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Nov. 25, 2024
Greetings students!
During this season of thankfulness, I am grateful that the college continues to make significant progress toward achieving our mission of creating a more equitable environment where every student can learn, grow and thrive.
As you count down to the end of this semester, remember to stay engaged so that you can finish strong. Participate in discussions, do your homework, ask questions if you need clarification and remember to seek help from an advisor or counselor if necessary.
I wish you and your family and friends all the best during the Thanksgiving recess.
Although there are no classes scheduled on Wednesday, Nov. 27, college buildings will be open until 5 p.m. for student services, like financial aid, tutoring and libraries. All college buildings, except the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, will be closed beginning on Nov. 28, reopening on Monday, Dec. 2. The museum will be closed on Thursday and Friday, but open Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. I encourage you to visit it!
Sincerely,
L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D.
President
College Closed for Thanksgiving Recess
On Wednesday, Nov. 27, campuses will be open but there will be no classes. The Wellness and Fitness Center will be closed. All college buildings, except the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, will be closed beginning on Thursday, Nov. 28, reopening on Monday, Dec. 2. The museum will be closed Thursday and Friday, but open Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Campuses reopen and classes resume Monday, Dec. 2.
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Warm Clothing Drive Benefits Unsheltered
Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Honors Program recently collected more than 300 clothing donations for United for the Unsheltered of Kalamazoo. Donation bins were located across the college's campuses from Oct. 21 - Nov. 8. The drive collected 43 jackets/coats, 67 tops/sweaters, 40 pairs of pants, 32 hats, 72 pairs of socks, 21 pairs of gloves, seven pairs of shoes, two snow pants, 13 scarves and three blankets.
"I cannot tell you how excited I was to hear that the Honors Program students wanted to do another clothing drive this year," said Megan Giambrone, president of United for the Unsheltered. "We have several students who participate with our organization in other ways, so we are familiar with some of them." more
Havirmill Cafe Now Open
Students enrolled in Kalamazoo Valley’s culinary arts and sustainable food systems programs put their training to work in the Havirmill Cafe. The cafe offers grab-and-go options, as well as a hot bar with freshly made entrees. It is located in the Marilyn J. Schlack Culinary and Allied Health Building, 418 E. Walnut St., in downtown Kalamazoo. Havirmill Cafe hours are Monday - Thursday through Dec. 5. Please follow the Havirmill Cafe Facebook page.
Join our Distribution List for Upcoming Events
Thank you everyone for the incredible engagement and attendance at the Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s numerous programs this fall! Ranging from exploring neurodiversity and psychological safety and celebrating multiple cultures and much more, attendees tell us these events are spurring dialogue and learning. Periodically, we share information about upcoming events with individuals on our distribution list. If you would like to be added to the list, click here to complete a short Google Form.
Attend Gradfest for $10 Off Coupon on Commencement Attire
Are you graduating in December? Don’t miss Gradfest! The Bookstore will hand out $10 Off Coupons there for your purchase of graduation attire, including caps, gowns and tassels! Gradfest will be held Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Anna Whitten Hall in downtown Kalamazoo in the main lobby, and Thursday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Texas Township Campus Cafeteria in the Lower Level. At the Anna Whitten Hall Gradfest only, caps and gowns will be available for on-site sales. No worries if you can’t attend that day. Those joining us the day after at the Texas Township Campus can buy their attire at the Bookstore. Graduating students can buy their commencement attire at the Texas Township Campus Bookstore anytime during business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., up until Friday, Dec. 13. Commencement is Sunday, Dec. 15. Note that you can buy graduation attire online, but coupons are redeemable only in the Bookstore. For questions, call the Bookstore at 269.488.4030. Gradfest is a fun event where guests not only get a graduation regalia coupon for in-person purchases, but can RSVP for commencement, pick up graduation tickets, decorate their graduation caps, get professional headshots and enjoy food.
Time for 20 Percent Off Tuesday on Nov. 26!
Get 20 percent off in the Texas Township Campus Bookstore on Nov. 26! The promotion is held on the LAST Tuesday of EVERY month! Come in and get yourself some Cougar clothing, art supplies, a new water bottle (even Hydro Flask) or anawesome backpack! Promotion excludes electronics, food and course materials. Discount applies to in-store purchases only. Feel free to take a spin through the Bookstore now to see what you’d like to buy. Or, take a peek online at bookstore.kvcc.edu.
Bookstore Selling Uniforms for Winter Semester Classes
Attention brewing, barbering and cosmetology students! The Bookstore is your place for uniforms! The Bookstore works with your faculty and vendors to get you the best value, and you can use your financial aid! Stop on by the Texas Township Campus Bookstore, or order online at bookstore.kvcc.edu. We also have class kits and relevant supplies such as stethoscopes, penlights, train cases, study aids and more. The Bookstore – so much more than books!
FREE Home Basketball Games at Valley!
Kalamazoo Valley’s women’s and men’s basketball teams both dominated against Mott Community College in pre-season home games on Nov. 20! The Lady Cougars won 60-42, and the men triumphed 95-60. Click here for more pictures of the women’s basketball team and here for pictures of the men’s basketball team. Remember, home games are always free, and feel free to bring your friends and family! There are lots of games now through December in the main gym on our Texas Township Campus. One of these dates below is sure to fit your schedule!
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
- Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m. (vs. Rock Valley College)
- Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m. (vs. Jackson College)
- Saturday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. (vs. North Central Michigan College)
MEN’S BASKETBALL
- Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m. (vs. Rock Valley College)
- Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. (vs. Washtenaw Community College)
- Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. (vs. Jackson College)
- Saturday, Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. (vs. North Central Michigan College)
For the full schedule, click here.
Museum Hosts Two Free Holiday Music Concerts for Dec. 6 Art Hop
Experience the magic of the season when the Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra performs two FREE concerts at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum during the Friday, Dec. 6, Art Hop. The shows are at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Seating is first come, first served on the first floor of the museum. The orchestra was founded in 2003 to revive the mandolin orchestra tradition in Kalamazoo. It is a plucked string ensemble consisting of mandolins, mandolas, mandocellos, guitars and bass. Learn more at kalamazoomuseum.org.
Free Winter Break Fun for Children Planned at the Museum
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum invites the whole family to enjoy FREE activities during winter break, Dec. 27 through Jan. 4 — all centered around STEM mysteries! Expect magic presentations and workshops, hands-on fun, cool demonstrations and planetarium shows. Admission to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and all “Mysteries at the Museum” winter break activities is free, including the planetarium shows. Seating is first come, first served for the planetarium shows and certain programming. For the schedule and activity descriptions, visit kalamazoomuseum.org.
‘Mystery and Benevolence’ Exhibit Illuminates Secret Societies
Step into the mysterious world of secret societies with the Kalamazoo Valley Museum’s newest exhibit, “Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art”! The captivating, free traveling exhibition is on display now through Jan. 5. Eighty carvings, sculptures, textiles and regalia bring to light the histories, symbolism and values of the Freemasons and Independent Order of Odd Fellows, taking visitors behind the veil of these intriguing fraternal orders that have had an influence on contemporary American popular culture.
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