Battle Creek, Mich., December 1 — The Kellogg Community College Arts and Communication Department will host its annual “Holiday Images Concert” on Sunday, December 7 at 3 pm in the Kellogg Community College Binda Performing Arts Center located at 450 North Avenue in Battle Creek.

The concert will feature many of KCC’s vocal and instrumental ensembles directed by Dan Alt, director of Instrumental Music, and Gerald J. Blanchard, director of Vocal Music. Participating groups include the Kellogg Singers, the Concentus Vocal Ensemble, the KCC Choral Union, the Branch County Community Chorus, the Kellogg Community College Jazz Band, and several student soloists.

The performance will include a wide variety of holiday selections including “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Make We Merry,” and the jazz musical piece, “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” The KCC Choral Union will close the concert with George Frederick Handel’s powerful “Halleluiah Chorus.” The audience is invited to bring along their copy of the Messiah score and join the KCC choirs in this rousing and joyful ending to the concert.

Admission is $10 per person, $5 for seniors and KCC staff, and free for KCC students and children under the age of five. For more information, please call (269) 965-4126 or visit www.kellogg.edu/performart.

Battle Creek, Mich., December 1 — Auditions for Kellogg Community College’s version of “My Fair Lady” will be held December 17 and 18, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at KCC’s Binda Performing Arts Center located at 450 North Avenue in Battle Creek.

“My Fair Lady” is a musical that was adapted from the book “Pygmalion” by George Benard Shaw. The story takes place in London in 1912. Henry Higgins wagers with Colonel Pickering that he can turn Eliza, a flower girl, into someone who could pass for an upper-class person that was manor born. Eliza, wanting to better herself, takes on the challenge and finds learning difficult but goes on to be triumphant. Higgins views her success as his own, which infuriates Eliza, and nearly sends her into the arms of Freddy, a highborn lad who has fallen in love with her. Higgins, by the end of the play, realizes what he has lost, yet Eliza returns to him. Some of the songs you may recognize are “Wouldn’t it be Loverly,” “With a Little Bit of Luck,” “The Rain in Spain,” “I Could have Danced All Night,” “On the Street Where You Live,” “Get Me to the Church on Time,” and “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face.”

The cast calls for several men and women to perform multiple characters. Those wishing to audition should be prepared to read from the script and come prepared to sing a 16 bar/measure in length vocal music selection that exemplifies the performer’s voice. An accompanist will be available to play sheet music during the auditions. “My Fair Lady” production dates are March 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2009. For more information call KCC Arts and Communication Department at (269) 965-4126.

Battle Creek, Mich., December 1 — Kellogg Community College’s newly restructured Photography and Multimedia Program is hosting a program open house on Friday, December 5 from 5 to 8 pm. There will be light refreshments and tours of the facilities as well as information about the program and examples of student work. The open house is located in the Davidson Visual and Performing Arts Center on KCC’s main campus, located at 450 North Avenue in Battle Creek.

The event will highlight the recent changes made to the Photography and Multimedia Program curriculum. “Along with updating the program overall, we created the new curriculum to provide the students with not only photography and multimedia skills, but also the professional skills they need to be successful,” said Ryan Flathau, art instructor and coordinator of the photography/multimedia program at KCC. “The students learn a lot through their experiences in the program. They learn how to photograph on location, at a local business for example, using professional strobe lighting equipment, they learn business communication and etiquette, and they learn promotional skills to help them promote their career and photographic work.” To further increase these skills, the students are required to complete an internship with a industry related area business and have several opportunities to gain experience through trips, local exhibitions, and service learning opportunities such as photographing community events.

Class sizes are kept very small in the program to allow each student to get the individual attention he or she needs. The maximum number in any of the photography and multimedia classes is 15 students per class. “It’s very important that each student has time with the instructor to get his or her questions answered,” said Flathau.

Along with the newly redesigned curriculum and small class sizes, KCC has upgraded its facilities to provide the students with more opportunities for hands-on learning and development. The program utilizes two 25 station Apple Macintosh Computer labs for its digital photography, animation, video and sound editing classes, a professional lighting studio for individual student use, a 20 enlarger station beginning level black and white darkroom, an advanced level black and white darkroom capable of printing large-format negatives and large-scale mural prints as well as historic photographic processes, and a state of the art digital darkroom utilizing Apple computers, high resolution scanners, and archival pigment based wide-format printers. According to Flathau, “with the equipment and facilities we have available, students not only develop their photography skills and creative expression with the use of contemporary digital photo technologies, but also historic photo processes. Having the opportunity to experience a wide variety of photography technologies and processes greatly increases their ability to creatively problem solve and work in a variety of settings.”

The Photography and Multimedia program is designed to prepare students for entering the diverse fields of photography and multimedia. Working professionals and employers designed the curriculum to develop individuals who thrive in fast paced work environments and to prepare students to use state-of-the-art technology with artistic expression. Graduates of this program are well-rounded individuals, with a background adaptable to a variety of media related fields. The program includes four main areas of emphasis: photography, multimedia, animation, and visual art. The curriculum blends traditional and digital media technologies while encouraging technical proficiency and aesthetic awareness of photography, multimedia, film animation, visual art, video capture and editing, sound capture and editing, web design, and graphic design as both an art form and a professional medium of communication. Associate degrees with a concentration in animation or photography may transfer to four-year institutions if students take the additional general education courses.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov), employment for multimedia artists and animators is expected to grow 26% between 2006 and 2010. Currently, 50% of those employed in the field earn between $38,000 and $70,000 annually and the top 10% earn more than $92,000 annually.

For more information, please visit www.kellogg.edu/mma or contact Ryan Flathau, at (269) 965-3931 extension 2559.

Battle Creek, Mich., December 1 — The Kellogg Community College Faculty Association and the Kellogg Community College Foundation are pleased to announce the establishment of a scholarship in honor of a longtime KCC faculty member – the Steven R. Severin Memorial Scholarship.

Steve Severin, who passed away after a brief illness on September 19, 2008, was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University earning degrees in English and Sociology. Severin was an instructor at Kellogg Community College for 30 years, teaching sociology and education courses. He loved Kellogg Community College, was very passionate about teaching, and never failed to assist a student or staff member in need. Severin served as the KCC Faculty Association President for over 20 years, founded a nationally acclaimed mentoring program for teachers and founded SEAL-E, a highly commended student leadership program.

The Steven R. Severin Memorial Scholarship will provide financial support for a second-year KCC student majoring in education. Students must have a 2.5 grade point average to apply and maintain a 3.0 grade point average each semester he or she receives the scholarship. The scholarship is for two years, the first of which is at Kellogg Community College. Second year scholarship funding will follow the student to their transfer institution. Along with the application, students must submit an essay responding to the question: “What have you done in your time at KCC to identify, nurture, and build you inner strength as a future educator?”

To make a contribution to the Steven R. Severin Memorial Scholarship at Kellogg Community College, please send your donation to the KCC Foundation, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017, or call the Foundation at (269) 965-4161 for additional information.

Battle Creek, Mich., December 1 — In light of the continued disturbances on college campuses nationwide, Kellogg Community College has completed another year with zero reportable criminal offenses at any of KCC’s five locations.

“Our goal is to provide our learners with the best possible environment within which to develop new knowledge and skills,” said Dr. Edward Haring, president of Kellogg Community College. “Safety and security is a top priority for the college and essential to student success. It is imperative that we provide a safe place for students to actively engage in learning and not unnecessarily intrude on that learning process. We will continue our diligence in this area and are proud of the civil environment we have been able to create.”

To create a safe environment, KCC employs 11 full and part time security guards to patrol the main campus 24 hours per day every day and in the evenings at the centers in Albion, Hastings, Coldwater, and Fort Custer Industrial Park. The campuses are also equipped with top-of-the-line security cameras, card key access doors, electronic locks, and a fire alarm networking system. The college has a building warden system where employees are trained to respond to emergencies and an emergency text messaging system that is available to all students and employees.

KCC also provides education on safety to students and employees. “We post safety tips around each of our locations and online and publish the tips in the Bruin Student Newspaper,” said John Di Pierro, director of Institutional Facilities and Public Safety. “We also encourage our students and staff to report any unusual circumstances.”

Along with all of the on-campus safety prevention features, Di Pierro credits the outstanding safety record to the partnerships the college has with local law enforcement agencies and the training partnership between the college and the Battle Creek Police Department.

Reportable crimes, as defined by the US Department of Education, include murder/non-negligent manslaughter, forcible sex offenses (including forcible rape), non-forcible sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, and negligent manslaughter.

For more information, please visit www.kellogg.edu and click on “KCC Alerts.”

Battle Creek, Mich., November 25 — All Kellogg Community College locations will be closed November 27-30, 2008 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

For more information, please call (269) 965-3931

Battle Creek, Mich., November 24 — Kellogg Community College Individualized Lesson Program students will be performing a series of recitals titled “Wednesdays at 1 pm.” The first recital will take place on Wednesday, December 3 at the First Congregational Church located at 145 Capital Avenue NE in Battle Creek. The second recital will take place Wednesday, December 10 at Kellogg Community College’s Davidson Performing Arts Center auditorium located at 450 North Avenue in Battle Creek.

The free recitals will feature a number of Kellogg Community College students performing solos that showcase their vocal and instrumental talents. Each recital will have a unique program featuring the broad musical talents and backgrounds of the KCC students. “These concerts are a great way for our vocal and instrumental students to showcase their talents and gain performance experience,” said Gerald Blanchard, director of vocal music instruction at KCC.

For more information, please call (269) 965-4126 or visit www.kellogg.edu/performart.

The Photography and Multimedia program prepares students for entering the diverse fields of photography and multimedia. Working professionals and employers designed the curriculum to develop individuals who thrive in fast paced work environments and to prepare students to use state-of-the-art technology with artistic expression. Graduates of this program are well-rounded individuals, with a background adaptable to a variety of media related fields. The program includes four main areas of emphasis: photography, multimedia, animation, and visual art. The curriculum blends traditional and digital media technologies while encouraging technical proficiency and aesthetic awareness of photography, multimedia, film animation, visual art, video capture and editing, sound capture and editing, web design, and graphic design as both an art form and a professional medium of communication. Associate degrees with a concentration in animation or photography may transfer to four-year institutions if students take the additional general education courses.

The “Maine Landscape Photography Exhibition” features 700 of the thousands of photographs created by students during their Art 225 Landscape Photography Course trip to the Maine coastline in June 2008. Overall, thirteen students and one very brave instructor photographed by day and camped at night. The experience not only allowed the students to learn about landscape photography, but also allowed them to explore New England culture and themselves.

To see some of the photographs before the reception, please visit the student’s online photography galleries:
KCC Maine Trip: http://www.amhphotography.com/art225/maine.html
Nick Arnold: http://www.picasaweb.google.com/nea.photo/
Deb Craig: http://picasaweb.google.com/shuttered1
Professor Ryan Flathau: http://picasaweb.google.com/flathau
Tammi Fleury: http://www.flickr.com/photos/unhappytraveler
Meg Gould: http://picasaweb.google.com/Megpowergirl
Tony Hogrefe: http://picasaweb.google.com/Megpowergirl
Tim Kalvin: http://photobucket.com/crashphoto_bucket
Al Lassen: http://alassen.photoshop.com
Emma Lipps: http://www.flickr.com/photos/emmamaine2008
Lori Ann McAdams: http://www.flickr.com/photos/makeoutcrew/
Erica McIntosh: http://ericarenee.photoshop.com
Clarissa Montoya: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27943640@N02/
Samantha Trombly: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27953108@N02/
Eri Yasuda: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27124792@N05/

In addition to the open house and online galleries, the exhibit is free and open to the public from now until December 12. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm, and Saturday and Sunday by appointment only. There are also calendars including student work for sale for $12.00 during the reception or by visiting the Art Office in room 228 of the Davidson Visual and Performing Arts Center.

For more information, please contact Gallery Coordinator, Ryan Flathau, at (269) 965-3931 extension 2559 or by e-mailing him at flathaur@kellogg.edu.

Battle Creek, Mich., November 17 — The Kellogg Community College Concert Band will host its annual “Winter Concert” on Friday, December 12 at 7:30 pm in the Binda Performing Arts Center on KCC’s campus, located at 450 North Avenue in Battle Creek.

The free event will feature holiday music, traditional carols, and a variety of other music selections including an arrangement of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” with KCC’s President, Dr. G. Edward Haring, narrating the poem. The concert will also include a beautiful arrangement of three traditional carols by Gustav Holst titled “Winter Suite.” Another portion of the concert will feature music inspired by summer including Frank Ticheli’s “Sun Dance,” George Gershwin’s “Summertime,” and Percy Grainger’s “Country Gardens.”

For more information, please contact the Kellogg Community College Arts and Communication Department at (269) 965-3931 extension 2554.

Battle Creek, Mich., November 17 — Kellogg Community College employees reached their goal and donated $16,000 to the United Way of Greater Battle Creek on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.

“We are very excited to have reached our goal of $16,000 and to be able to give back to Battle Creek and surrounding communities,” said TJ Mohl, director of Academic Advising and United Way co-chair at Kellogg Community College. The college collected donations through voluntary paycheck donations and miniature paper t-shirt sales. “We live in such an amazing community,” said Cindy Ruble, superintendent of Lakeview School District and United Way campaign co-chair. “In a year when reaching our campaign goal seemed impossible employees throughout the community continue to rise to the occasion, showing how much they care about our neighbors. Thank you KCC employees for investing in our future!”

For more information about Kellogg Community College, please visit www.kellogg.edu.

Battle Creek, Mich., November 10 — The Kellogg Community College Lifelong Learning Department is offering the following classes starting November 17, 2008 through November 22, 2008. Unless noted, each takes place at KCC’s Regional Manufacturing Technology Center located at 405 Hill-Brady Road in Battle Creek.

Registration with a major credit card can be completed by calling (269) 965-4134 or visit www.kellogg.edu/lifelong for more information on other registration options and class offerings.

Create a Digital Story - NEW
Monday, November 17, 2008, 6-8:30 pm
Students will learn how to use Microsoft Photo Story for Windows and be able to create their own presentation. They will find out how to import their favorite photos, add a title to pictures or add their favorite music. Once they are created, the students will be able to share their stories by sending them in an email to family and friends or display them at a special event. Please bring a few photos on a CD, a favorite song on a CD, and a flash drive to save work.
Course fee is $29 per person.

Cooking: Hearty Soups and Sauces - NEW
Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 5:30-8:30 pm
Chef Sean Kelly, a certified master chef and part owner of BiCi Bistro, will demonstrate how to prepare sensational soups and sauces that will add fun and flavor to every meal. The demonstration will include Butternut Squash Bisque, Classic French Onion soup with a twist, Sun Dried Tomato Asian Butter sauce, and Mango Rum Salsa to spice up weekday dinners. Workshop fee includes all food items, recipes and tasting samples.
Course fee of $39 per person.

Stages of Family Recovery: Understanding the Addict - NEW
Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 6-9 pm
In this new class attendees will gain a new understanding of addiction and recovery and how it impacts both the addicted individual and their family. Robert Mobley, psychologist and addiction therapist will explain the various addiction models and explore the roles of all family members in the process of healing. This is a valuable class for anyone in suspicion of family members or friends who may have an addiction and would like to better understand and help.
Course fee of $39 per person (includes materials)

Petite Chic - NEW
Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 6-8:30 pm
This new workshop will show participants how to pay attention to color, pattern, proportion and detail that will make every inch count for petite sizes. Students will also learn how to choose the best accessories, necklines, and hair styles to enhance each individual’s face shape. Please bring two outfits to class. Barb Erickson, expert fashion consultant, will give feedback on what works and what can be improved.
Course fee of $29 per person

Understanding the Court System – NEW
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 9 am-12 pm
In this new class attendees will learn how the court systems in America are designed and why certain types of legal cases are handled in different courts. Each person will learn how a case gets heard by the Supreme Court and what cases are handled in Circuit Court, District Court, or Family Court. Susan McCabe, J.D., will help the attendees explore this fascinating topic and gain an understanding of the complex court systems.
Course fee of $29 per person

Facial Fitness: Look Younger in Two Weeks - NEW
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 9-11 am
Participants will learn the newest anti-aging skin care of firming up the face and neck with facial fitness exercises. This natural approach to skin care can get rid of bags under the eyes, a sagging jowl or double chin, a lumpy nose or lines around the lips and eyes. Each individual will experience facial massage techniques that can be done at home along with breathing exercises that will bring tone and lift to facial and neck muscles. Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing.
The course fee is $19 per person

Debt Free Living
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 9 am-12 pm
This workshop is not just for people who are having problems with their debt. Often those who benefit most are the people who can make their minimum payments but realize they don’t want to do that forever. In this workshop, students will learn a powerful, proven linear math/variable path method that can help everyone be debt free much faster than ever thought possible. Students are asked to bring a list of their current debts and monthly payments along with a pencil and calculator. Personal, financial information is for student’s use only and will not be shared in class.
The course fee is $39 per person (includes handouts)

Knitting a Beaded Christmas Ornament - NEW
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 9 am-12 pm
In this fun new knitting class, participants will learn how to knit a beaded Christmas ornament on double point needles. This creation is a quick and easy project that will make a delightful gift for a loved one or an addition to each individual’s own tree. Participants are asked to bring a set of size 5 double pointed knitting needles to class. Kits containing the materials will be distributed in class. This is an intermediate level class. Students must have previous knitting experience.
The course fee is $29 per person (includes all materials, except needles)

Make It and Take It Harvest Fresh Floral Arrangement - NEW
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 9 am-12 pm
In this new workshop, students will gain valuable floral arranging skills that they’ll be able to use again and again. Anne Anderson will help the students create a beautiful and long-lasting fresh floral arrangement in class to take home and enjoy. The fee includes all materials and fresh flowers.
The course fee is $49 per person (includes materials)

eBay Basics - NEW
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 9 am-12 pm
In this workshop students will learn more about eBay and how online auctions work. Cheryl Kahler, a skilled eBay hobbyist and eBay University trained education specialist, will give an introduction to buying and selling on eBay.
The course fee is $49 per person (includes handy reference guide)

Battle Creek, Mich., November 10 — The Public Information and Marketing department at Kellogg Community College won three awards from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the district 3 NCMPR conference held in Champaign, IL October 1-3, 2008.

The department won a Gold Medallion in the logo design category for the Kellogg Community College logo and a Silver Medallion in the same category for the Kellogg Community College mascot. The department also won a Bronze Medallion in the Poster-Division B category for a Turkey Leg Run/Walk poster. The KCC logo was designed by the Publications staff at KCC, the mascot was designed by BluFish Consulting LLC of Marshall, MI with direction from KCC staff, and the Turkey Leg Run/Walk poster was designed by KCC Publications department student worker, John Sajtar.

The National Council for Marketing & Public Relations is the only organization of its kind that exclusively represents marketing and public relations professionals at community and technical colleges. As one of the fastest-growing affiliates of the American Association of Community Colleges, NCMPR today has more than 1,500 members from nearly 600 colleges across the United States, Canada and other countries.

NCMPR's prestigious Medallion Awards recognize outstanding achievement in communications at community, junior and technical colleges at the district level. It's the only competition of its kind that exclusively honors excellence among marketing and PR professionals at two-year colleges. Entry guidelines and deadlines are announced in the annual call for entries. Winners are announced each year at the district conference. Kellogg Community College is in district 3 which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada.

Battle Creek, Mich., November 10 — On Saturday, November 2, the Kellogg Community College Men’s Basketball Team scrimmaged the inmates at the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater, Michigan. Afterwards, the KCC players listened to stories and advice from inmates about choices and consequences.

For KCC sophomores DeVonte Pryor and Aaron Crump, both age 19, this trip was their second year going to the Lakeland Correctional Facility. “The first year I was really nervous, but this year I knew what to expect and was telling the other players what to expect,” said Pryor. “It’s definitely a prison,” added Crump. “You have to bring your id, and have a background check done. You go through multiple doors to get in and it’s really obvious that the only way to get out is to be let out.”

The scrimmage was the first for the year for players and provides them with a great opportunity to prepare for the season. “They are a lot stronger,” said Crump. “A lot of these guys played on the outside before they went down the wrong path so they are really good players,” said Pryor. “It was a really good experience. Most of them are a lot bigger and stronger than us so it gave us a chance to get roughed up a bit which will help us prepare for our season.”

When the team entered the prison, they were greeted by the prisoners by name and were complimented on last year’s season. “The prisoners have been keeping track of us. They’ve been looking forward to this game all year,” said Pryor. “They are really interested in us because we are out there doing what they never got to do. They are happy to see what we’re doing and that we are staying out of trouble. It’s really nice to hear. We’ve always got someone out there that cares about us,” said Crump. Pryor added, “They are like friends to us.”

After the game, the players had some snacks with the inmates and listened to inmates talk about their lives and the choices they had made. “Besides providing a scrimmage opportunity for the players, we also wanted them to walk away with a different view on life. Part of our role is to grow their skills on the court, but, more importantly, our job is to guide our players to have a positive impact in all aspects of their lives,” said Melvin McKnight, assistant coach for the Men’s Basketball team.

The visit will have a lasting impact on both Crump and Pryor. “We learned a lot about what happened to them. They taught us to learn from their mistakes,” said Pryor. It only takes a split second to lose your life and end up behind bars if you don’t stop and think about what you are doing.” Crump agreed. “Everything we work for can change in a second if we make the wrong decisions. They talked to us a lot about staying focused on winning. They told us to pick a goal and don’t let anything keep us from accomplishing that goal. It definitely makes you think about the consequences of everything you do. Prison is real. It can be your life, but you have options and choices. It’s not one place I want to be.”

If you would like to see the Bruins in action, the first home basketball game is against Owens Community College on Tuesday, November 5. The Women’s Basketball team game begins at 5:15 pm and the Men’s Basketball game begins at 7:30 pm. For more information about the athletics programs available at Kellogg Community College, please contact the Athletics Department office at (269) 965-4151 or by e-mail at shawt@kellogg.edu.

Battle Creek, Mich., November 3 — Kellogg Community College Social Science Instructor, Glenda Morling, was awarded the 2008 TRENDS Outstanding Educator Award in Occupational Studies for her outstanding work in Early Childhood Education.

The TRENDS in Occupational Studies conference provides training and network opportunities for community college instructors in Michigan. Occupational programs can include business, information technology, industrial trades, health, early childhood, and others. The Outstanding Educator Award was established to honor outstanding performance during the academic year preceding the annual TRENDS conference. The award is state-wide and nominations come from the 28 Community Colleges in Michigan. Recipients are selected based on excellence within the classroom, professional achievements, and service to the college.

Morling, who teaches Early Childhood Education, Psychology, and Service Learning for Kellogg Community College, was instrumental in developing and launching a new online Early Childhood Education Program and most recently, for taking the lead to learn, organize, and teach a new service learning initiative at the college. She has also been actively involved in literacy initiatives within the college and in the community for several years. The Bellevue resident was one of the founding members of the Early Beginnings Literacy Coalition, has participated in hosting two literacy training days for more than 400 teachers and child care workers, has been the early childhood representative on the Community Literacy Collaborative, an ongoing literacy campaign in the Battle Creek Community, and presents regularly at education conferences and local organizations about the importance of early childhood education.

She also organizes international travel opportunities for students at Kellogg Community College. In 2008, she organized a ten-day international trip to England for 20 KCC Early Childhood Education students to visit early childhood programs in England and learn about universal curriculum and preschool standards. Morling is also helping to organize a Literary Tour of England in 2009.

For more information about Kellogg Community College, please contact Enrollment Services at (269) 965-4153 or e-mail adm@kellogg.edu.

Battle Creek, Mich., November 3 — The Kellogg Community College Lifelong Learning Department is offering the following classes starting November 3, 2008 through November 10, 2008. Unless noted, each takes place at KCC’s Regional Manufacturing Technology Center located at 405 Hill-Brady Road in Battle Creek.

Registration with a major credit card can be completed by calling (269) 965-4134 or visit www.kellogg.edu/lifelong for more information on other registration options and class offerings.

Gorgeous After 40
Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 6-8:30 pm
Barbara Erickson, an expert make-up and skin consultant, will help students explore the special needs of women over 40. Attendees will learn how to work with, not against, the body’s changes and discover healthy ways to stay beautiful and stylish. Students will also learn about skin care based on its changing needs and how to use subtle make-up techniques to enhance features and celebrate a natural look.
Course fee is $29 per person.

Making Your Paycheck Last - NEW
Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 6-8:30 pm
The tools learned in this new workshop are useful, realistic, and easy to work into everyday life. They will help participants gain control over the financial impact of choices, learn how to create and use a budget and spending plan, and have a realistic approach to debt reduction. Participants will also learn how to borrow and invest wisely, understand and control credit rating to save money and increase financial security.
Course fee of $39 per person.

Clutter-Busting for Packrats
Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 6-8 pm
Delma Smith, owner of Organizing for You, will help students explore the phenomenon of downsizing and purging without feeling guilt or regret. Attendees will learn an easy technique for clearing clutter and conquering chaos and gain the tools to get started. Each person will leave with an action plan that will give motivation to stay on track.
Course fee of $39 per person

Intro to Computers for Absolute Beginners
Tuesdays, November 11 – November 18, 2008, 6-8 pm
This is a hands-on class where students will learn the most basic skills for working with a personal computer. Topics to be covered include how to use a mouse, how to “point and click,” and other essential skills. There will be plenty of time to practice and polish new acquirements.
Course fee of $39 per person

Guanqifa: Qigong for Headache Relief
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 6-7 pm
Qigong is a Chinese practice that uses physical postures, breathing techniques, and mental focus to improve physical and emotional health. In this special workshop Janean Crapo, a martial artist, will take each person through moves that focus their “Qi” (pronounced chee) along three paths in the body. The pain and tension from headaches will just melt away. After practicing these moves participants will feel invigorated, yet relaxed, and in many cases completely pain-free.
The course fee is $19 per person

Beginning Ashtanga Yoga – NEW
Mondays, November 10 through December 1, 2008, 6-7 pm
This method of Yoga involves synchronizing the breath with progressive series of postures. This process produces intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The instructor, Mia Morley, holds an Ashtanga Yoga Teaching Certificate from Chicago Yoga Center through the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore, India. Please wear comfortable exercise clothing and bring a yoga mat, a yoga block or pillow, a blanket and a hand towel to class.
The course fee is $49 per person

Reflexology 101: Massage for the Hands and Feet
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 6:30-8:30 pm
Reflexology is a natural healing art that is based on the principle that there are reflexes in our feet and hands which correspond to every part of the body. Becky Porter, a certified massage therapist, will share the basic massage and reflexology techniques that will help to heal and relax. The fee includes a handy reference guide to make this an easy-to-do process at home.
The course fee is $39 per person (includes materials)

Eating for Life & Longevity - NEW
Monday, November 13, 2008, 6-8 pm
Sarah Byers, a registered dietician, will help students explore the powerhouse foods that are packed with micronutrients that can keep each individual young, active and healthy. By making these foods a part of regular eating habits, students can actually change the course of their biochemistry and stop the incremental changes in the body that lead to diseases such as type II diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers, obesity and Alzheimer’s. Plus, attendees will learn tips for healthy choices when eating out at restaurants.
The course fee is $19 per person

Best Value Wines: New Selections for Less Than $10 a Bottle - NEW
Thursday, November 13, 2008, 6-9 pm Location: Riverside Country Club
Cecil Robins, a sommelier, will share his latest picks of inexpensive (under $10 a bottle) wines that taste great. Participants will discover an array of wines that are enjoyable without spending a lot. The class will cover some wine basics and some tips and techniques for how to select value wines to enjoy year round. It will be held at Riverside Country Club, located at 245 East Columbia Avenue in Battle Creek. The fee includes all food and beverage items and participants must be 21 to register. Limit 20 students.
The course fee is $49 per person

From Queen City to Cereal City: How it All Happened - NEW
Thursday, November 13, 2008, 6-9 pm
This new class will focus on how Battle Creek became known as the Cereal City. Attendees will learn all about the famous and infamous cereal entrepreneurs as well as interesting pieces of Battle Creek’s history related to the cereal industry. Mary Butler and Liz Neumeyer, local historians, will share the stories that bring our local history to life.
The course fee is $29 per person

Battle Creek, Mich., October 20 — During the spring 2009 semester, Kellogg Community College is offering an international travel course that is a literary tour of England. An information session is scheduled for Friday, October 31 at 10 am in room A-142 on KCC’s main campus located at 450 North Avenue in Battle Creek. The class meets 4 - 5 times during the spring semester and then travels to England May 15-25, 2009.

The trip will focus on touring the homes, towns and countryside that were inspirational in the works of many English writers. Students will tour the Lake District, Liverpool, Oxford, Hay on Wye, Dorset, London, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire, and will visit the homes of authors such as Thomas Hardy, Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters, D.H. Lawrence, and Lord Byron. They will also visit sites where some of the authors studied are laid to rest, including Westminster Abbey. While in London, students will take in a Shakespeare play at the famous reconstruction of the Globe Theater.

The cost of the trip is $3,000 and includes air, lodging, in-country transportation, breakfasts and some dinners, entrance fees for group activities, play at the Globe Theater, taxes, tips, and insurance. It does not include tuition, books/materials, transportation to Detroit's Metro airport, all other activities and meals not specified.

For more information, please contact Glenda Morling at (269) 965-3931 extension 2264, Matt Samra at (269) 965-3931 extension 2285, or Michelle Wright at (269) 965-3931 extension 2217.

Battle Creek, Mich., October 20 — During the spring 2009 semester, Kellogg Community College is offering an international travel course to Japan. An information session is scheduled for Friday, October 31 at 10 am in room A-142 on KCC’s main campus located at 450 North Avenue in Battle Creek.

INTL 210: Japan, from its Imperial Past to its Industrial Future, will focus on the history and culture of Japan, both ancient and modern. The class meets 4 - 5 times during the spring semester and then travels to Japan May 14-23, 2009.

The first stop on the trip is to the largest city in the world, Tokyo. Students will visit museums, Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, and Japanese gardens during their stay in Tokyo. Students may also choose to participate in a tea ceremony, attend a baseball game or a traditional Japanese theater performance, or watch sumo wrestlers practice at the most famous “stable” in the world. Students will also take a journey to Kamakura, capital of Japan in the shogun era, and home to the Great Buddha, a 40-foot statue of bronze and a reminder of the importance of religion in Japanese society.

Students will spend four nights in Tokyo and then board the famous Shinkansen (bullet train) to travel to Kyoto, home of the Japanese emperor for nearly 900 years. Kyoto’s historical importance kept it from the list of target cities in World War II, and as a result has hundreds of shrines and temples to visit. Students will have an opportunity to see some of these shrines and temples, as well as the Nijo Castle and Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion).

In addition to historical sites, students will also visit Denso’s “green” manufacturing plant in Nagoya, and tour the Shiga prefecture government offices. Students will spend a day in nearby Himeji Castle, the most spectacular and well-preserved 14th century fortress. In addition, to scheduled activities, students will have time to explore local markets in Kyoto or Tokyo’s Sony Tower where the latest technological innovations are on display.

The cost of the trip is $3,500 and includes air, accommodation, breakfasts, entrance fees for scheduled events, tips, medical insurance, in-country transportation, and two dinners. It does not include any other meals, tuition, books or other expenses not included in group activities.

For further information, please contact Kevin Barnes at (269) 965-3931 extension 2844 or Michelle Wright (269) 965-3931 extension 2217.