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Conference Addresses Language Deprivation in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

2025-26 Women's Basketball Season Cancelled

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Wednesday, March 11

10:00 am Bronco Bound

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? Whether you already know Western Michigan University is your choice, or 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. No appointment necessary! Stop by the transfer resource tables in the Cougar Cafe anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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1:00 pm Luck Versus Strengths

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

Luck and CliftonStrengths are two different concepts. While luck is a matter of chance, your strengths are natural, innate talents. Join us for this interactive seminar to learn more about using your strengths as a roadmap for developing and leveraging your potential. All are welcome to attend this 30-minute presentation at the Texas Township Campus in Room 4230.

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4:00 pm Early/Middle College Club Kick-Off Event

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

Calling all Early/Middle College students! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 11. We're hosting our very first Early/Middle College Club event at TTC in the Student Commons (Room 4230) from 4 - 6 p.m. This event is open to all Early/Middle College students from the KRESA, Van Buren and Gull Lake programs. Early/Middle College advisors, coaches and program directors are also invited! Come eat, mingle and create! We've got fun activities lined up, snacks ready to go and good vibes guaranteed. Swing by for a few minutes or hang out the whole time, it's totally up to you. We can't wait to see you there!

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Thursday, March 12

12:00 pm Discover Strengths

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

Curious about your top strengths? Want to learn how to use your strengths to improve your academic performance, social interactions and future career prospects? The CliftonStrengths assessment can help! More than 1,000 colleges and universities use the assessment, and 700,000 students learn about their strengths annually. Come learn more about how CliftonStrengths can empower you. All students are welcome to attend this 30 minute session at Anna Whitten Hall in downtown Kalamazoo. Note that the room number is currently TBD. To learn more, email strengths@kvcc.edu.

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1:00 pm Gaming Club Meeting

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

Did you know that our Gaming Club meets on Thursdays? You're welcome to drop in anytime between 1 - 7 p.m. We'll be at the Texas Township Campus in Room 1320. We enjoy a variety of activities ranging from board games to video games and everything in between. For more information, email club advisors Mary Cox and Beth Brandon.

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2:00 pm Spanish Club Meeting

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

Join us to make connections, practice your Spanish and play games! Nos Vemos! We'll be in Room 3330 at the Texas Township Campus.

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2:00 pm Valley Food Share Distribution

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.

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Friday, March 13

10:00 am Visiting Writers Book Talk

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

Join us in the TTC library for an informal discussion of books by our visiting writers. Open to students, faculty and staff.

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2:00 pm Music Club Meeting

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 in Room 4240 from 2 - 4 p.m.

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Monday, March 16

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 atcalmeda@kvcc.edu.

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4:00 pm Food Smarts: Adults

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

Stop stressing about what's on your plate and start building confidence. This FREE interactive group class is designed for adults who want practical tools for healthy living that actually fits into a busy schedule. The non-credit course begins March 16. Clickhereto learn more and to register.

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Tuesday, March 17

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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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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5:30 pm Planning for Health Class

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

Get ready to set the table for success in this professional chef-level, non-credit class. This program aims to cut through all the noise in the nutritional health space to provide you with the knowledge to make informed choices when planning meals at home. Join our Medical Culinary team to learn simple methods to plan intuitively balanced meals packed with nutritional goodness. Click here to learn more and to register. The class is only $25.

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