Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Appoints Two Interim Board Members

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College Appoints Two Interim Board Members

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  • The Kalamazoo Valley Community College Board of Trustees has appointed two new provisional board members who will serve on the college's board for one year, from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2024.
  • The Kalamazoo Valley Community College Board of Trustees has appointed two new provisional board members who will serve on the college's board for one year, from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2024.
  • She has also used her advanced training in political philosophy, law, and ethics to teach students at seven different universities including Western Michigan University, DePaul University and Kalamazoo College.
  • Purnell and Thomas-Cloud have been appointed to replace board members Susan L. Miller and Patrick A.

College Provides Students with Food to Prepare Thanksgiving Dinner

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thanks to partnerships with local farmers and a grant from the Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation, Kalamazoo Valley Community College students will once again have the opportunity to pick up a special Thanksgiving Food Share Monday, Nov. 20 at the college's Food Innovation Center or Tuesday Nov. 21 at the Texas Township Campus through the school's Valley Food Share program.

Key Points: 
  • Thanks to partnerships with local farmers and a grant from the Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation, Kalamazoo Valley Community College students will once again have the opportunity to pick up a special Thanksgiving Food Share Monday, Nov. 20 at the college's Food Innovation Center or Tuesday Nov. 21 at the Texas Township Campus through the school's Valley Food Share program.
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thanks to partnerships with local farmers and a grant from the Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation, Kalamazoo Valley Community College students will once again have the opportunity to pick up a special Thanksgiving Food Share Monday, Nov. 20 at the college's Food Innovation Center or Tuesday Nov. 21 at the Texas Township Campus through the school's Valley Food Share program.
  • Students will receive a chicken, potatoes, apples, Brussels sprouts, stuffing, squash, carrots, onions, a cinnamon loaf, milk and more.
  • Valley Food Share, a program launched in March 2019, is designed to meet the immediate hunger needs of currently enrolled Kalamazoo Valley students.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College to Offer CRX Robotics Training

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. , Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College recently acquired four Fanuc CRX robots for use in expanding corporate education robotics training courses offered at the Groves Campus in Texas Township. Welding, taking inventory, lifting heavy loads, crafting art, constructing a product and assisting with 3D printing are just some of the tasks that can be completed by the industrial robots.

Key Points: 
  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College recently acquired four Fanuc CRX robots for use in expanding corporate education robotics training courses offered at the Groves Campus in Texas Township.
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich. , Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College recently acquired four Fanuc CRX robots for use in expanding corporate education robotics training courses offered at the Groves Campus in Texas Township.
  • "Because people can work right next to them, they don't have to worry about fencing and guarding," said Ian Salo, Kalamazoo Valley mechatronics instructional manager.
  • The Groves Campus' robotics course expansion will offer training for overall use of the robots, including safety, functionality and more.

Food and Media Explored at 2023 Foodways Symposium, Sponsored by Kalamazoo Valley Community College

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mark your calendars for the 2023 Kalamazoo Foodways Symposium! This annual community celebration of the history and heritage of food and food systems in Southwest Michigan, sponsored by Kalamazoo Valley Community College, will take place April 10 and April 15. This year's theme is "Food and Media." The public is encouraged to attend the free event.

Key Points: 
  • This annual community celebration of the history and heritage of food and food systems in Southwest Michigan, sponsored by Kalamazoo Valley Community College, will take place April 10 and April 15.
  • The Foodways Symposium will culminate with an outdoor festival of food and media on April 15, in downtown Kalamazoo at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Food and Innovation Center on the Bronson Healthy Living Campus, located at 224 E. Crosstown Parkway.
  • The Foodways Symposium is a collaboration between Kalamazoo Valley Community College
    and the college's Kalamazoo Valley Museum, with support from the KVCC Foundation.
  • The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is operated by Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is governed by its Board of Trustees.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Basketball Teams End Season As Conference Champions

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Kalamazoo Valley Community College basketball program finished the season on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Glen Oaks Community College as conference champions. The men's and women's teams arrived both being No. 1 in the conference, and in the end, the women prevailed against GOCC with a final score of 84-69 and the men with a final score of 85-79.

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Kalamazoo Valley Community College basketball program finished the season on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Glen Oaks Community College as conference champions.
  • With this win, the women earned the distinction of being the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Western Conference Champions for the 2022-23 academic year.
  • Head Coach Jim Horn's team will next compete on March 4 at 3 p.m. against Bay College in the MCCAA Championship Tournament hosted by the Eastern Conference Champion, Henry Ford Community College.
  • Head Coach Felicia Thomas' team will next compete on March 4 at 3 p.m. against Mid-Michigan Community College in the MCCAA Championship Tournament hosted by Mott Community College.

Two Kalamazoo Valley Community College Basketball Players Reach 1,000-Point Milestone

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The major college career milestone of scoring 1,000 points has been achieved by two players in the Kalamazoo Valley Community College basketball program, just in time for next week's final game. One player from the women's team, Abigail Long, and one from the men's team, Myles Johnson, accomplished this feat on Feb. 18 and Feb. 11, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The major college career milestone of scoring 1,000 points has been achieved by two players in the Kalamazoo Valley Community College basketball program, just in time for next week's final game.
  • "In my 12 years as athletic director at Kalamazoo Valley, this is the first time that I've had student-athletes reach this milestone," said Athletic Director Russ Panico.
  • Long, a Portage Central High School graduate who is studying web design and coaching at Valley, is a point guard.
  • She was Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Freshman and Player of the Year last season, averaging 25 points and 10 rebounds.

Kalamazoo Valley Museum Opens 'Mental Health: Mind Matters' Exhibit Feb. 18

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Saturday, February 18, 2023
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Feb. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --

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  • The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is shining a light on this complex topic with "Mental Health: Mind Matters," an exhibit running from Feb. 18 through June 18.
  • The kickoff event is a storytime for children and their caregivers on Saturday, Feb. 18, 1-3 p.m. at the museum, featuring "How Full Is Your Bucket?"
  • Then participants are encouraged to visit the new "Mental Health: Mind Matters" exhibit on the third floor.
  • The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is operated by Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is governed by its Board of Trustees.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Celebrates Last Home Game on Feb. 11

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Calling all kids in grades K-12 and the people who love mentoring them! Join Kalamazoo Valley Community College for the fun-filled Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan (BBBS) Day at the college's FREE home basketball games on Saturday, Feb. 11, to celebrate its winning season. Enjoy popcorn and a live DJ!

Key Points: 
  • Join Kalamazoo Valley Community College for the fun-filled Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan (BBBS) Day at the college's FREE home basketball games on Saturday, Feb. 11, to celebrate its winning season.
  • Adults from throughout the community, Kalamazoo Valley students and alumni are also encouraged to come out to support the Cougars in their last home game of the 2022-2023 season.
  • 1 in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association Western Conference with a record of 6-0 (an overall record of 18-3).
  • Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Director Russ Panico, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 269.488.4393, [email protected]

Kalamazoo Valley, WMU Sign Agreement Leading to Smoother Degree Path for Students

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Western Michigan University signed a new agreement today, paving the way for students to transfer more efficiently from Kalamazoo Valley to WMU. The signing ceremony with the presidents and provosts from each institution was held at Kalamazoo Valley's Texas Township Campus.

Key Points: 
  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Western Michigan University signed a new agreement today, paving the way for students to transfer more efficiently from Kalamazoo Valley to WMU.
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Western Michigan University signed a new agreement today, paving the way for students to transfer more efficiently from Kalamazoo Valley to WMU.
  • This institutional articulation agreement is designed to help minimize credit loss and duplication of coursework—saving students time and money—as they transition from completing an associate degree program at Kalamazoo Valley to completing a bachelor's degree at Western.
  • The institution articulation agreement is designed for students who meet Michigan Transfer Agreement requirements and follow a prescribed plan leading to an associate degree at Kalamazoo Valley.

Wind Turbine Technician Academy to Celebrate Graduation

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Wind Turbine Technician Academy (WTTA) will be celebrating its 26th graduating class on Friday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. at the Groves Campus. The ceremony will include welcoming remarks from Craig Jbara, vice president for strategic business and economic development, and will be hosted by Thomas Sutton, director of wind energy and technical training services.

Key Points: 
  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Wind Turbine Technician Academy (WTTA) will be celebrating its 26th graduating class on Friday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. at the Groves Campus.
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Wind Turbine Technician Academy (WTTA) will be celebrating its 26th graduating class on Friday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. at the Groves Campus.
  • Members of the graduating class include:
    Kadin Bennett (class speaker) - Midland, MI
    Kalamazoo Valley's Wind Turbine Technician Academy's nationally offered competency-based program continues to garner notable recognition for its accreditation and innovative training.
  • For more information on Kalamazoo Valley's Wind Turbine Technician Academy, visit http://www.kvcc.edu/academics/wind/ .