Q: Where should I park when I arrive on
campus?
A: For your convenience during Homecoming Weekend 2008,
all faculty, staff, and student parking lots will be available
for parking without a special permit. You are also invited
to use street parking on campus and in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Follow posted parking restrictions for street parking, which
is controlled by the City of Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo College
is not responsible for parking violations. For a full list
of available lots, parking restrictions, and handicap accessibility,
click here.
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Q: What is the College's alcohol policy?
A: Alcohol is not permitted in any dormitory buildings,
the library or the dining hall. Alcohol is also not allowed
at athletic fields and facilities per NCAA, MIAA and Kalamazoo
College policies. Please help ensure that the game is fun, spirited, and compliant with NCAA and MIAA policies.Alcohol may be consumed in other campus
buildings pending approval from College administrators. Additionally,
it is illegal for any informal reunion event on campus involving
alcohol to carry a monetary fee. Kalamazoo College's alcohol
policy is consistent with state law regarding alcoholic beverages
and its commitment to helping students be responsible adults.
For more detailed information on the College's alcohol policy, click here.
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Q: What should I wear during Homecoming
Weekend?
A: Michigan weather is always unpredictable, so come
prepared! For most of the weekend, casual dress is appropriate,
although many alumni prefer to dress up for their class reunion
dinners. Orange and black and other "spirit wear"
is always encouraged!
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Q: How do I register for Homecoming
events?
A: Secure, online registration is now available online
at this
link, and a registration brochure will be mailed to reunion
year alumni in mid-September. Mastercard, Visa, cash, and
checks made out to Kalamazoo College are accepted for all
events that carry a fee. Most Homecoming events are complimentary.
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Q: The campus has changed since I was
a student! How can I find my way around and visit the new
buildings on campus?
A: Guests are invited to tour campus with a K-Crew
student tour guide throughout the day on Saturday, October
25. Highlights will include the new Weimer K. Hicks Student
Center and the Upjohn Library Commons. Visit the Homecoming
schedule for tour times and locations. Self-guided tours
are also encouraged, and campus maps will be available at
the registration table in the Upjohn Library Commons lobby
during Homecoming Weekend. Click
here for an interactive online campus map.
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Q: What lodging opportunities are available
during Homecoming Weekend?
A: For your convenience, Kalamazoo College has reserved
blocks of rooms at reduced rates at several area hotels. Click
here for a list of area hotels with Kalamazoo College
room blocks. For a complete listing of accommodations in the
Kalamazoo area, please visit
this site from the City of Kalamazoo. This site also includes
information on area restaurants.
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Q: Where can I find a local babysitter?
A: Due to liability concerns, Kalamazoo College does
not provide a list of available babysitters for Homecoming
Weekend. However, guests who would like more information on
hiring a "K" student to babysit may contact the
Center for Career Development at 269-337-7183.
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Q: I have mobility concerns. What is the
best way to get around campus?
A: Most campus buildings where Homecoming events will
be hosted are fully handicap-accessible. Due to the various
hills and steps on campus, it helps to know how to best access
these buildings, and you may click
here for a complete list of campus building accessibility
and suggested parking during Homecoming Weekend. The Radisson
Plaza Hotel, location of the class reunion dinners, is fully
handicap-accessible and offers valet parking.
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Q: What do I do if I have a food allergy
and would like to attend the Homecoming luncheon or my reunion
dinner?
A: We will do our best to accommodate
guests with food allergies. To make special arrangements,
please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 269-337-7300
or kbroks@kzoo.edu.
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Q: How do I find out who else from my
class is attending my reunion?
A: Once registration is open, a "Who's Coming"
list will be posted online for each reunion class. The lists
will be updated daily, so check back often for updates!
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Q: Is there somewhere on campus to shower
after the 5K?
A: 5K participants who would like to shower on campus
are invited to use the locker rooms in Anderson Athletic Center.
Please bring your own towel and sundries, and don't forget
shower shoes!
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Q: What should I do if I have an emergency
or safety issue during Homecoming Weekend?
A: We want you to have a safe and
enjoyable Homecoming Weekend. Kalamazoo
College operates its own non-deputized security program. Security
personnel regularly patrol the campus 24 hours a day. Security
will respond to all requests for service and attend to situations
around the campus that affect the security of residents and
visitors. You will note increased exterior lighting , added
outdoor emergency phones and trimmed shrubbery to make Kalamazoo
College safer, and your weekend more enjoyable. College Security
may be reached at 269-337-7321. For more detailed information
on safety concerns during your visit to campus, click
here.
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Q: I'm bringing my child who is interested
in attending Kalamazoo College. Can I arrange a meeting with
Admission during my visit?
A: Guests are welcome to contact the Admission Office
to set up a visit for prospective students! Visit the Admission
website or call 269-337-7166 to speak with an Admission
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