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Connecting U

Employee Newsletter | December 2022

Connecting UEmployee Newsletter | December 2022
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In this issue...

  • New Faces in our Neighborhood
  • New 2023 Retirement Plan, HSA and FSA Contribution Limits
  • Mental Health Days are Sick Days
  • How Gratitude Changes your Brain
  • Hood History
  • Winter Celebration RSVP

New Faces in our Neighborhood!

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Michelle Burnett

Department: Alumni Relations - Assistant Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement


Fun Fact: I can say all of my linking verbs on command.

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Sam Driscoll

Department: Career Center - Career Development Program Manager


Fun Fact: I still compete on the men's golf team here at Hood.

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Tyler Evans

Department: Admissions - Admissions Counselor


Fun Fact: I practice film and photography in my spare time.

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Haley Greene

Department: Faculty Services - Administrative Assistant


Fun Fact: I can't see in 3-D (so I have no depth perception).

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Lucky Hirschandez

Department: Institution Research, Institution Research Analyst


Fun Fact: I am a triplet.

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Kate Lacy

Department: Annual Giving - Director of Annual Giving


Fun Fact: I used to be the lead singer of a rock band.

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Joel Ramirez

Department: Campus Safety - Campus Safety Officer


Fun Fact: I have my own soccer company called Frederick Skyline CF.

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Mental Health Days are Sick Days

Another holiday season is here. While that can come with feelings of excitement and joy, it can also come with stress and burnout. Hood's sick leave policy also covers mental health days. If you feel the need for a mental break, consider planning some time away.


Benefits of taking a mental health day


  • It helps with stress
  • You can tackle your to-do list
  • You can catch up on sleep
  • You have time to find professional help through your medical plan, Health Advocate or the BHS EAP.
  • You'll be more productive and feel refreshed when you return to work


Thanks to Emily VanderWoude for highlighting this topic.

How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain

Hood History

Faculty and Staff Christmas Dinner


The photo below was taken some time between 1948 and 1961. The dinner is thought to be held at the ballroom of the FSK Hotel (now FSK Apartments). President Andrew Truxal, Hood's third president, is in attendance.


Thank you to Mary Atwell, Hood Archivist, for these details and beautiful photo.

Friday, December 16, 2:00-4:30pm at the Whitaker Campus Center

Share how you celebrate your winter break

Enjoy Food & Drink

Win door prizes, raffles, and games

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Do you have news you would like to share with our Hood Community?

We love to celebrate our employees' professional accomplishments and personal milestones. Please email your news with the subject line "Newsletter" and include a photo to HR@hood.edu for inclusion in our next quarterly newsletter.
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Hood College

Website: www.hood.edu
Location: 401 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD 21701
Phone: 301-663-3131
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hoodcollege
Twitter: @hood_college