Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Public Invited to Attend National Landmark Ceremony at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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The public is invited to attend the Landmark dedication ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum at 230 North Rose Street on Friday, May 17.

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  • The public is invited to attend the Landmark dedication ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum at 230 North Rose Street on Friday, May 17.
  • "The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is proud to be able to offer a permanent home for the ACS National Historic Chemical Landmark plaque," said KVM Director Bill McElhone.
  • These activities are a collaboration among the Kalamazoo ACS Local Section, the ACS NHCL Subcommittee, Apjohn Group LLC, Kalamazoo Valley Museum (KVM), Kalamazoo Valley Community College (Kalamazoo Valley), Western Michigan University (WMU), Kalamazoo College (K-College), Pfizer, Inc., Zoetis, Inc. and local sponsors.
  • The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is operated by Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is governed by its Board of Trustees.

April 28 Sunday Series Talk will Focus on the History of Kalamazoo's LGBTQ Community

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Sunday, April 21, 2019
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On April 28, Denise Miller presents "From Undercover to Outfront, The Story of Kalamazoo's LGBTQ Community."

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On April 28, Denise Miller presents "From Undercover to Outfront, The Story of Kalamazoo's LGBTQ Community."
  • Miller, who is also an English instructor at Kalamazoo Valley Community College has more than 20 years of nonprofit, academic, and anti-racism work.
  • Prior to joining OutFront, she was an anti-racism and intersectionality facilitator and member of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation team through the Kalamazoo Community Foundation and the W.K.
  • The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is operated by Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is governed by its Board of Trustees.

New Program to Address Student Food Insecurity at Kalamazoo Valley Community College

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Thursday, March 7, 2019
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 07, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Valley Food Share, a new initiative designed to meet the immediate food needs of Kalamazoo Valley Community College students, kicks off March 12.

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 07, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Valley Food Share, a new initiative designed to meet the immediate food needs of Kalamazoo Valley Community College students, kicks off March 12.
  • "A significant number of Kalamazoo Valley students experience food insecurity every day," said President L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D. "This issue deeply impacts students' educational efforts and outcomes.
  • For some students, food insecurity can lead to choosing between buying groceries and paying for classes.
  • Food insecurity is defined as the lack of reliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable and nutritious food.

Kalamazoo Career Fair Set for March 20 at Kalamazoo Valley Community College

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
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More than 75 regional employers will be on site during the Kalamazoo Career Fair on Wednesday, March 20 at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Texas Township Campus.

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  • More than 75 regional employers will be on site during the Kalamazoo Career Fair on Wednesday, March 20 at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Texas Township Campus.
  • The Career Fair is a face-to-face networking event which can pay huge dividends for job seekers.
  • "The Career Fair is a great resource for the entire community.
  • A list of participating employers, tips for job seekers, and other details are available on the Career Fair website at http://www.kvcc.edu/careerfair .

Museum's Spring Break Activities Include Crafts, Workshops, a Concert, and More

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
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Drop in daily, April 1-5, for Numbers On Parade, free hands-on craft programs from 1 to 4 p.m.

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  • Drop in daily, April 1-5, for Numbers On Parade, free hands-on craft programs from 1 to 4 p.m.
  • Ten different crafts each day will be inspired by a math-related picture book, which can be read in our ThinkTank.
  • Zero struggles to see her value until she is able to join the other numbers in their counting games.
  • The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is operated by Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is governed by its Board of Trustees.

Kalamazoo Valley Culinary Instructor Chef Stephanie Hughes Named 2018 Chef of the Year

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Saturday, February 9, 2019
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Chef Stephanie L. Hughes, MBA, was named The 2018 Chef of The Year by The American Culinary Federation (ACF) Chapter of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek on Tuesday, February 5 during its ACF awards dinner at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's 418 Restaurant in the Marilyn J. Schlack Culinary and Allied Health building in downtown Kalamazoo.

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  • Chef Stephanie L. Hughes, MBA, was named The 2018 Chef of The Year by The American Culinary Federation (ACF) Chapter of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek on Tuesday, February 5 during its ACF awards dinner at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's 418 Restaurant in the Marilyn J. Schlack Culinary and Allied Health building in downtown Kalamazoo.
  • Hughes serves as a culinary instructor for Kalamazoo Valley's Sustainable Food Systems program.
  • Chef Stephanie, along with chef instructor colleagues Joel Boone, Cory Barrett and Brian Hay were also nominated for Culinary Educator of The Year for their work at Kalamazoo Valley.
  • Kalamazoo Valley student Cameron "Biip" Cline was selected as Culinary Student of The Year.

Kalamazoo Valley to Offer Free Online IP Education to Students, Community Members

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kalamazoo Valley Community College announces an academic partnership with the Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property (MIIP) designed to democratize access to intellectual property education.

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kalamazoo Valley Community College announces an academic partnership with the Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property (MIIP) designed to democratize access to intellectual property education.
  • Kalamazoo Valley is the only community college in the country to offer such education to the public at no cost.
  • "We're excited for the opportunity to work with MIIP in enhancing the intellectual property education at Kalamazoo Valley Community College," said Kalamazoo Valley's Director of Corporate Training Kate Miller.
  • Members of the Kalamazoo Valley community can join nearly 10,000 registrants of the fully digital Intellectual Property: Inventors, Entrepreneurs, Creators curriculum hosted online at Udemy.com.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College to Offer One-Year General Automotive Service Certification

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Beginning in winter semester 2019, Kalamazoo Valley is offering a one-year certificate program in General Automotive Service (GAS).

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Beginning in winter semester 2019, Kalamazoo Valley is offering a one-year certificate program in General Automotive Service (GAS).
  • "This was driven by our local employers and advisory committee that are desperate for technicians at any skill level," said Kalamazoo Valley's Automotive Department Chair Doug Martin.
  • "It has led to a few agreements of understanding with employers that want to see their technicians progress and become more skilled.
  • For more information about the General Automotive Certificate, go to https://kvcc.smartcatalogiq.com/2018-2019/Catalog-Winter-Update/Programs... or contact Suzanne Gardner, sgardner1(at)kvcc(dot)edu.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Will Hold Commencement on December 16

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College will celebrate its 82nd commencement at 4 p.m. Dec. 16 in Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University.

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  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College will celebrate its 82nd commencement at 4 p.m. Dec. 16 in Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University.
  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College President L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D., will give the welcome address, followed by Board of Trustees Chair Jeffrey Patton.
  • Kalamazoo Valley also provides student-placement services and works closely with other institutions to ensure the transfer of students' credits.
  • A fully accredited institution, Kalamazoo Valley offers day and evening, online and weekend classes.

Photographer Jim Lommasson Presents "Exploring the Treasures of Refugees" on Dec. 16 at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum

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Monday, December 3, 2018
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Dec. 03, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Photographer Jim Lommasson Presents "Exploring the Treasures of Refugees" on Dec. 16 at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Dec. 03, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Photographer Jim Lommasson Presents "Exploring the Treasures of Refugees" on Dec. 16 at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum
    The December 16 Sunday Lecture Series at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum will feature photographer Jim Lommasson speaking about the power of art for social change and the evolution of the exhibit What We Carried: Fragments and Memories from Iraq and Syria.
  • Lommasson will discuss his personal experiences meeting with refugees and asking them to reveal the stories behind their precious items.
  • Lommasson worked with Iraqi and Syrian refugee communities in Boston, Portland, Dearborn, and Chicago before coming to Kalamazoo.
  • The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is operated by Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is governed by its Board of Trustees.