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The CCE engages students, faculty, and community members in sustained partnerships that foster collaborative learning and civic participation in a diverse, democratic society.

10/20/2026

The Center for Civic Engagement is the main feature at the Library Book Club Cafe this Fall! Stop and look around next time you're there to see K students working around the Kalamazoo area through a variety of the CCE's programs!

We’re excited to see one of our longtime community partnerships highlighted by NowKalamazoo! This article shares the sto...
10/14/2026

We’re excited to see one of our longtime community partnerships highlighted by NowKalamazoo! This article shares the story of Club Grub at Woodward School, a program that brings together students, community partners, and Kalamazoo College volunteers to explore food, nutrition, and hands-on learning. Check out the article through the link in our bio!

We’re excited to see some of our community-engaged work highlighted by NowKalamazoo! This article features one of our Co...
10/13/2026

We’re excited to see some of our community-engaged work highlighted by NowKalamazoo! This article features one of our Community-Based Courses, “A Seat in the Garden,” taught by Dr. Amelia Katanski and offers a closer look at the partnerships, learning, and impact of community-engaged, hands-on learning. Check it out through the link in our bio!

The CCE is excited to highlight the work being done through one of our amazing community partner organizations, the Kala...
10/09/2026

The CCE is excited to highlight the work being done through one of our amazing community partner organizations, the Kalamazoo County ID program. For many members of the Kalamazoo community, lack of access to an official photo ID creates a major barrier in the fulfillment of daily necessities. This program, through the office of the Kalamazoo County Clerk, issues a low-barrier, low-cost, official photo ID that helps members of the public navigate interactions with law enforcement more safely, cash checks, open bank accounts, use credit cards, carry a physical reminder of their community membership, and overcome many other barriers.

Through the CCE, students work at the ID program's desk, giving them the chance to participate in local government and work directly with members of the Kalamazoo public. We are so excited to continue our collaboration with KCID!

Want to get involved? Stop by Dewing 004 to talk with the Center for Civic Engagement staff!

K Votes hosted staff and volunteers from Voters Not Politicans for a presentation and Q+A about proportional representat...
10/08/2026

K Votes hosted staff and volunteers from Voters Not Politicans for a presentation and Q+A about proportional representation and our current systems for electing representatives to office.

The K Votes program is active year round, but we are especially Buzz-ing to help students make their plan for when, where, and how to cast their ballot. Follow K Votes for resources and updates on events on campus!

During this National Voter Education Week, the K Votes program is hard at work to engage peers for the upcoming general ...
10/07/2026

During this National Voter Education Week, the K Votes program is hard at work to engage peers for the upcoming general election.

Our main event is on Wednesday Oct 7th 5-6:30pm in Hicks Student Center with a dinner and presentation from out partners at Voters Not Politicians. Come for the chicken tenders and Mac n cheese, stay to learn how our elections can best represent the people's will.

Find K Votes leaders and volunteers tabling on campus for help registering to vote, deciding where and when you will cast your ballot, and how to research what is on your specific ballot!

Follow K Votes for year-round information & events!

The Civic Engagement Scholars showed up for K Fest last Friday to represent the 12 student-led civic engagement programs...
09/28/2026

The Civic Engagement Scholars showed up for K Fest last Friday to represent the 12 student-led civic engagement programs offered through the CCE year round. Students can participate through paid and volunteer positions that work with the Kalamazoo community on and off campus around topics of educational equity, reproductive rights, disability advocacy, voter engagement, and more! 
 
Click the link in our bio to learn more about these programs, contact the student leaders, and follow our program Instagram pages to stay up to date on their events and resources.

Avoid the election day lines at the polls and vote early! In Michigan, voters can request and return absent ballots star...
09/25/2026

Avoid the election day lines at the polls and vote early! In Michigan, voters can request and return absent ballots starting now. If you’re eligible to vote this November 3rd, check your registration status at mi.gov/vote and make a plan for how you’ll vote.  
 
If you want the experience of voting in person but can’t make it to the polls on a Tuesday, try out Michigan’s Early Voting from Saturday, October 24th to Sunday November 1st.  
 
Look out for our next post about resources for out-of-state college students voting in their home state!

There is one month until Vote Early Day! This year, Vote Early Day is Saturday, October 24th. A Saturday gives more of u...
09/24/2026

There is one month until Vote Early Day!

This year, Vote Early Day is Saturday, October 24th. A Saturday gives more of us the opportunity to make a voting plan without having to juggle work, school, or other weekday responsibilities. So be sure to mark your calendars and make a plan if you want to vote early!

Last week the CCE welcomed back the Civic Engagement Scholars for the 2026 CES Retreat! They are all excited for the new...
09/17/2026

Last week the CCE welcomed back the Civic Engagement Scholars for the 2026 CES Retreat! They are all excited for the new year and ready to engage with their peers across the city of Kalamazoo! The retreat focused on preparing CESs to lead peers across our twelve student-led programs. Key areas of focus included exploring identity and positionality, building reciprocal community relationships, and engaging in critical reflection.

Don't forget to see us at K Fest to meet them all and learn about our programs!

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Kalamazoo College, Academy Street (Dewing Hall)
Kalamazoo, MI
49006

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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