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May 3, 2024
Greetings Students!
Welcome to summer semester! As you prepare to attend summer semester classes at Kalamazoo Valley, I welcome you! Many of you are taking classes during the summer semester to stay on track for a Kalamazoo Valley degree or a certificate completion. Others of you are joining us as guest students, taking advantage of affordable tuition rates and outstanding instruction before returning to a four-year institution in the fall. All learners are welcome here!
Your decision to attend Valley is a great one. In fact, you join others from the area who made Kalamazoo Valley the No. 1 choice for college. You can read more about that here.
Thank you for choosing Kalamazoo Valley for your summer studies. We wish you much success!
Sincerely,
L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D.
President
College Observes Summer Hours Beginning Sunday, May 5
For the period of Sunday, May 5 through Saturday, Aug. 3, Kalamazoo Valley Community College will observe summer hours. The hours of operation are as follows:
- Mondays through Thursdays: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Fridays through Sundays: College closed
Regular hours resume the week of Aug. 4. Many services are available online at www.kvcc.edu.
Need Assistance? Student Services can Help!
Students who need assistance should contact one of the many student services departments listed here to schedule:
- Virtual appointments
- In-person appointments
Call or email for an appointment so that we can best serve you.
Please note: Student Financial Services, the Admissions, Registration and Records office and Student Development Services will all be open until 7 p.m. on the first and second days of the semester, May 5 and 6, to assist you!
Check Your Schedule!
To ensure that your semester is off to a great start, make sure to check your class schedule for location and start date. Here are a couple helpful tips to understand where your class locations are:
- TTC (Texas Township Campus) means that a class is located at the Texas Township Campus.
- AWH (Anna Whitten Hall) and CNM (Center for New Media) means that a class is located at the Arcadia Commons Campus in downtown Kalamazoo.
- FIC (Food Innovation Center) and CAH (Marilyn J. Schlack Culinary and Allied Health Building) means that a class is located at the Bronson Healthy Living Campus in downtown Kalamazoo.
Upcoming Important Dates
- Fourteen-week classes begin Monday, May 6. Last day to drop/add is Sunday, May 12. Last day for a 100% refund is Thursday, May 16.
- First 12-week classes begin Monday, May 6. Last day to drop/add is Sunday, May 12. Last day for 100% refund is Tuesday, May 14.
- First seven-week classes begin Monday, May 6. Last day to drop/add is Sunday, May 12. Last day for 100% refund is Sunday, May 12.
You may drop or withdraw from classes using the self-service registration feature in MyValley. Watch our how to video to learn how this is accomplished. You may also drop classes in person in the Admissions, Registration and Records office (Room 9140, TTC) or at the Student Service Center in Anna Whitten Hall on the Arcadia Commons Campus. Discontinuing class attendance and/or notifying the instructor is not an official drop. You must complete the paperwork or use the self-service feature. If you fail to officially drop a course, registration is continued until the end of class and the grade earned is recorded on your transcript. Discontinuing course attendance is a very important decision. We invite you to discuss this decision with your instructor, Student Development Services, Student Financial Services, the Learning Center and other resources available to you.
New to Kalamazoo Valley? Get Your Valley ID Card Now
As a new student, you are required to get a Valley ID card. A Valley ID card is needed for many student services, parking validation, testing center, class roster and security verification, fitness center and door access at our downtown campuses. You can also get some great discounts with your student ID Card when used at participating restaurants, art organizations and businesses.
Getting your Valley ID card is easy:
- Upload your photo and required information at our Virtual ID station at the link on your MyValley page here (you'll need to log into your MyValley account). We will mail your ID card directly to your home.
- Come to the Student Service Desk at TTC ( 269-488-4100) or AWH (269-373-7800) to obtain your card by drop in or by appointment.
You must be registered for classes in order to obtain your Valley ID Card. Your ID will remain valid for every semester that you are enrolled at Kalamazoo Valley.
Ned Foskey Poetry Prize and Story Prize Contest Winners Announced
Thank you to all students who submitted poetry to the 2024 Ned Foskey Poetry Prize and Story Prize writing contests.
The winners and honorable mentions from both contests are invited to a celebration and poetry reading at the Center for New Media during Art Hop tonight at 6:30 p.m. The annual event is held in memory of Ned Foskey, a poet and former writing tutor at Kalamazoo Valley. "We are grateful to the friends and family of Ned Foskey for founding this contest," said English Department Chair Julie Stotz-Ghosh, Ph.D.
Ned Foskey 2024 Prize Winners
First prize | "A Sestina for My Great Grandma" | Giuliana Bush
Second place | "Today and Tomorrow" | Emily Mott
Third place | "Sugaring Path" | Carli Thompson
Honorable Mentions
"Who Can Say?" | Carli Thompson
"Parallel Latitudes" | Carli Thompson
"Mass" | Rachel DuMouchel
"Flat Diet Coke" | Phoenix Quayle
"Dirty Kleenex" | Tama Cathers
"A Poem on My Future Death" | Tama Cathers
"I Cannot Scrape Off Your Mark on Me" | Rosemary Knapp
Story Prize Contest Winners
The winners of the English Department's annual Story Prize writing contest have also been announced. They are:
First place | Rachel DuMouchel | "The Hoodoo of Growing Up"
Second place | Dex Florinchi | "Halos are for Horses"
Third place | Astra Smalley | "A Man Arrives From Off World"
Honorable Mention | Mira Wann | "The Red Lamp"
"I'm really proud of all of the students who participated in the Story Prize contest," said English Instructor Isaac Turner. "It's always a joy to read their work."
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.
Free Parking on all Kalamazoo Valley Campuses
Texas Township Campus: Ample parking is available free of charge at the Texas Township Campus. No parking pass needed. Do not park in reserved parking areas or you will be ticketed.
Arcadia Commons Campus: Kalamazoo Valley provides parking for students who are currently enrolled in at least one course at the Arcadia Commons Campus. Parking is validated in either the front office of Anna Whitten Hall or at the receptionist desk at the Center for New Media. Parking is in Ramp 4 only, located one block north of the campus at the corner of Eleanor and Rose streets.
Bronson Healthy Living Campus: Kalamazoo Valley provides parking for students who are currently enrolled in at least one course at the Bronson Healthy Living Campus. Parking is free in the student parking lots located east of the Portage Creek on East Walnut Street and off John Street at the Food Innovation Center. Overflow parking is available at the Epic Center Parking Ramp.
Bookstore Offers More than Textbooks
Summer classes start next week! Do you have what you need? At the Texas Township Campus Bookstore, we have your books, but also pens, notebooks, calculators, laptops, laptop sleeves, study aides, backpacks, art and drafting supplies, and even candy and snacks starting at 10 cents! Note that the Bookstore will be open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from May 6 to Aug. 2. Shop in person or online at bookstore.kvcc.edu. Online 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 you want. Shipping is $5.
Think of the Bookstore for Mother's Day Gifts
Mother's Day is coming up on May 12. Don't forget mom on her special day! From Burt's Bees spring gift sets, yummy scented candles to colorful spring jackets, the Texas Township Campus Bookstore has great Mother's Day gifts. Come check out the selection!
Connect with Resources at Learning Center and Library Open House
Kalamazoo Valley's Learning Center and Libraries are hosting an open house for sumer semester students on Tuesday, May 7. Join them anytime from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Texas Township Campus in Room 2220 or in Rooms 3210 and 8420. For more information, email learningcenter@kvcc.edu or call 269.488.4397.
Food Service on Campus
Looking for a quick snack or something for lunch while on the Texas Township Campus? The Cougar Cafe offers a wide variety of grab-and-go items, including sandwiches, salads and soup. Subway is also located inside. The cafe is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Note that the Coffee Den, located in the Student Commons at the Texas Township Campus, will be closed for the summer, though you can still buy a cup of coffee while on campus inside the cafe.
Workout for Free on Campus
The Wellness and Fitness Center, located in Room 6060, is free and open to all enrolled students. The center is open 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mondays - Thursdays, and includes:
- 40+ pieces of cardio equipment
- Complete lineup of selectorized strength equipment
- Easy-to-follow full-body circuit
- Spacious yoga room
- Complimentary towels
- Lockers upon request
- Locker room access with showers
- Pool access
- Free weight room
The pool is open this semester from May 6 through June 27 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 - 6 p.m.
First-time Wellness and Fitness Center users will be required to complete a brief orientation. A Valley ID card is also required.
PTK Charity Walk Raises More Than $1,000 for Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes
Kalamazoo Valley Community College's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for two-year colleges, raised more than $1,000 in donations for Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes at the third annual PTK Charity Walk on April 26. The event was held at the Texas Township Campus and garnered participants from throughout the college community.
Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes provides the community with free food pantry programs and is a valued partner of the college's Valley Food Share initiative. Through the partnership, currently enrolled students can sign-up to receive box or a "share" of food with produce from Kalamazoo Valley's own Food Innovation Center as well as non-perishable items donated from Loaves and Fishes.
Click here to see pictures from the event. For questions about Kalamazoo Valley's PTK chapter, email ptk@kvcc.edu.
 
Good Luck, Softball and Baseball Teams, on this Weekend's Final Games!
All the best to the Kalamazoo Valley softball and baseball teams at their final Conference games this weekend. Watch for a season wrap-up story on the college's social media and website on Monday, May 6!
Check out The Gilmore Film Series at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Love piano music? Join The Gilmore Film Series in progress at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum. Experience the final two films in the museum's Mary Jane Stryker Theater at noon today, Friday, May 3; and at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 7. Admission to the films and to the museum are free. Tickets can be picked up at the museum's front desk on the day of the performance. The film series is one part of The Gilmore Piano Festival. Visit kalamazoomuseum.org for film descriptions. More about The Gilmore Piano Festival 2024 can be found at thegilmore.org.
Museum Hosts Comic Book Day Events May 4 Celebrating the Arts
Celebrate pop culture and the arts with Kalamazoo Valley Community College in downtown Kalamazoo this weekend for National Free Comic Book Day! Children and adults alike are invited to come draw, animate, sing and dance at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and next door at Anna Whitten Hall, on the college's Arcadia Commons Campus in the heart of the city. The fun starts at 10 a.m. at the museum and 10:30 a.m. at Anna Whitten Hall, running until 3 p.m. at both sites. The event is free, and registration is not required.
It's part of the "Art and Animation Symposium" done in partnership with Kalamazoo Valley Community College, the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, the Center for New Media Applied Arts and Media Technologies program, Crescendo Academy of Music, and Olivia Grace & Company. Enjoy activity stations in the hallways of both buildings, plus cartooning workshops, an animation showcase and artist talk. Expect to meet loads of costumed characters like Black Panther, Tinker Bell and Captain America! Guests are welcomed to dress in their favorite Star Wars, science-fiction and princess outfits. Free comic books will be available at Anna Whitten Hall. Visit kalamazoomuseum.org for the schedule.
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