Where: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 W O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Are you interested in transferring to Western Michigan University after goal completion at Kalamazoo Valley? Admissions representatives from WMU will be at the Texas Township Campus to answer your questions and to assist you with the transfer application process. No appointment necessary!Whether you already know Western Michigan University is your choice, or you are still exploring all of your options, Bronco Bound is for you!Come connect with WMU advisors and admissions representatives to get all of your questions answered. Join us in the Cougar Cafe anytime from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information, contact Recruitment and Outreach CoordinatorMary Cox.

Where: Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA

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.

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Culinary and Allied Health Building, 418 E Walnut St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA

Did you know that Winter 2026 nursing program applications open Oct. 15? 🩺 The deadline to apply is Oct. 31. ⏱️ Do you need some help preparing your application? Join us at the Marilyn J. Schlack Culinary and Allied Health Building in Room 223 to get prepared. During the event you can:

• Get a holistic application overview
• Learn to format your application responses
• Learn about how your points are calculated
• And network with community

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 W O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Are you looking for a great musical escape with people to relate? Join the Music Club, where we explore the world of music and all it has to offer! We'll be meeting at the Texas Township Campus from 2 - 4 p.m. Fridays this fall. Note the meeting locations for each meeting date below:

• We will be meeting in TTC Room 4240 on Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Oct. 31, Nov. 14, Nov. 21 and Dec. 12.

• We will be meeting in TTC Room 7120 on Oct. 3, Oct. 24, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5.

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Center for New Media, 100 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA

October's Art Hop will feature, Nouveau: An Allied & Trans Inclusive Art Experience. The exhibit's opening reception will be at the college's Center for New Media located in downtown Kalamazoo from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will remain on display for the rest of the month.

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Where: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 W O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Thinking of going to college? Representatives from public and private colleges and universities are expected to attend the 2025 Greater Kalamazoo Area College Night on Monday, Oct. 6 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Kalamazoo Valley's Texas Township Campus. Co-sponsored by Kalamazoo Valley and Western Michigan University, the event is free and open to the public. Guests can meet with college and university representatives to discuss post-secondary educational opportunities and programs.Advanced registration is encouraged but not required. Learn more at www.kvcc.edu/collegenight.

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Center for New Media, 100 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA

Are you the next Pumpkin Picasso? Join Kalamazoo Valley's Spirit Days events to celebrate the half-way point of the semester! Students will decorate small pumpkins which will then be voted on to find each campus' Pumpkin Picasso. The festivities take place at the following locations:

• Oct. 7 at the Center for New Media's Lower Level Lobby, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Oct. 8 at Anna Whitten Hall's Main Lobby, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Oct. 9 at the Texas Township Campus Cafeteria, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 W O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Celebrate the vibrant cultures, rich histories and contributions of Hispanic/Latinx communities. Enjoy a day filled with live music, food and fun! This event is open to ALL students, staff and faculty.Don't miss this exciting celebration of heritage and unity! Join us at the Texas Township Campus in Room 4240 anytime from 1 - 3 p.m.

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Join us for this interactive information session to learn more about Kalamazoo Valley's Nursing Program and what we can offer you! Discover useful program information,requirements and how to prepare your application.This event will take place via Zoom from 4 - 5 p.m. To RSVP and to receive a link to join, email nursing@kvcc.edu.

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Culinary and Allied Health Building, 418 E Walnut St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA

Join us for Taps on Tuesday from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Marilyn J. Schlack Culinary and Allied Health Building in downtown Kalamazoo. The happy hour-style event is hosted by our culinary and brewing students and staff. Enjoy student crafted beer and food pairings as well as appetizers and wine. To join the fun, simply walk-in, no reservations required.

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 W O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA

Join us at the Texas Township Campus in the Main Gym, Room 6100, and cheer on our home team as they take on Glen Oaks Community College.

Where: Anna Whitten Hall, Kalamazoo Valley Community College - Arcadia Campus, 202 N Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA

Are you the next Pumpkin Picasso? Join Kalamazoo Valley's Spirit Days events to celebrate the half-way point of the semester! Students will decorate small pumpkins which will then be voted on to find each campus' Pumpkin Picasso. The festivities take place at the following locations:

• Oct. 7 at the Center for New Media's Lower Level Lobby, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Oct. 8 at Anna Whitten Hall's Main Lobby, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Oct. 9 at the Texas Township Campus Cafeteria, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: Anna Whitten Hall, Kalamazoo Valley Community College - Arcadia Campus, 202 N Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA

Studying is a skill. Come learn active-study methods and build your college tool kit. All students are invited to join Promise Services for this interactive event. Join us from noon to 1 p.m. downtown at Anna Whitten Hall in Room 128. For more information, email promiseservices@kvcc.edu.