Kalamazoo College is saddened by the passing of Dr. George M. Nielsen. George retired from the Mathematics department in 1999.
Community Mourns Passing of George Nielsen
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How do I find you?
New students and colleagues arrive at K all year, with most people arriving to campus as the trees show off their beautiful hues and the night air becomes crisp. Help keep the Departmental Phonebook up to date so that students and colleagues know how to locate you. Pro Tip: Not sure if your campus information […]
Congratulations and Thank you!
Did you see that Forbes included Kalamazoo College as a Best Small Employer? This is an important recognition for all of us – every decision that we make every day contributes to the K culture. Moments of kindness matter! Sometimes those moments feel big and sometimes those moments feel smaller. Every. Moment. Matters. Continue to […]
HR Buzz: Embracing an Attitude of Gratitude – Let’s Appreciate and Thrive Together!
As we navigate through the ups and downs of life’s journey, it’s important for us to take a moment and reflect on the power of gratitude. We are reminded about the incredible impact that an attitude of gratitude can have on our workplace environment and our collective success. Gratitude is not just about saying “thank […]
HR Buzz: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Focus on your self-care plan There is no “one-size-fits-all” self-care plan, but there is a common thread to all self-care plans: making a commitment to attend to all the domains of your life, including your physical and psychological health, emotional and spiritual needs, and relationships. Think of your self-care plan as a roadmap — with […]
HR Buzz: Open Enrollment
Woo hoo!!! It’s open enrollment time again! It’s that time of year when benefits-eligible colleagues and pre-65 retirees re-authorize or change their health, dental, vision, and life insurance decisions. Be in the know and know what to do! Be in the know Know what to do Open Enrollment: May 19 – June 2, 2023 Contact […]
Ambrose Prize Nomination Window Closing
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 […]
HR Buzz: Random Acts of Kindness Day
Tomorrow is Random Acts of Kindness Day! Celebrated on February 17, the Random Acts of Kindness movement inspires people every day. As a favorite celebration for many, people everywhere are enjoying doing these acts of kindness. Not only do the acts of kindness bring joy to the receiver, but they spread positive reactions to the […]
HR Buzz: Planting Seeds and Making a Difference
Remember even on your toughest days, you are still planting seeds and making a difference. These seeds grow and influence our students’ lives. It’s not just the content you share, the connections you make, but also the care that you show. You impact their lives forever. ~Anonymous
Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund
Do you know someone who owns their home and was/is experiencing financial hardship related to the pandemic? If so, please share this information. The Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF) provides funds to prevent homeowner mortgage delinquencies, defaults, foreclosure, loss of utilities or home energy services, and displacements of homeowners experiencing financial hardship on or after January […]