 6 | Valley Food Share | 2 - 4 p.m.
Valley Food Share is an initiative designed to meet the immediate food needs of Kalamazoo Valley students. Through the program, currently enrolled students can pick up a bag, or a "share," which includes food grown locally and sourced through our own Food Innovation Center as well as non-perishable items from Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes. For more information, visit kvcc.edu/foodshare.
July 11 | KVAAP (Kalamazoo Valley Accelerated Associate Program) Information Session | 5 p.m.
Join this virtual information session to learn more about how KVAAP can help you achieve your educational goals. Upon signing up, a Zoom meeting link will be emailed to you. Click here to register. For more information, contact Ana Abendschein.
July 13 | Valley Food Share | 2 - 4 p.m.
Valley Food Share is an initiative designed to meet the immediate food needs of Kalamazoo Valley students. Through the program, currently enrolled students can pick up a bag, or a "share," which includes food grown locally and sourced through our own Food Innovation Center as well as non-perishable items from Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes. For more information visit kvcc.edu/foodshare.
Student Organizations
Did you know Kalamazoo Valley has a number of student clubs and organizations? From dance club to anime, there is something for everyone. Clubs are a great way to meet people! Check out the complete list here.
College Social Media
Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn for all of the latest campus news.
Bookstore Closed June 28 and 29 to Conduct Inventory
The Texas Township Bookstore will be closed Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29 to conduct inventory. Remember, you can shop online anytime at bookstore.kvcc.edu. If you wish to pick up your online order in person during this time, knock on the door between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Or, you may have the order shipped to your home. The Bookstore will reopen for normal business on Monday, July 3. Note that when Kalamazoo Valley Community College closes on July 4, so will the Bookstore.
July Pool Hours
Closed week of July 4.
Monday 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday 6 - 8 a.m. & 3 - 6 p.m.
Wednesday 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 6 - 8 a.m. & 3 - 6 p.m.
Please note on Wednesday July 12 & 26 the pool will close from 1-2 p.m.
Pool is open to registered students. Must have a Valley ID and complete a WFC orientation to use the pool. Questions? Please call 488.4184.
Limited Cafe Service July 3
On Monday, July 3, there will be reduced offerings at the Cafe - grab-n-go sandwiches and salads, beverages and miscellaneous items. Subway will be closed.
Transportation, Child Care Assistance Available
Are you or do you know of someone who is experiencing barriers to completing an education or finding employment? If so, help may be available with Mi-LEAP funding to pay for training, credit programs and supportive services such as transportation, childcare and other assistance that leads to job placement or advancement. To learn more, reach out to Adam Westhouse, program navigator, at awesthouse@kvcc.edu.
From left to right are PTK chapter officers Jean Mupupuni, Nicholas Burrill, Kayleigh Overhuel,
Kasey Hudon and Christie White with Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes Associate Director Greta Faworski.PTK Presents Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes with Charity Walk Donations
Kalamazoo Valley's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for two-year colleges, presented Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes with more than $1,300 in donations. The proceeds were gathered from the second annual PTK Charity Walk on May 11. Current and upcoming chapter officers were in attendance for the transfer of funds at the Texas Township Campus on June 12. Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes Associate Director Greta Faworski was present to accept the donation and expressed her gratitude for the contribution. more
Join the Fun at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market this Summer
You are invited to join the college at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market this summer. Stop by for hands-on activities and fun for the family on the third Saturday of each month. Multiple Kalamazoo Valley departments have teamed up to offer themed activities that highlight the college's programs. Community members can meet faculty and staff, learn more about the college and enjoy summer fun. Look for the Kalamazoo Valley tent in the central courtyard of the market.
Join us on any of the following dates:
July 15 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Healthy, Local Plates with ValleyHUB and Community Culinary
Aug. 19 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Diversity Makes a Vibrant Food System
Sept. 16 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Food Literacy with the Kalamazoo Valley Libraries
For questions, email Rachel Bair at rbair@kvcc.edu.
'Adventure Awaits' Series Provides Free Summer Fun for Kids
Looking for free fun for your kids during summer recess? The Kalamazoo Valley Museum provides FREE programs about land, sea and space on Wednesdays and select Saturdays! Activities will be offered through July 29 for ages seven and older. Enjoy interactive exhibits, hands-on programs, performances and much more. Visit kalamazoomuseum.org for the full schedule for the "Adventure Awaits" summer series. All activities and admission to the museum are free, except planetarium shows, which are $3.
Check Out the Buzz About Flyswatters at Special Exhibit
A unique exhibit featuring more than 1,000 flyswatters from overseas collector Iza van Riemsdijk is now open at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum. "Splat! The Buzz About Flyswatters" tells the history of this household object and how it became an important tool against communicable diseases spread by flies. Entry is free to the exhibit and to the museum. The exhibit continues through Jan. 7.
Embark on Imaginary Voyages with New 'Explore Your World' Exhibit
Undertake a quest across land, sea and space to discover the role of mapping and navigation in everyday life in the exciting, free exhibit "Explore Your World!" opening July 15. It runs through Oct. 15. Visitors will use different methods of navigation to find their way through shipwrecks, escape a virtual building and pilot a simulated underwater exploration vehicle. They can take on the challenge of a giant game of Battleship using coordinates, or operate a sonar scanner to map themselves and their friends. "Explore Your World" uses cutting-edge technologies and experiences that are relevant, inspiring and effective in sharing STEM skills and knowledge across the globe.
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