The countdown is on! Thereâs still time to join this yearâs Wellness Fair and share your departmentâs unique contribution to our campus well-being. This yearâs theme is Wellness Passport: A Journey to Health â and we would like every participant to bring something that helps our K community thrive! Big or small, your ideas make […]
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Managing Change in the Workplace
Whether it is called downsizing or reorganization, the result is the same: some employees are now former employees and those that remain employed must continue with the dayâtoâday operation of the college. The now former employees are faced with the challenge of determining what they will do next. The remaining workforce is left to determine […]
UV Safety Awareness Month: Protecting Your Skin and Eyes from the Sunâs Harmful Rays
July is UV Safety Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and promoting sun safety practices that protect both skin and eyes. While sunshine can boost our mood and provide vitamin D, excessive and unprotected exposure to UV rays can lead to long-term health issuesâmany of […]
Alzheimerâs and Brain Awareness Month: Promoting Brain Health and Compassionate Support
Each June, Alzheimerâs and Brain Awareness Month serves as a critical reminder of the importance of brain health and the profound impact that Alzheimerâs disease and other dementias have on individuals, families, and communities. Organized to increase awareness, foster education, and inspire action, this observance empowers us to reflect not only on the challenges faced […]
Promoting a Culture of Prevention: The Importance of National Safety Month
Every June, the National Safety Council (NSC) leads the charge in recognizing National Safety Month, a critical campaign focused on preventing injuries and saving lives. From workplaces and roadways to homes and communities, this monthlong observance emphasizes the importance of safety awareness and proactive risk reduction. Unintentional injuries are the fourth leading cause of death […]
Menâs Health Month: Promoting Awareness and Early Intervention
June is recognized as Menâs Health Month, a national observance aimed at raising awareness about the health issues men face and encouraging proactive health management. This initiative emphasizes the importance of prevention, early detection, and treatment of diseases affecting men, particularly conditions that often go undiagnosed or untreated due to stigma, lack of awareness, or […]
Prioritizing You This June: How to Celebrate Professional Wellness Month
June is Professional Wellness Month, a time for all of us to take a step back and focus on our overall well-being. Whether you’re working on campus, remotely, or in a hybrid setting, this month is about more than just your job performanceâit’s about your health and happiness at work. What Is Professional Wellness? Professional […]
FSA Claims Substantiation Update
Flexible spending participants, You may have noticed a series of messages from Burnham and Flower/Acrisure regarding flexible spending and providing receipts. A message from Amber Howes on May 28 should have reached you, and it is duplicated below. In sum, only claims occurring on/after May 1, 2025 need to be substantiated. Your HR team expects […]
Caring for Our Community: Celebrating National Employee Wellness Month
At Kalamazoo College, our mission is to prepare graduates to lead in a complex and diverse worldâbut we know that mission begins with taking care of our faculty and staff. This June, we join organizations nationwide in recognizing National Employee Wellness Month, an opportunity to reflect on how we support the holistic well-being of our […]
Mental Health at Work: Small Shifts, Big Impact
May is Mental Health Awareness Month â a time to reflect on how we care for our emotional well-being both inside and outside of work. Whether you’re managing daily responsibilities, balancing personal commitments, or just trying to stay afloat, itâs okay to feel overwhelmed. The good news is that small, intentional choices can help us […]