Around this time each year, there are images that imply that the holidays are supposed to be a time for mythical groups of people to gather around a perfectly set table. Real-life gatherings are more complicated than that.In many cases, the holidays bring people together who we don’t often see during the rest of the […]
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National Diabetes Month
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 37 million Americans are living with diabetes. With diabetes, your body stops making — or becomes resistant to — insulin, the hormone the body needs to effectively use glucose. In people with diabetes, glucose builds up in the blood. Over time, this can lead to […]
25 hour day
Clocks “fall back” at 2am on Sunday, November 6, 2022, making November 6 a 25-hour day. Suggestion: Update your clocks before going to bed on Saturday evening. Hints on which clocks to adjust. While our computers and smartphones will adjust to the time change automatically, these gadgets may have to be updated manually. Kitchen Oven/Stove […]
What’s going on?
Campus is a buzz and there is lots of activities that vie for our attention. Here is a reminder about some of the HR-related items before you. Cookbook Recipes due October 7 Visit the Cookbook page for more details. United Way Visit the United Way page for more details. Brainstorming Professional development brainstorming, that is. […]
Buy one, get five free!
Six southwest Michigan cultural institutions partner to benefit their collective membership. From October 1-31, 2022, membership at any of the listed cultural institutions includes FREE admission to the other five! Learn more about the program by visiting Southwest Michigan Cultural Membership Exchange. Click the buttons below to plan your visits.
Free COVID Tests
Get free at-home COVID tests by requesting them through Project Act and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. What to do Visit Project Act online Enter your zip code to confirm test availability An immediate response will appear on-screen, including a button to order tests (if available) Submit your name, mailing address and […]
Congratulations to Bob and Jen!
Bob Batsell and Jen Combes earned well-deserved recognition at today’s All Campus Gathering. Read more by selecting the link below.
Act Fast! Free shoes for elementary students
Elementary students who attend public school in Kalamazoo County are eligible for a free pair of athletic shoes through First Day Shoe Fund. First Day Shoe Fund distributes brand new athletic shoes through local school districts each fall. During the first two months of each new school year, they distribute shoes to students in need […]
Student Loan Debt Relief
Do you have federal student loan debt? Do you know someone who has federal student loan debt? If so, this post is for you. There is a multi-part plan to assist student loan borrowers. Visit https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement/ for more details. Loan forgiveness of up to $20,000 Many borrowers and families may be asking themselves “what do […]
Winding down routines
At the end of the day, do you feel frazzled, quick to anger, and/or anxious? If so, you’re not alone. With all of our day-to-day obligations, the pressures of home and work life, and other issues you and your loved ones may be facing, it is easy to get caught in a whirlwind of stress, […]