Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Board of Trustees Designate April as Community College Month

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During its regularly scheduled meeting on April 12, the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Board of Trustees approved a resolution recognizing April as Community College Month. The full resolution is presented below.

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During its regularly scheduled meeting on April 12, the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Board of Trustees approved a resolution recognizing April as Community College Month.
  • Together with the nearly 1,000 other community colleges across the country, Kalamazoo Valley is celebrating Community College Month in April.
  • "Community College Month is an opportunity to demonstrate not only that community colleges, like Kalamazoo Valley, should be the first choice of many college-bound students, but why community colleges are first-class institutions that are vital to our local and state economies."
  • Community College Month is our opportunity to remind citizens about the huge impact the college makes on the vitality of Southwest Michigan."

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Celebrates Community College Month

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Together with the nearly 1,000 other community colleges across the country, Kalamazoo Valley will celebrate Community College Month during April. This month-long campaign was designed to improve awareness about the economic, academic and equity advantages of attending community colleges and to break the stigma associated with public two-year colleges.

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  • Together with the nearly 1,000 other community colleges across the country, Kalamazoo Valley will celebrate Community College Month during April.
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Together with the nearly 1,000 other community colleges across the country, Kalamazoo Valley will celebrate Community College Month during April.
  • Community College Month is an opportunity to demonstrate not only that community colleges, like Kalamazoo Valley, should be the first choice of many college-bound students, but also why community colleges are first-class institutions that are vital to our local and state economies.
  • Commenting on college employees, Washington said, "Kalamazoo Valley Community College employees are among the most dedicated individuals in higher education, our faculty and staff are top notch.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Hosts Foodways Symposium April 5 to 9

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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They are community builders, teaching healthy food traditions and advocating for high-quality food in their homes, schools, city and beyond.

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  • They are community builders, teaching healthy food traditions and advocating for high-quality food in their homes, schools, city and beyond.
  • On Saturday, April 9, the symposium will conclude with an outdoor Foodways Festival on the property of the Food Innovation Center (FIC) of Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
  • The Foodways Festival will include many who contribute to the community culture of Central American and Mexican foodways in Kalamazoo.
  • The Foodways Symposium is a community collaboration made possible in part by a grant from the KVCC Foundation.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College to Host March 25 Non-Traditional Roles in Skilled Trades and Health Careers Event

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Friday, March 11, 2022
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In addition to highlighting women in the skilled trades field, the March 25 event will feature men who work in nursing and other non-traditional roles.

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  • In addition to highlighting women in the skilled trades field, the March 25 event will feature men who work in nursing and other non-traditional roles.
  • She applied and was accepted to the program and proceeded to set herself apart with her work ethic and passion.
  • Following Schnell's talk, viewers will participate in a panel discussion led by Kalamazoo Valley graduates and other professionals who are working in non-traditional roles.
  • The summer semester at Kalamazoo Valley begins on May 9 and registration opens on March 7.

Registration for Cannabis Training at Kalamazoo Valley Community College Now Open

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Registration is now open for Kalamazoo Valley Community College'sthree cannabis certificate programs.

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Registration is now open for Kalamazoo Valley Community College'sthree cannabis certificate programs.
  • To address the critical need for workers in the industry, Kalamazoo Valley has partnered with Green Flower, a leader in cannabis education, to offer these in-demand programs.
  • "Green Flower is honored to be partneringwith Kalamazoo Valley Community College to offer our three cannabis industry training courses," said Daniel Kalef, Vice President of Higher Education for Green Flower.
  • After the successful completion of the virtual training units and a final exam, participants will earn a Certificate of Completion from Kalamazoo Valley Community College as well as a national certification from Green Flower.

Cannabis Workforce Training Now Available at Kalamazoo Valley Community College

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College today announced that it will offer workforce training for the expanding cannabis industry.

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College today announced that it will offer workforce training for the expanding cannabis industry.
  • Through a unique partnership with California-based Green Flower, a leader in cannabis workforce education, Kalamazoo Valley will provide training for the job readiness needed in the cannabis career field.
  • "The market continues to increase with new retailers requiring trained employees," said Craig Jbara, vice president for strategic and business development at Kalamazoo Valley.
  • After the successful completion of the virtual training units and a final exam, participants will earn a Certificate of Completion from Kalamazoo Valley Community College as well as a national certification from Green Flower.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College will hold Commencement on December 19

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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Kalamazoo Valley's 85th commencement ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 19 in Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University.

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  • Kalamazoo Valley's 85th commencement ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 19 in Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University.
  • He teaches English and transitional studies and has been a Kalamazoo Valley instructor for nearly 20 years.
  • "Look into all of the resources Kalamazoo Valley has to offer and then do it for yourself," she advises.
  • Established in 1966, Kalamazoo Valley Community College offers certificate programs in more than 50 areas of study and associate degrees in 60 others.

Kalamazoo Valley Museum's Storytelling Festival features Thanksgiving Story Premiering on Nov. 20

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Thanksgiving is the next holiday featured in the 10th Annual Storytelling Festival by the Kalamazoo Valley Museum.

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Thanksgiving is the next holiday featured in the 10th Annual Storytelling Festival by the Kalamazoo Valley Museum.
  • Judy Sima, Donna Marie Todd and Genot Picor headline the latest segment premiering on Nov. 20.
  • She is the recipient of two National Storytelling Network Oracle Awards for "Service and Leadership" as well as "Distinguished National Service."
  • The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is operated by Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is governed by its Board of Trustees.

College Provides Students with Food for Thanksgiving Dinner

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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Students will receive a chicken, potatoes, apples, stuffing, parsnips, squash, celery, carrots, onions, rolls, butter and more.

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  • Students will receive a chicken, potatoes, apples, stuffing, parsnips, squash, celery, carrots, onions, rolls, butter and more.
  • Holiday recipes, including a family favorite from college President L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D., is included.
  • Valley Food Share, a program launched in March 2019, is designed to meet the immediate hunger needs of currently enrolled Kalamazoo Valley students.
  • The special Thanksgiving Food Share will be distributed curbside between 2 - 4 p.m. at the Food Innovation Center Nov. 23 and at the Texas Township Campus Nov. 24.

Chapters Health System Names Healthcare Industry Leader as First Chief People Officer

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Chapters Health System, one of the nation's premier not-for-profit, community-based healthcare organizations headquartered in Temple Terrace, names Nikki Romence as the organization's first chief people officer.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Chapters Health System, one of the nation's premier not-for-profit, community-based healthcare organizations headquartered in Temple Terrace, names Nikki Romence as the organization's first chief people officer.
  • "At Chapters Health, we are pleased to have Nikki join our family," said Andrew Molosky, MBA, FACHE, CHPCA, president and chief executive officer for Chapters Health.
  • Prior to joining Chapters Health, Romence was the assistant vice president of human resources for Bronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
  • As a progressive leader and premier health system, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative home health, palliative and hospice care along with durable medical equipment and pharmacy services.