KCC names art wing in honor of largest philanthropic gift in College history

Pictured outside the newly named Sherman & Kimiko Petersen Art Wing at Kellogg Community College, from left to right, are retired KCC Foundation Executive Director Teresa Durham; KCC Trustee Lisa Mueller; KCC President Dr. Paul Watson; KCC Business and Information Technology Director Sheenita Davis; KCC Foundation Board Chair Drew Schweitzer; KCC Foundation Executive Director Michelle Williamson; KCC Arts and Communication Chair Barbara Sudeikis; and retired KCC Art professor Pete Williams.

KCC names art wing in honor of largest philanthropic gift in College history

Kellogg Community College Apr 15, 2026

Kellogg Community College Wednesday acknowledged the largest philanthropic gift in College history with a ceremony honoring the donors on campus.…

A photo of a muralist painting a colorful mural from a crane, on a promotional graphic with text on it that reads, “Go Bonus Saves. Free artist lecture from muralist Patrick Hershberger Go Bonus Saves. 2 p.m. Friday, May 8. Kellogg Community College Davidson Visual and Performing Arts Center, 450 North Ave., Battle Creek.”

Go Bonus Saves artist lecture is May 8 at Kellogg Community College

Kellogg Community College Apr 15, 2026

Kellogg Community College is bringing celebrated artist Go Bonus Saves to campus in May for a free artist lecture covering…

A conductor directs a singing choir on a promotional concert slide with text on it that reads, “Kellogg Community College’s Choral Arts Area presents ‘Singing in the Spring: I, Too, Sing America, a Nod to the Poet Langston Hughes.’ Dr. Gerald J. Case-Blanchard, conductor. Nancy D. Brown, collaborating pianist. Paul Freeburn, guitar faculty artist. Eric Campbell, trumpet faculty artist. 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek, 111 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek. Freewill donations.”

KCC “Singing in the Spring” concert to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and more April 12 in Battle Creek

Kellogg Community College Apr 6, 2026

The choirs of Kellogg Community College will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America at the College’s…

A collage featuring photos of 10 new sculptures on campus.

Call for artists: Kellogg Community College seeking outdoor sculptures to display on campus in Battle Creek, Michigan

Kellogg Community College Mar 26, 2026

Kellogg Community College is seeking sculptures to install and display at various locations on the College’s North Avenue campus in…

Great Michigan Read author Curtis Chin to speak at KCC April 9

Kellogg Community College Mar 9, 2026

Kellogg Community College will host award-winning author Curtis Chin as part of a free Great Michigan Read author visit on…

A black and white photo of two empty wooden chairs at a memorial site.

Ruth Adams art exhibit at KCC explores history and hope through photographs of WWII era memorial sites

Kellogg Community College Mar 3, 2026

Kellogg Community College is exhibiting nearly two dozen photographic works by nationally renowned artist Ruth Adams through March, contemplating history…

Kimiko Petersen at the opening reception for her art exhibit held in KCC's Davidson Visual and Performing Arts Center in November 2022.

KCC art wing to be named in honor of donors Sherman and Kimiko Petersen

Kellogg Community College Feb 26, 2026

Kellogg Community College this spring will name the art wing of the Davidson Visual and Performing Arts Center on campus…

KCC Guest Artist Recital to feature internationally renowned musicians Jay Julio and Josh Tatsuo Cullen March 3

Kellogg Community College Feb 24, 2026

Kellogg Community College will present a pair of internationally renowned musicians for an afternoon Guest Artist Recital on campus in…

Faculty/Guest Artist Recital to feature KCC Music faculty duo Feb. 28

Kellogg Community College Feb 17, 2026

Kellogg Community College will showcase the talents of a pair of faculty musicians and colleagues at an upcoming Faculty/Guest Artist…

A promotional graphic featuring stylized illustrations of piranhas, a disco ball, lightning, fire and other disaster elements and text that reads, “Kellogg Community College Theatre presents ‘Disaster!’ a ’70s disaster movie musical. Binda Performing Arts Center, March 6-8 and 13-15, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. Featuring music by Queen, the Jackson 5, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, the Commodores and more! Get tickets now!”

KCC Theatre presents musical comedy “Disaster!” in March

Kellogg Community College Feb 10, 2026

Disco, chaos and comedy collide in March as Kellogg Community College Theatre brings the musical comedy “Disaster!” to the stage…

Musicians play instruments on a promotional concert slide with text on it that reads, “KCC Concert Band presents Awakened Voices. 3 p.m. Feb. 22, Binda Performing Arts Center. Free admission.”

KCC Concert Band to present “Awakened Voices” concert Feb. 22 in Battle Creek

Kellogg Community College Feb 9, 2026

The Kellogg Community College Concert Band will present its first spring-semester concert this month on campus in Battle Creek. The…

An abstract illustration of instruments and musicians on a promotional concert slide with text on it that reads, “Legends and Lovers. Presented by the KCC Jazz Band under the direction of Eric Campbell. 3 p.m. Feb. 15, Davidson Auditorium. Free admission.”

KCC Jazz Band to present “Legends and Lovers” Valentine’s Day weekend concert in Battle Creek

Kellogg Community College Feb 4, 2026

The Kellogg Community College Jazz Band is hosting a free Valentine’s Day weekend concert on campus in Battle Creek. The…

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