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.

The 2022 National College Health Assessment (NCHA) gathers information from college students on a wide range of health and wellness topics. All K students have an opportunity to participate this year, and data collected from campus participants will inform programs, services, and information provided to students through the Student Health Center, Student Development, and other campus entities.

All students received an email invitation to participate, and QR codes & the survey link are posted around campus. As a small thank you for your time, students who complete the survey will receive a $5 credit on their K ID which can be used at the Richardson Room in Hicks or the Book Club in ULC

• Limited bus transportation will be available for students who want a ride to the beach in South Haven, MI.
• As seating is limited, students must choose which bus to ride and remain on that schedule – those who miss their return bus in South Haven are responsible for their own transportation back to campus, so please plan accordingly.
• Seats will be available on a first come basis, with 32 seats available for each trip.
• Only those taking a bus to South Haven are guaranteed a return trip back to campus (i.e. buses cannot be used one-way only to get back from the beach).

First Bus

• Depart Red Square 10 AM, Arrive South Haven approximately 11 AM
• Depart South Haven 4 PM, arrive Red Square approximately 5 PM

Second Bus

• Depart Red Square 12 PM, Arrive South Haven approximately 1 PM
• Depart South Haven 6 PM, arrive Red Square approximately 7 PM

As announced in recent Hornet Hive announcements, K is hosting several focus groups May 15-20, and we are looking for student volunteers to share their thoughts about current and future DEI efforts at the College. These focus groups will explore some of the themes from the 2021 DEI Campus Climate Survey.

Scan code or visit link below to sign up by May 11th:

https://wmich.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2fbfk4dkqjIKciG

More information about the focus groups, the DEI bridge plan, and the campus climate survey can be found at: dei.kzoo.edu