blaze goes to college

Q&A with 2019 Graphic Design alumna, Blaze books illustrator Sara Parks

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Sara Parks

Sara Parks, 24, of Jackson, is a 2017 graduate of Marshall High School who graduated from Kellogg Community College with an Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design degree in 2019.  While a student at KCC, Parks, who was a… Continue Reading →

KCC publishes “Blaze Goes to Camp” children’s book; meet-and-greet with author and illustrator is April 2

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Illustrations of cartoon bears Blaze and Bella.

Kellogg Community College is pleased to announce the publication of “Blaze Goes to Camp,” a fully illustrated, 32-page children’s book rounding out a trilogy of popular titles centered on a young version of Blaze, the College mascot. “Blaze Goes to… Continue Reading →

KCC wins Best Programming award from LERN for Bruin Youth initiative

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KCC mascot Blaze gives kids high-fives during a reading event at a local elementary school.

Kellogg Community College last month won an international lifelong learning award from the Learning Resources Network (LERN) for the College’s efforts developing educational programs for area youth. KCC’s LERN International Award in Best Programming was one of just 20 awards… Continue Reading →

KCC publishes “Blaze Goes to the RMTC” children’s book about manufacturing, industrial trades

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Detail from the cover to "Blaze Goes to the RMTC" featuring the two cartoon bear characters Blaze and Bella.

Kellogg Community College is pleased to announce the release of “Blaze Goes to the RMTC,” a fully illustrated, 32-page children’s book about manufacturing and the industrial/skilled trades programs offered at KCC’s Regional Manufacturing Technology Center campus in Battle Creek. The… Continue Reading →

“Blaze Goes to College” reading events to take place Aug. 1-2 at Willard Library

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KCC mascot Blaze holds copies of the College's new children's book "Blaze Goes to College."

Editor’s note: The following is a news release courtesy of Willard Library. Kellogg Community College’s mascot, Blaze, will be the special guest at two Back-to-school Celebrations: “Blaze Goes to College” hosted by Willard Library in Battle Creek. Last spring, KCC… Continue Reading →

“Blaze Goes to College” book launch event is March 15 at KCC

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KCC mascot Blaze holds copies of the College's new children's book "Blaze Goes to College."

Kellogg Community College is hosting a reading event on campus in Battle Creek this month to celebrate the publication of the College’s first-ever children’s book, “Blaze Goes to College.” The free event will run from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday,… Continue Reading →

KCC publishes children’s book “Blaze Goes to College,” illustrated by student

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Detail from the cover of “Blaze Goes to College,” a new children’s book being published by Kellogg Community College.

Kellogg Community College is taking a “novel” approach to reaching area kids with information about college: Publishing an original children’s book focused on KCC. KCC this month published “Blaze Goes to College,” a fully illustrated, 32-page picture book. The book… Continue Reading →