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Monday, January 26

1:00 pm Valley Future Educators' Club

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

Are you someone considering a future in education? Join students and faculty mentors at our monthly meeting. Come visit with other future educators, share teaching ideas, learn about important topics affecting students and our future profession, eat snacks and hang-out with other positive, forward-thinking students! Join us from 1-2 p.m. at the Texas Township Campus. Note that the room number for this meeting is currently TBD. For more information, contact Club Advisor Cheryl Almeda at calmeda@kvcc.edu.

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4:00 pm Nursing Program Information Session

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

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 at the Marilyn J. Schlack Culinary and Allied Health Building from 4 - 5 p.m. Note that the room number for this event is currently TBD. For more information, email nursing@kvcc.edu or call 269.548.3255.

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Tuesday, January 27

12:00 am Winter 2026 Second 12-Week Classes Begin

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10:00 am American Red Cross and PTK Blood Drive

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

Did you know that one blood donation could save up to three lives? Make a difference and sign up for our blood drive at the Texas Township Campus from 10 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Incremental appointments will be available throughout the day though walk-in appointments are welcome.

The event is in collaboration with the American Red Cross and Kalamazoo Valley's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for two-year colleges. Clickhereto see appointment times and to sign up.

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11:30 am Make Your Vision Real

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

Come make collages to illustrate your visions and ambitions that keep you motivated throughout your college journey! All students are invited to join Promise Service at Anna Whitten Hall in downtown Kalamazoo. Note that the room number for this event is currently TBD. For up-to-date details, contact Promise Services at promiseservices@kvcc.edu.

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12:00 pm Reboot and Reframe Your Resolutions - Using Your Strengths

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

Setting goals, whether it be health, wellness, academic success or something in between, can be exciting to plan but difficult to execute. In this workshop, we will look at the five elements of wellbeing according to CliftonStrengths: career, social, physical, financial and community. All college community members are welcome to attend this informal, interactive 45-minute workshop located at the Texas Township Campus. Note that the room number is currently TBD. For up-to-date details, email strengths@kvcc.edu.

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5:00 pm Taps on Tuesday

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.

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Wednesday, January 28

10:00 am Learning Center and Library Open House

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

Kalamazoo Valley's Learning Center and Libraries are hosting an open house for winter semester students. Join us anytime from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Texas Township Campus in Room 2220 or in Rooms 3210 and 8420. Participants can also join virtually via Zoom links located in MyValley.All open house visitors will be eligible for drawings and giveaways. Snacks will be provided for those who visit in-person.For more information, emaillearningcenter@kvcc.edu.

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11:00 am MLK Beyond the Dream Celebration

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For the second consecutive year, Kalamazoo Valley Community College will use the occasion of its longstanding annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day program at the college's Texas Township Campus to honor community members doing extraordinary work in the areas of freedom, justice and democracy. The public is invited to this free event taking place Jan. 28 from 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at the Texas Township Campus in Room 4240. Lunch provided! Click here to RSVP by Jan. 21. Click here to learn more.

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4:00 pm Food Foundations Course

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

This FREE beginner-friendly, non-credit class is designed to help you understand the basics of nutrition ,no prior knowledge needed! Whether you're looking to make small changes or just want to feel more confident about your food choices, this course will guide you through simple steps to build a balanced plate. Click here to learn more and to register.

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7:30 pm Men's Basketball Game

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 Grand Rapids Community College.

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Thursday, January 29

2:00 pm Valley Food Share Distribution

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

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