June 16, 2025
Greetings students!
This stretch of wonderful summer weather is one of the reasons we live in Michigan! As we enjoy all that this season has to offer, continue to finish what you started.
You can do this! I urge you to stay focused on completing your studies so that you can achieve your goals. If you need assistance, reach out to student services.
As you look to the future, I remind you that registration is open for fall semester which begins on Sept. 3.
We applaud your determination and will continue to do all we can to help you be successful.
Enjoy the summer and the warm weather!
Sincerely,

L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D.
President
Important Upcoming Dates
You may drop or withdraw from classes using the self-service registration feature in MyValley. Watch our how to video to learn how this is accomplished. You may also drop classes in person in the Admissions, Registration and Records office (Room 9140, TTC) or at the Student Service Center in Anna Whitten Hall on the Arcadia Commons Campus. Discontinuing class attendance and/or notifying the instructor is not an official drop. You must complete the paperwork or use the self-service feature. If you fail to officially drop a course, registration is continued until the end of class and the grade earned is recorded on your transcript. Discontinuing course attendance is a very important decision. We invite you to discuss this decision with your instructor, Student Development Services, Student Financial Services, the Learning Center and other resources available to you.
 
Reminder: Bookstore Closed June 18 and 19 to Conduct Inventory
The Texas Township Bookstore will be closed Wednesday, June 18 and Thursday, June 19 to conduct inventory. It will reopen for normal business on Monday, June 23. Remember, you can shop online anytime at bookstore.kvcc.edu. Online orders may be picked up at TTC or the Anna Whitten Hall Library at the Arcadia Commons Campus in downtown Kalamazoo, or, if you prefer, shipped to you for $5.
Food Service on Campus
Looking for a quick snack or something for lunch while on the Texas Township Campus? The Cougar Cafe offers a wide variety of grab-and-go items, including sandwiches, salads, pizza and soup. Subway is also located inside the Cougar Cafe. The Cougar Cafe on the Texas Township Campus is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., serving breakfast items from 7:30 - 10 a.m.
News from the Libraries
New! Research Basics Online Guides
Your instructor has assigned a paper requiring original research and you are not sure what that is or how to find it. The Libraries� Research Basics study guides can answer your questions quickly and thoroughly.
The Research Basics guides are conveniently interlinked to make navigation seamless.
Summer Reading Challenge
Read five books from five categories by the end of the summer for a chance to win a prize! Stop by the libraries for a Summer Reading Challenge bookmark to track your progress, plus check out our book display online or in person for recommendations on what to read. Turn in a completed bookmark to enter the prize drawing and earn a summer reading pin.
Ask a Librarian
Did you know that librarians can help with research and citation? Evaluating information? Or finding a book on a topic of interest? Ask a Librarian!


Men�s Basketball Standout Earns Major State Award
Kalamazoo Valley basketball phenom Joey Liedel has been named Michigan Community College Athletic Association Dick Shilts Male Student-Athlete of the Year for 2024-2025. The award honors the legacy of the late Dick Shilts, a revered figure who served as Valley�s athletic director for many years and was MCCAA�s longest-serving president. The news of the award comes on the heels of the announcement a few months ago of Liedel�s selection as MCCAA Western Conference Defensive Player of the Year for the same time period. During the past basketball season, Liedel, a guard, reached the rare career college milestone of 1,000 points scored over the course of his time at Valley. He also distinguished himself by shattering the college�s 44-year-old record for the most points scored by a player in a single game. He scored 51 points in a non-conference home game on Dec. 4, 2023. The recent Valley graduate will be attending the University of Detroit Mercy this fall, where he will play basketball.
Summer Youth Sports Camps Registration Now Open
Attention parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and caregivers! Kalamazoo Valley Community College offers half-day summer youth sports camps at its Texas Township Campus. The boys and girls basketball, softball and baseball camps serve students entering grades six - 12, while the volleyball camp is open to grades four - 12. The four-day camps are in July (except the special baseball showcase, which is one full day on Aug. 4). To register, visit athletics.kvcc.edu/camps, where you can find camp dates and descriptions, deadlines, fees and equipment requirements. A limited number of scholarships are available; contact Athletic Director Russ Panico at rpanico@kvcc.edu or 269.488.4393.
Free Wallace & Gromit-Themed Summer Program Begins June 19
Looking for free activities for a young child this summer? The Kalamazoo Valley Museum will be hosting hands-on fun centered around the beloved claymation characters of Wallace, Gromit and Shaun the Sheep from the TV, film and book series! Expect creativity, laughter and interactive exhibits, as kids embark on whimsical journeys with the animated characters. Activities will be offered every Thursday � June 19 through July 24 � from 1 to 3 p.m., except July 10, when the start time will be 11:30 a.m. Registration is not required. The museum�s �Inventive Adventures� summer break program is inspired by the museum�s new traveling exhibit, �Wallace & Gromit� and Shaun the Sheep�: Shear Genius!�
Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep Exhibit Now Open
Step into the environments of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep to explore their contraptions, antics and escapades through dramatic play and interactive opportunities, as part of a new traveling exhibit at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum. Designed for children ages three through nine, the exhibit encourages playfully solving STEM-based and social-emotional problems in fun and engaging ways. �Wallace & Gromit� and Shaun the Sheep�: Shear Genius!� was created by Minnesota Children�s Museum and Aardman Animations� Limited � 2025. It runs now through Aug. 31. Find more details at kalamazoomuseum.org.

Enjoy Free Rain Garden Tours Wednesdays & Saturdays
Take a free guided tour of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum�s rain garden to learn how such gardens play a vital role in improving water quality and supporting local wildlife. From now through Aug. 30, tours will take place every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and every Wednesday at the same times. These family-friendly tours last about 20 to 25 minutes. Register now online at kalamazoomuseum.org, or sign up on the day of at the front desk.

Two Fun Exhibits Highlight Items from the Museum�s Archives
Have you seen the new �Colorful Collections� and �The Art of Advertising� exhibits at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum? �Colorful Collections� features items from the Kalamazoo Valley Museum�s permanent collection displayed in a rainbow of hues. Delve into the color spectrum like never before as you enjoy some of the brightest and boldest examples from the KVM's collection. �The Art of Advertising� showcases nostalgic signs and advertisements from area businesses from the museum�s archives, offering up an eclectic mix of advertising paraphernalia from bygone eras. The exhibits will be on display until Aug. 31.
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