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June 2, 2025
Greetings students!
I hope that you are finding time to enjoy all that the summer season has to offer. At the same time, I encourage you to focus on your studies. If you need assistance to complete the semester successfully, we have services available to help you. For example, if you need assistance with math and writing, I encourage you to access drop-in tutoring services. We offer both in-person and virtual tutoring sessions.
Course-specific tutoring is available in ASL, biology, chemistry, CIS, geo sciences, history, physics, political science and Spanish. To schedule an appointment, please email learningcenter@kvcc.edu or call 269.488.4397. For more information about our friendly in-person and online tutoring, click here.
Of course, your instructors are also excellent resources. They are available during their office hours to help you with questions. If you need other forms of help - ranging from obtaining food assistance, to laying out your course schedule, to planning your future - the team members at Student Development Services are ready to lend expertise and a listening ear. Call 269.488.4040 to schedule an appointment.
We are delighted that you have chosen Kalamazoo Valley Community College for your summer coursework. We continue to be dedicated to your success and are standing by to help you achieve your goals.
Sincerely,
L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D.
President
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.
Think of the Bookstore for Father’s Day Gifts
Father’s Day is coming up on June 15. The Texas Township Campus Bookstore has great gifts for Dad! There’s hoodies, Hydro Flask water bottles, beer mugs, hats and more. Come on in and look around, or check out the Bookstore website at bookstore.kvcc.edu.
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.
Summer Reading Challenge
Stop by the libraries for a Summer Reading Challenge bookmark to track your progress, plus check out our book display online or in person at the libraries for recommendations on what to read. Read five books from five categories by the end of the summer for a chance to win a prize! Turn in a completed bookmark to enter the prize drawing and earn a summer reading pin.
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The Numbers Are In – Our Athletes are Scholars! Congratulations!
Did you know that 60% of Valley’s 78 student-athletes earned a 3.0 GPA or higher during the 2024 - 2025 academic year? That’s worth bragging about! Kudos to our students. Here’s how the numbers break down by sport. The first number listed is the total student-athletes on the team achieving this academic milestone, followed by the percentage that represents:
- Baseball: 18 of 28 players, or 64%
- Men’s basketball: Nine of 14 players, or 64%
- Women’s basketball: Four of 12 players, or 33%
- Softball: Eight of 12 players, or 66 percent
- Volleyball: Eight of 12 players, or 66 percent
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 6 - 12, while the volleyball camp is open to grades 4 - 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™: Sheer 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. Beginning May 31, tours will take place every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and every Wednesday starting June 11 at the same times (no tours on Wednesday, June 4). These family-friendly tours will be available through Aug. 30. Each lasts 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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