Do you have extra meal swipes you won’t use this week? Do you need some extra help with meals?

If you answered “yes” to either question, please remember the Hungry Hornets program allows students to donate extra meal swipes they won’t use to a meal swipe bank which are used to provide hot meals to students who need some to support adequate nutrition. To donate or request meals fill out the online form on this page.

The Hungry Hornets program also has a refrigerator stocked with “to go” meals – these meals are made fresh each day and utilize food otherwise destined for compost. They are designed to support students who can benefit from some extra help with their daily meals. These are available in the kitchenette in Hicks 110.

Join the Climate Action Plan Committee as they introduce K College’s updated 5-year Climate Action Plan! Learn about the history of the plan, and what makes this new version special as it guides our vision for a carbon neutral and sustainable K community.

Do you have ideas about environmental actions you want to see on campus? Would you like to know more about how to get involved with the plan itself? Drop in anytime between 11 and 11:45 a.m. and join the conversation. Food provided.  

Join the Wellness and CARE Coordinator, Haley Mangette, on Friday, March 17th at 2 pm for Mocktails and Mingling in Hicks Banquet Hall!

Sip on some St. Patrick’s Day themed mocktails, chat with others across campus, and learn about some of the new prevention efforts for alcohol and other drugs misuse.

Greetings Campus Community!

Today (March 9th) we wrapped up the dining presentations and now we ask for your feedback. Below is a link to the form and request you complete by the end of the day on Monday, March 13th.

Dining Vendor Feedback

Thank you for taking the time to attend, sample, and provide your valuable feedback.

Malcolm Smith, V.P. for Student Development & Dean of Students
Lisa VanDeWeert, V.P. for Business & Finance

The College’s current dining contract is expiring, and we have requested proposals from various dining vendors to determine which company will service K going forward. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the presentations of the three dining vendor finalists who are coming to campus.

Below are the vendors, times, and locations, for each presentation. An opportunity for feedback will be provided.  

• Monday, March 6th – Vendor 1
  • 2:00 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. in the Stone Room  
• Thursday, March 9th – Vendor 2
  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Hicks Banquet Hall 
•  Thursday, March 9th – Vendor 3
  • 2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. in the Hicks Banquet Hall 

This year Kalamazoo College is participating in the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA+) which measures skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and effective written communication. All current Seniors are eligible and encouraged to participate this Winter term.

Students can visit – https://studev.kzoo.edu/claseniors2023/ to learn more about the CLA+ and to get instructions on how to access the online assessment.

Bookstore

• M-F, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (November 28 – December 22)

Front & East Entrance – open and unlocked

• M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (November 28 – December 22)

Garland Computer Lab

• Open 24/7 during entire break

Hicks Game Room & Bissell Theater

• Closed starting November 22, 2022 @ 5:00 pm
• Will reopen Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Richardson Room

• Closed starting November 22, 2022 @ 5:00 pm
• Regular hours resume Wednesday, January 4, 2023
• Book Club in ULC open 9 am – 2 pm (Nov. 23 – December 22, **closed Nov. 23 &24)

Mail & Copy Center – window hours

• M-F, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, closed for lunch 12-12:30 (November 28 – December 22)

Campus Safety

• Open 24/7 during entire break (please call 269-337-7321 if officers are away from the office)

Student Development Office

• M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, closed for lunch 12-1 pm (November 28 – December 22)

Student Counseling Center

• Closed starting November 22, 2022 @ 5:00 pm
• Will reopen with regular hours on Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Student Health Center

• Closed starting November 22, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
• Will reopen with regular hours Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Welles Dining Hall

• Closed starting November 22 @ 6:00 pm
• Will reopen on Monday, January 2, 2023 @ 11 am

Additional Notes:

• Students on the Winter Break list and current faculty and staff can swipe into Hicks during the break period (November 28 – January 3) by using their Kalamazoo College ID.
• Building hours subject to change for special events; changes will be announced on Hornet Hive.
• Regular building hours will resume Wednesday, January 4, 2023 – Have a safe and enjoyable break!

This year Kalamazoo College is participating in the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA+) which measures skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and effective written communication. All first-year students are eligible and encouraged to participate this Fall – students should check their K email for the invitation message or visit studev.kzoo.edu/cla to participate.

As a thank you for your time, the first 100 students who complete the CLA+ will receive $25 in K Cash or Bookstore credit.