Kalamazoo Valley

We hope you and your family have a very Happy Easter!

Enjoy free African cuisine and explore African culture through workshops, classes and presentations during the annual Kalamazoo Valley Foodways celebration on April 5 and 6. Visit kalamazoofoodways.org to view the schedule and register for cooking classes.

Calling all Kalamazoo Valley alumni! Submissions to the Alumni Art Show in June will be accepted starting Monday, April 1, through May 16. Cash prizes are available. Learn more at kvcc.edu/alumni/artshow/

Fall registration begins next week for students who have earned: 📚 36 or more credit hours — Monday 8 a.m. 📚 24 or more credit hours — Tuesday 8 a.m. 📚 12 or more credit hours — Wednesday 8 a.m. 📚 All students — Thursday 8 a.m. See the schedule: schedule.kvcc.edu

Join us for an educational and enlightening panel discussion with LGBTQ+ students from Kalamazoo Valley, Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College. The discussion is open to the public and free to attend. Lunch will be provided.

Looking for something free to do with the kids for spring break? The @KalamazooMuseum offers a mix of entertainment and learning experiences for all ages, from March 26 - 30. Preregistration is not required and admission is free. kalamazoomuseum.org

Interested in one of Kalamazoo Valley's many health career programs? Join us for an upcoming application workshop to meet with an advisor and get your application started!

Join us for one of our workshops focusing on helping students develop their own self and career management practices, tools and resources for positive mental health wellness and career readiness. For more info, contact Jenny Bussye at jbuysse@kvcc.edu.

Starting this month, you can save 20% off your purchase at the Texas Township Bookstore on the last Tuesday of every month! Shop in person or online. Course materials, electronics and food are excluded from the promotion.

If you're interested in transferring to @WesternMichU this fall, make sure to attend the on-site admissions day next week!

LAST CALL! Submissions for the annual Ned Foskey Poetry Prize Contest are being accepted until this Friday, March 22! Winners will receive a cash prize! Details on how to submit are here: bit.ly/3kCRBpy

The Student Nurses Association is sponsoring a collection drive to benefit the YWCA from March 18 - April 22. Look for collection boxes set up in all Kalamazoo Valley buildings. Needs include diapers sizes 3-6, baby wipes, gift cards, personal care items, linens and towels.

Spring is here — and that means baseball and softball are back! First home games for each team are: ⚾ Baseball — 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, vs. Kellogg Community College 🥎 Softball — 3 p.m. Friday, March 22, vs. Jackson College Full schedule: athletics.kvcc.edu

Hungry for lunch in downtown Kalamazoo during the week? Enjoy delicious food made by Kalamazoo Valley culinary students! The cafe & restaurant are located at Marilyn J. Schlack Culinary and Allied Health Building, 418 E. Walnut St. Check their Facebook pages for weekly menus.

Join us for a celebration luncheon for Women's History Month on Friday, March 29, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at TTC Room 4240. Four noteworthy women will be honored and will participate in a panel discussion. Please RSVP by March 22 at bit.ly/48UmvN6

Join the Kalamazoo Valley Libraries for an open house and library egg hunt! Search for hidden eggs, win prizes, enjoy refreshments and learn how the library can help support you in your academic career. The event is Tuesday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the TTC Library.

Do you love the college basketball tournament? What about board games? Free food? Enjoy all three while registering for summer classes at KVAAP March Madness next week!

Get tips on what you should and shouldn't do during a job interview at our next EmployU workshop! It's happening March 20. RSVP by emailing careercenter@kvcc.edu with your name and Valley ID Number.

¿Habla usted español? Practice your Spanish language skills at Spanish Club, open to students of all levels of comprehension — including beginners! The club meets every Thursday through the end of the semester. ¡Te veo allí!

Are you planning to graduate in April? Make sure to submit your petition to graduate by March 31 at bit.ly/3uIcmp3 Commencement is on April 28 at 2 p.m. at Miller Auditorium.