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Winter Registration Now Open

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Awards College Gold-Level Status

Join Promise Services for Oct. 22 "This Ain't no Disco" Event

Dr. Elizabeth Burns Joins Kalamazoo Valley Community College Board of Trustees

English Department to Host Oct. 23 Faculty Poetry and Fiction Reading

Tours Scheduled for Culinary, Brewing and Allied Health Programs

Upcoming Health Career Application Workshops

Connect with Colleges and Universities at Fall 2024 Transfer Tuesdays

Learn About Overcoming Test Anxiety at Oct. 15 Workshop

Black History Mobile Museum Comes to Campus Oct. 15

PTK To Induct New Members on Oct. 30

Interested in Transferring to WMU? Join us for Fall 2024 Western Wednesdays

MI-ACE Women's Network Kalamazoo Chapter presents: Women of Influence

Kalamazoo Valley Announces New Shuttle Service

The Honorable Harvest Lecture Series

Get Free Tuition this Fall with the Community College Guarantee

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Tuesday, October 15

12:00 am Winter 2025 Nursing AAS Program Application Opens

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Kalamazoo Valley Community College'sWinter 2025 Nursing AAS Program application opens Tuesday, Oct. 15 and closes Thursday, Oct. 31. For more information, email nursing@kvcc.edu.

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10:00 am Black History 101 Mobile Museum

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

Kalamazoo Valley's Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host Dr. Khalid El-Hakim's Black History 101 Mobile Museum on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Texas Township Campus in Room 4240. Clickhereto learn more about the mobile museum. For questions, contact Diversity and Inclusion Program Coordinator Nizora Haitova atnhaitova@kvcc.edu.

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10:00 am Transfer Tuesday

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

Are you unsure of which four-year college or university you'd like to attend after goal completion at Kalamazoo Valley? Would you like an opportunity to network with transfer representatives? If so, please join us for Fall 2024 Transfer Tuesdays. Get acquainted with transfer colleges and universities and become familiar with available resources. Look for transfer tables at the Texas Township Campus from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the lower level Cafeteria. Clickhereto see participating colleges and universities.

For more information, email Miranda McDowell or call 269.488.4040.

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3:00 pm Health Careers Application Workshop

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Are you interested in learning more about how to apply to one of Kalamazoo Valley's many health careers programs? Join us to learn everything you'll need to know. Join us in Room 6020 at the Texas Township Campus. For more information, contactBen Herbert.

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3:00 pm Test Anxiety Workshop

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

Join Kalamazoo Promise Services for this informative event for learning more about understanding and overcoming test anxiety. Students will learn how to interpret a better understanding of the topic and can learn how to build a plan for successful test taking experiences.

This event will be located at Anna Whitten Hall in downtown Kalamazoo from 3 - 4 p.m. in Room 128. For more information, email promiseservices@kvcc.edu.

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4:30 pm FAFSA® Night

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

Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Student Financial Services Office is hosting several FAFSA® Nights to assist families in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Staff will be available to answer questions.

Students do not need to be attending Kalamazoo Valley to receive assistance in completing the FAFSA®. If you have questions or need help, stop by the Student Financial Services Office every Tuesday between 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Room 9210 at the Texas Township Campus.

For more information, email finaid@kvcc.edu.

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6:30 pm The Honorable Harvest Lecture Series

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

In her book Braiding Sweetgrass, Kalamazoo Valley's Visiting Writers series author Robin Wall Kimmerer describes the Indigenous principles and practices of the Honorable Harvest, which asks us to give back in reciprocity for what we have been given. This lecture series explores ways we can come together to nurture and restore the Honorable Harvest in our communities and in our everyday lives. All programming is FREE and takes place in Room 223 at the Marilyn J. Schlack Culinary and Allied Health Building, 418 E. Walnut St., in downtown Kalamazoo. Clickhereto see the full schedule.

Arrive as early as 5 p.m. to enjoy Taps on Tuesday, a happy hour-style event hosted by Kalamazoo Valley's culinary and brewing departments Sept. 17 - Dec. 10 from 5 - 7 p.m. Taps on Tuesday will not be held on Oct. 29.

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Wednesday, October 16

1:00 pm EmployU Workshop - Employer Spotlight

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EmployU Workshops are events designed to equip participants with knowledge and skills to prepare for entering today's competitive workforce. This month's workshop will take place at Anna Whitten Hall in downtown Kalamazoo from 1 - 2 p.m. in Room 128. Come learn from an industry expert about the skills they seek when hiring and promoting. The guest speaker will also share discussion about their company culture and career paths. This is a great opportunity to network with employers and gather information to help you on your career journey.

RSVP by emailingcareercenter@kvcc.eduwith your name and Valley ID Number.

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6:00 pm Fundamentals of Theatre and Film: The Basics of Performing Arts for Actors and Singers

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

This is an introduction course for those interested in majoring in drama or pursuing a career in the performing arts. Students will learn through theory, scripts and group work. The course is open to adults and youth and runs Oct. 7 through Nov. 13 on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 - 8 p.m., in Dale B. Lake Auditorium located at the Texas Township Campus. The course costs $130.

Register onlinehere. For more information, contact Program Coordinator Charmelle Abdullah atcabdullah@kvcc.eduor 269.353.1268.

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Thursday, October 17

9:00 am Cosmetology and Barbering Grand Opening

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

Kalamazoo Valley's School of Cosmetology and Barbering will be offering discounted services to the community starting Oct. 17. Join us for a grand opening to celebrate! The event takes place Thursday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the School of Cosmetology and Barbering on the college's Texas Township Campus. That day, all appointments will be available on a walk-in basis. Enjoy live DJ music, giveaways and free food! Watch this page for updates on scheduling an appointment:https://bit.ly/4dNBLxL.

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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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Monday, October 21

1:00 pm Valley Future Educators' Club (VFEC)

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! Our meetings are in-person, but you can also attend via zoom.

Join us from 1-2 p.m. at the Texas Township Campus in Room 4370 or attend virtually by accessing the Zoom coordinates linked on our club's Canvas page. For more information, contact Cheryl Almeda at calmeda@kvcc.edu.

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6:00 pm Fundamentals of Theatre and Film: The Basics of Performing Arts for Actors and Singers

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

This is an introduction course for those interested in majoring in drama or pursuing a career in the performing arts. Students will learn through theory, scripts and group work. The course is open to adults and youth and runs Oct. 7 through Nov. 13 on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 - 8 p.m., in Dale B. Lake Auditorium located at the Texas Township Campus. The course costs $130.

Register onlinehere. For more information, contact Program Coordinator Charmelle Abdullah atcabdullah@kvcc.eduor 269.353.1268.

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