The Emeriti Club is an alumni organization for members of classes who graduated 50 or more years ago.
Engage in Lifelong Learning through the OLLI Program
Keep your eyes on your mailbox for information about a new initiative to engage in lifelong learning opportunities with the Osher Institute. K is combining forces with WMU to create greater accessibility for our emeriti alumni to take and teach courses through the OLLI program.
Citation of Merit Award
Members of the Emeriti Club are encouraged to nominate fellow members to receive a Citation of Merit Award. Please use the online nomination form, or print and send a form to the Office of Alumni Engagement anytime throughout the year. Please provide as much information as possible about the nominee.
Criteria for the selection of citation recipients are as follows:
- Length of time attended Kalamazoo College. All alumni of Kalamazoo College who matriculated in classes 50 or more years ago and attended six or more terms are eligible for nomination
- Demonstration of affection for the College by loyalty, service, financial support and involvement in the activities and programs of Kalamazoo College
- Outstanding professional experience
- Civic, church, school and/or community service
The Emeriti Club Leadership Council meets in the spring to consider the nominees and select the citation recipients. Nominees not selected are kept for future consideration.
Emeriti Club Scholarship
The Emeriti Club Scholarship was established in 1976 by members of the Class of 1926 in honor of their 50 year reunion. Since then, the generosity of other Emeriti Club alumni has allowed this endowed scholarship to grow and benefit more students. The Emeriti Club Scholarship was created to make a significant contribution to the life and work of Kalamazoo College students. Scholarship recipients are invited to attend the annual Emeriti Club Gathering and Citation of Merit Award presentation to meet with alumni.
Recipients for the 2024-25 academic year:
Alexus A., Sophomore at K
Brownsville, TX
Major: Undeclared
Saniyah B., Sophomore at K
Chicago, IL
Major: Undeclared
Sage L., Senior at K
Cave Creek, AZ
Majors: Economics and Spanish
Amarrion M-C., Junior at K
El Cajon, CA
Majors: Anthropology and Sociology
Dean T., Senior at K
Shelby Township, MI
Major: Business
Market Value of the Emeriti Club Scholarship as of 6.30.24 is $493,160.
If you would like more information about the Emeriti Club Scholarship, please contact Desma Caudill at desma.caudill@kzoo.edu or 269-337-7247.
Hear from past award recipients and how the scholarship has impacted their K education. Some students receive the Scholarship multiple years.
Emeriti Club Gathering
Involvement in the Emeriti Club includes attending the annual Emeriti Club Gathering and Citation of Merit Awards presentation. For additional information, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at 269.337.7300 or alumni@kzoo.edu.
K Memorabilia
Emeriti Club members are encouraged to donate scrapbooks, event programs, and other memorabilia to the Upjohn Library for archival purposes. Members are also encouraged to write or otherwise record special memories of professors, classes, special events, sports activities, and other recollections of the College. Materials should be sent directly to the College’s archives or to the Office of Alumni Engagement.