Summer is just around the corner. Let’s plan this year’s Karnival!
Do you have a Karnival idea to share?
Share your idea with Renee at renee.boelcke@kzoo.edu.
Karnival is an annual employee event intended to celebrate the people to serve our students daily. Bring your household, introduce them to your colleagues, enjoy a snack and have some fun. Check out some photos of past Karnvials.
Happy Friday Eve!
I am sending a quick message to announce this year’s winners of the Wellness Fair raffle:
Nancy Lawrence and Steve Wideen!
Congratulations to both of you! Please visit Miasha Wilson in Mandelle Hall 108 to claim your reward!
Be well,
Miasha
Ten departments will have the honor of hosting a Friday breakfast from June 21 through August 30.
Learn more and reserve your spot here.
First come, first served.
Dear Colleagues,
Did you know that healthcare costs vary by location?
Did you know that you can estimate healthcare costs and “shop” for planned procedures?
Did you know that you can earn money for choosing a reward-able location with a green trophy?
Starting, 9/1/2022, ASR launched a new Healthcare Choices and Rewards program. This program gives you the ability to “shop” for medical services and provides a reward for certain services when your visit a recommended location. We have created a webpage with more information regarding this program, included frequently asked questions section as well as uploaded a video to assist you. If there are any questions or concerns, please let us know.
Be well,
Miasha, and Renee
HR Team
Dear Colleagues,
No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with TIAA can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:
TIAA will be available these dates and times for one-on-one sessions:
RSVP today, as space is limited. Register for sessions at https://shared.tiaa.org/private/tools/directscheduler/HALLOWE or by calling 800-842-2252, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).
Best regards,
Miasha Wilson
HR Manager
The 2024-25 Holiday schedule is available!
Questions may be directed to hr@kzoo.edu. Enjoy!
Below is the TIAA webinar information for the upcoming month. To register, please click on the appropriate link or visit TIAA.org/webinars at any time.
May Webinars
Opening Doors to the Future: Save in a 529 College Savings Plan
In this webinar you can learn how 529 college savings plans work and how to invest in one for a child, grandchild, yourself or another loved one.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. ET
Register here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4479333/FD271C539F4F66A9D1888E517540C96A
Invest for Success: Five principles you need to know
No matter where you are in your career journey, this webinar can help you understand the key principles of investing for retirement. From compounding to handling taxes to choosing investments, you’ll learn that how you invest for retirement is just as important as how much you save.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. ET
Register here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4479318/F6053AE065609A46F4E8D9818ED8569C
Basic Estate Planning Strategies
Ensuring that our assets will pass to loved ones and causes that are near and dear is important to most of us. Discover the components of a basic estate plan and strategies to ensure that your wishes are met.
Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. ET
Register here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4479302/EA977B826A81007F05D4627F33EBCAE0
Make the move toward long-term financial security: Your mid-year retirement check in
For anyone halfway down the road to retirement, this webinar is a critical checkpoint. It takes you through the keys to successful money management, how to juggle competing financial demands and retirement saving strategies that can help put you on the path to lifelong financial security.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. ET
Register here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4479293/3131F7D8FB01A94B7E9A73A4BCA5C394
Be well,
Miasha Wilson
HR Manager
The Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) is a statewide collaborative program between Michigan’s public libraries and participating partner destinations. MAP provides Michigan library cardholders the opportunity to discover and learn more about participating cultural destinations, parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas in the state at a discounted rate. Learn more at Activity Pass – Michigan Activity Pass (miactivitypass.org).
Kalamazoo area participants include
Time remains to nominate a staff colleague for the W. Haydn Ambrose Prize for Extraordinary Service to Kalamazoo College. Through one act, or many, nominations should show how a candidate has made a positive impact on our community.
Nominations are due by Friday, April 19, 2024. Nominations may be submitted in the manner most convenient for the submitter, such as via paper format or by completing the online form. All nominations are kept confidential.
All staff members are eligible, regardless of the length of service or number of hours worked per year. Nominations will be retained for a period of three years. If a nomination was received in the past and continued support exists, additional documentation may be submitted to append to the original nomination. The Award recipient will be announced during the fall All Campus Gathering.
On behalf of the selection committee,
Renee Boelcke
Dear Colleagues,
No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with TIAA can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:
TIAA will be available these dates and times for one-on-one sessions:
RSVP today, as space is limited. Register for sessions at https://shared.tiaa.org/private/tools/directscheduler/HALLOWE or by calling 800-842-2252, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).
Best regards,
Miasha Wilson
HR Manager
