Dr. Margaret E. Waid Hoffmann Gifts In Action

In 1940, Dr. Margaret E. Waid Hoffmann graduated from Kalamazoo College with a degree in chemistry and a minor in secondary education. After working as a medical technologist at Fort Custer in Battle Creek during World War II, she continued to drive her own path, studying medicine at the University of Michigan and receiving her medical degree in 1948. She interned at Newark City Hospital in New Jersey and also completed her residence there and at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek.

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Welcome to Kalamazoo College's Guide to Planned Giving!

The planned giving staff at Kalamazoo College stands ready to help you meet your unique financial needs by:

  • Providing gift plans that benefit you and your family
  • Bringing immediate and deferred tax advantages to both you and your heirs
  • Having a meaningful impact on Kzoo and our goals and interests, beyond your own lifetime and far into the future

Take a look around and explore the site. Learn about the many opportunities to support Kzoo through charitable giving. We encourage you to consider the gift planning site for Kalamazoo College a resource for all of your charitable giving needs.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your gift plans, please contact Teresa Newmarch at 269-337-7327 or plannedgiving@kzoo.edu.

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