March 10, 2025
Greetings students!
Welcome back! I hope that you enjoyed your spring break and have come back recharged and ready to tackle the rest of the semester. The halls and classrooms in our campuses were too quiet while you were gone and we're glad you're back on campus.
As you head into the final stretch in these last weeks before the end of the semester, stay strong. If you need motivation, remember your dreams and why you are here. Your hard work will pay off in the future in more ways than you can imagine.
If you need help, don't be afraid to ask for it. That's what we're here for - to help you attain your goals. Ask your instructors for help when you are stuck or don't understand. Reach out to Student Development Services at 269.488.4040 if you need food or other life resources, mental health support or assistance with planning for the future.
I have observed that Kalamazoo Valley Community College students are among the most determined individuals in the nation. I'm impressed by how hard you work and am looking forward to celebrating your success when you cross the finish line.
Sincerely,

L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D.
President
Summer 2025 Registration Opens Today
Registration for the Summer 2025 semester begins this week and is based on earned credit hours. Click here to view the Summer 2025 course schedule. Summer registration dates are as follows:
- Students with 36 or more credit hours | March 10 | 8 a.m.
- Students with 24 or more credit hours | March 11 | 8 a.m.
- Students with 12 or more credit hours | March 12 | 8 a.m.
- Registration for all other students | March 13 | 8 a.m.
Payment is due April 8 by 7 p.m., when registration temporarily closes for non-payment cancellations. Upon reopening on April 11, classes that are not paid for, on a payment plan, covered by financial aid or covered by a third-party will be dropped after five business days of registration. Advisors and counselors are available to help students select the correct courses for each degree plan. To schedule an appointment, call 269.488.4040.
Deadline to Petition to Graduate is March 31
Are you planning to graduate in April? The deadline to petition to graduate for winter semester completion is March 31. Students who petition after the deadline may not have their names printed in the April 2025 Commencement program book. Click here to submit your application. more
Join Upcoming Health Careers Application Workshops
Are you planning on applying to one of our health careers programs? The application period is April 1 - 15. Join upcoming workshops to learn how to navigate the process with confidence. Take part on any of the following dates:
� March 24 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Click here to join via Zoom
� April 1 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Texas Township Campus, Room 1310
� April 4 | Noon - 2 p.m. | Anna Whitten Hall (downtown) Room 128
� April 8 | 5 - 7 p.m. | Click here to join via Zoom
No RSVP is required to attend. more
Safety Precautions to take in the Case of an Active Shooter
Kalamazoo Valley's Department of Public Safety is prepared for such an event, but additional steps can be done by everyone to minimize the dangers. Use the Avoid, Deny, Defend Model.
- Avoid: If you are near an exit, run and seek safety. Help others who may need assistance exiting the building.
- Deny: Barricade, barricade, barricade. Fortify your workspace and classroom. Work as a team and lock all doors. Place heavy objects in front of the door to prevent or delay entry. Turn off the lights. Find objects that you can stand behind for protection. Do not hide under desks. Look for objects that can be used as a weapon.
- Defend: If your barricade doesn�t work, be prepared to fight.
- First responders will systematically clear the campus and each room during and after the event.
For more information, please refer to the yellow safety book located in classrooms.

Library Open House
Join the Libraries and Learning Center Open House at TTC on Tuesday, March 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for information about the academic support we offer, plus snacks and a library egg hunt!
New ProQuest Central Research Assistant
Try the new ProQuest Central Research Assistant and enhance your search results with built-in AI technology. This AI-powered assistant:
- Suggests associated keywords which you can add to your search with a mouse click
- Describes the key takeaway from each document you view
- Details additional subjects discussed within the text
- Helps identify and define the important concepts for you
- Brainstorms and displays clickable related topics to explore further
Request a Book through MeLCat
The Kalamazoo Valley Libraries participate in MeLCat, a resource-sharing service that allows students, staff and faculty to borrow items from other participating libraries throughout the state of Michigan. Click here to search for materials available to borrow. Make sure to have your Valley ID ready. Books can be sent directly to the Kalamazoo Valley library location of your choice. The library will contact you when your item is available for pickup.
Hours and Contact Information

PTK Celebrates Winter 2025 Induction
Kalamazoo Valley's Alpha Rho Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for two-year colleges, held its Winter 2025 Induction Ceremony for new members on Thursday, Feb. 20 in the Texas Township Campus Theater. L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D., president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, was the keynote speaker. more

What's for Lunch at the Texas Township Campus?
We have a lot of tasty options to look forward to at the Cougar Caf! From March 10 - 13, stop by for some vegetable beef soup. Monday, March 10, start the week off right with a chicken popper bowl. Tuesday, March 11, enjoy some loaded nachos. Wednesday, March 12, warm up with some chicken and broccoli bake. Thursday, March 13, finish strong with a sweet Thai chicken bowl. We look forward to serving you!
The Cougar Cafe is open Monday - Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Register Now for Kalamazoo Valley Summer Camps
Looking for some summer fun for your kids or grandchildren? Explore Kalamazoo Valley�s wide variety of youth summer camps. From athletics to hands-on learning, there�s plenty at Kalamazoo Valley to keep kids busy all summer long. Click here to learn more.

Get in the School Spirit at the Bookstore!
Freshen up your Cougar swag to wear at home games, or at college and community events! The Texas Township Campus Bookstore has a lot of awesome Cougar items, from T-shirts to hoodies, decals to water bottles! Shop in person, or online at bookstore.kvcc.edu.



 

Congrats to Men�s Basketball Team on MCCAA State Championship!
Kalamazoo Valley�s men's basketball team won the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) State Championship Saturday, March 1 before an audience of over 700 fans at our Texas Township Campus! The Cougars beat Macomb Community College, 93-85. Read all the details here. Enjoy photos from the championship here.

Women�s Basketball Qualified for Great Lakes District Tournament
Kudos to the women�s basketball players! They qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Great Lakes District A Tournament held last week. We are very proud of them although they lost to Marian University�s Ancilla College in Indiana, 68-46, in the first round of play, so they could not advance in the tournament. As for their regular season, our amazing Lady Cougars wrapped that up on Wednesday, Feb. 26 winning at Glen Oaks Community College with a score of 51-30, finishing with a record of 7-7 (an overall record of 15-13). Click here to see photos from their final home game on Feb. 22.
Player Spotlight
Player Spotlight is an occasional feature highlighting outstanding student-athletes at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. The honorees have been nominated by their coaches. Today we are spotlighting three women's basketball players and three men's basketball players.

WOMEN�S BASKETBALL
KATRISE HUDSON
Position: Center
Hometown: Bloomingdale, Michigan
Major: Criminal justice
Why outstanding: Katrise demonstrates pure leadership on the court and in the classroom. She was voted captain her freshman and sophomore years here. She values education above all else and holds herself to extremely high standards, always setting goals and striving for them, simultaneously challenging her peers to do the same. Katrise will continue her education at a four-year university next year and aspires to make a career out of being a force of change in public policy.
GLORIVEL RODRIGUEZ-ROSARIO
Position: Guard
Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Major: Undecided
Why outstanding: Glorivel has great work ethic. As an international student, she has gracefully adjusted academically and immediately began making her mark here in our basketball program. She led our team in almost every statistic this season. She is one who never gives up. Glorivel will be a staple in our program next year as a sophomore.
CALEY KERWIN
Position: Guard
Hometown: Schoolcraft, Michigan
Major: Early education
Why outstanding: Caley became a dual-sport athlete this year as a softball player who joined the basketball team. While multitasking demands from both teams, she always gave 100% of herself. Caley is someone always striving to become a better version of herself and her work ethic matches that. She will be leaving Kalamazoo Valley this year with two degrees and looking to continue her education at a four-year university in the fall.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MAKYLE DOSS
Position: Point guard
Hometown: Jackson, Michigan
Major: Business
Why outstanding: MaKyle has taking on the role of point guard this year and has been an All-Conference performer. His ability to adapt to whatever the team needs is a big part of the Cougars' success.
RAMERE DRAPER
Position: Wing
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Major: Business
Why outstanding: Ramere has been a huge part of our program for the last few years. His ability to work well with others and be a team player sets him up for success.
JOEY LIEDEL
Position: Shooting guard
Hometown: Mason, Michigan
Major: Business
Why outstanding: Joey is an outstanding leader who continues to succeed on and off the court. His leadership has been a big reason for the success of the men�s basketball program.

Museum Hosts Rx Kids Kickoff Event that Draws Hundreds
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum hosted the launch party for the local kickoff of Rx Kids from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation on Sunday, Feb. 23. Almost 440 community members attended, plus over 50 vendors and volunteers! Click here to see more photos. Eligible Kalamazoo expectant families receive up to $7,500 through baby�s first year of life under the program, which began in Flint and is now expanding into Kalamazoo. It is the country�s first citywide parent and infant cash program. Learn more here.
Museum Offers Free Fretboard Festival for 20th Year March 21 - 22
Celebrate Kalamazoo's rich musical history when the annual Fretboard Festival returns March 21 - 22! This FREE event is a celebration of guitars and all stringed instruments. Enjoy live performances, workshops and more at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and Kalamazoo Valley�s Anna Whitten, conveniently located next to each other in downtown Kalamazoo. The festival kicks off Friday, March 21 with performances by Michigan mandoliner Brian Oberlin and musical partners at 6 and 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Seating is limited, and the free tickets are first come, first served. The festival continues Saturday, March 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Kalamazoo Valley Museum has been the proud organizer of the festival for the last 20 years. Click here for the lineup, performance times and other details. Watch the museum�s newly released documentary about the festival here.
See Three Iconic Stop-Motion Animation Movies for Free
Celebrate the legendary artistry of Ray Harryhausen, the master of stop-motion animation, at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum! Enjoy an enchanting series of FREE movie screenings featuring some of his iconic films. These screenings tie in with the traveling exhibit �Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen,� currently on view at the museum through April 27. While there is no cost to see the films, tickets will only be available at noon on the day of each show at the front desk, or online at kalamazoomuseum.org. Due to limited seating, it is first come, first served. Here�s the lineup: Sunday, March 30, �The 7th Voyage of Sinbad�; April 6, �Jason and the Argonauts�; and April 13, �Clash of the Titans.� All showtimes are at 1 p.m. Guests are invited to return for a special in-depth panel discussion exploring Harryhausen�s enduring legacy led by Connor Heaney, curator for the Harryhausen Foundation, at 1 p.m. April 27.
Two New Fun Exhibits Highlight Items from the Museum�s Archives
Check out the new �Colorful Collections� and �The Art of Advertising� exhibits on view through Aug. 31! �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.
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