KCC FOUNDATION EVENTS
The KCC Foundation hosts and/or supports KCC with several events each year supporting our students and thanking our generous donors and members of the KCC community. Check back often for upcoming event dates and times or contact us at 269-965-4161 or kccfoundation@kellogg.edu for more information.
Bruin Scholarship Open
When: Sept. 6, 2024
Where: Binder Park Golf Course, Battle Creek
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This annual signature event, one of the largest in the area, raises funds for the KCC Foundation Scholarship Program. Since 1998, the Bruin Open has raised nearly $1.7 million from generous sponsors, donors and golfers. Many students’ lives have been impacted by the funds raised at this event. Students are able to take their first college steps at KCC or walk across the stage to receive their diploma, all because of the tremendous support for this event. At each Bruin Scholarship Open, we offer “start from your cart” service assisted by our dynamic athletic teams, super scramble golf, lunch & dinner, gift bags, raffles, game holes, putting contest and more.
Over $137,000 was raised at the 26th Bruin Scholarship Open in 2023; the largest amount in the event’s history. The Foundation extends its deepest gratitude to all the contributors, partners, golfers, course staff and KCC crew who helped make this event such a success. We are especially grateful to our major sponsors: IBEW Local 445, Laborers Local 355, Eisele Family Foundation, Mark O’Connell Family, Schweitzer, Inc., Alro Steel, Schroeder DeGraw, Canon Solutions America, Miller Financial Services, Southern Michigan Bank & Trust, Heritage Chevrolet, and host site Binder Park Golf Course.
Bid a Brighter Future
When: March 8, 2024
Where: Binda Performing Arts Center
Our annual KCC employee auction and raffle began in 2004 and over $200,000 has been contributed by KCC staff, faculty and administrators for the benefit of KCC student scholarship awards and emergency needs. Special activities such as a wine and beer pulls add to the excitement of the event that features a silent auction of over 120 items, prize and cash raffles. The 2024 Bid a Brighter Future theme is KCC Family & Friends, funds raised will help support our new student food pantry in addition to our emergency assistance fund. Many thanks to KCC employees, community businesses and organizations who donate items, serve on the committee, and help raise over $10,000 each year to help KCC students. This event is open to KCC full-time and part-time employees, adjunct instructors, board members and retirees.