K People and Experiences Inspire Young Alumni Couple's Planned Gift
Relationships, connection and athletics—this simple story touches on some of the most important themes in Caitlin McCarthy and Mark Ghafari’s K stories. The couple decided to include K in their estate plan out of thankfulness for the coaches and mentors who helped pre-pare them for successful careers. More
Opening Doors for the Next Generation: Ann MacLachlan Zaleski ’69
Kalamazoo College has shaped Ann MacLachlan Zaleski '69’s career and life. Now, inspired to give back to the place that so enriched her, MacLachlan has designated Kalamazoo College as primary beneficiary of one of her 401(k) plans and is giving two charitable gift annuities to her beloved alma mater. More
Returning Borrowed Opportunities: Sandy ’72 and Anne Lipsey
For Sandy, who graduated from Kalamazoo College with a degree in physics before earning his J.D. at the University of Michigan’s law school, it’s important to pay forward the opportunities K offered him as a first-generation college student who relied on scholarship help. More
Always More to Explore
Thanks to their education and experiences at Kalamazoo College, Kevin Geiser ’78 and Ann Dahmer ’78 were prepared to adapt to all of life’s changes, finding success in each avenue along the way—something they’re paying forward with a planned gift. More
Water in Many Places
Devin Norman ’93 didn't always understand the value in the liberal arts. But he now recognizes that his Kalamazoo College education has been the key to a good life—something he and his wife hope others will enjoy thanks to the scholarship created by their estate gift. More
A Road Less Traveled
Chris Moeller '76 may not have taken the most conventional route to his career in the tech industry, but it's one he wouldn't trade for anything. And he's remembering his K experience with a scholarship in honor of the professor who made it unforgettable. More
A Change in Direction
After a successful career in city planning and administration, Mary Ann Krause '72 is a strong believer in the power of a Kalamazoo College education. That's why she's included K in her estate plan. More
Finding Others Like Me at K
In the fall of 1970, Karen Johnson found herself on Kalamazoo's campus with big dreams. Now, she's helping other Kalamazoo students achieve their dreams. More
Discovering New Perspectives: Diana Gabriel '15
In her final year at Kalamazoo College, Diana Gabriel '15, a history major, will study Medieval British and Scottish witchcraft of the 1500s from a historical perspective. Through this Senior Individual Project and throughout her four years she explored new ways of thinking and is proud to call K her "home away from home." More
Planned Gift Beneficiary: Bethany Kiel '11
This summer, Bethany Kiel, Kalamazoo College Class of 2011, worked as an intern for American Village Builders Construction (AVB). Attending K has presented me with opportunities not found at other schools," Beth says. "I'm not sure I would've been able to stay at K without the help of scholarships." As a senior, this is her third year receiving the Venema Family Scholarship. More
Legacy of Gratitude
The decades-long love of a couple deeply committed to one another; an adoration of a language and a culture; the devotion to an alma mater—Christopher Townsend-Wolfe '73 has established an estate gift that honors all of those, an endowment that will benefit future K German studies students forever. More
New Worlds
Elsa Lane Nelson ’65 grew up near Kalamazoo College and soon discovered it was a perfect gateway to explore entire new worlds. In this article, she talks with Matthew Brosco, K’s new director of planned giving, about her decision to support the College after her lifetime. More
Assisting K Students in Perpetuity
In the early 1900s the Alexander Dodds Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan was exporting machinery throughout the world. Beginning in 1959 the Alexander Dodds estate was helping K students travel the globe. More
Enriching Future Lives
For Jim and Gwen Fountain, both members of the Class of '68, attending Kalamazoo College "provided a foundation for furthering our educations," Jim says. More
Endowing Your Passion: Cal Johnson '71
Cal Johnson ‘71 wanted to make a creative gift to Kalamazoo College that would benefit not only the academic experience but also the College's bottom line. He worked with the Kalamazoo College Office of Development to connect with the music department and create an endowment that would be effective for the future of the music program. More
K Women and Philanthropy
Continuing a pattern of giving she started with her husband, Marian (Hall) Starbuck '45 contributes to multiple organizations and enjoys being philanthropic. Giving back "makes me feel I'm here for a purpose other than just for me," she says. More
Inheriting a Love for K: A Stetson Society Member's Story
When Elsie Miller first met her late husband Harold, a Kalamazoo College Alumnus of 1928, they often went to see musical performances together in Shelbyville. Though neither of them possessed musical talents of their own, they shared a great love for music. More
Support From Every Angle
When Helen Mickens '76 and her husband, Charles, visit Kalamazoo College, she always enjoys seeing the beautiful campus and improvements over the years—including the Upjohn Library Commons and the Hicks Student Center. More
