Crocs & Convos

Bring a pair of crocs or two and come ready to unleash your inner artist while learning about suitability and fast fashion with AC Drip. Event will be held in KC Living Thursday, October 17th from 7:30-9pm. Food and drink will be provided!

*All Shoes are welcomed*

Posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 by Joy Babatunde (jib10@albion.edu)

Information lunch with Loyola Chicago’s Master’s Programs in Public Policy and Urban Affairs

Are you passionate about creating positive change in your community? Join the Ford Institute on Wednesday, October 13, at 12:30 pm in Robinson 206 for an info session to explore Loyola University Chicago’s graduate programs that prepare you to make a meaningful impact.
We’ll discuss:
This info session is your opportunity to ask questions, meet faculty, and learn how Loyola’s programs can help you advance your career while making a difference.  Pizza will be served!
Register today to take the first step toward your future!

Posted on Monday, October 14, 2024 by Eddie Visco (evisco@albion.edu)

Bellemont Manor Estate Sale

We are so excited to announce that Albion College’s Center for Sustainability and the Environment (CSE), AmeriCorps and Albion’s Yesterday’s News will be hosting an estate sale at Bellemont Manor Oct. 24-26th. 

Bellemont Manor is an important piece of Albion College’s and Albion’s history and we are proud to be a part of the process of managing the inventory while promoting sustainable consumption. 

A portion of the proceeds from this sale will go towards the CSE Green Fund, where students can get funding for sustainability projects on campus and the community. 

The sale will be taking place Thurs. Oct. 24th from 4-7pm, Oct. 25th from 10am-5pm and Oct. 26th from 10am-3pm. 

If you are interested in volunteering during the sale, please fill out the attached form

For more information about the sale follow the link.

Please contact CSE Sustainability Coordinator, Ashlynn Reed at areed@albion.edu with any questions.

Posted on Saturday, October 12, 2024 by Ashlynn Reed (areed@albion.edu)

SATURDAY Boathouse Closed

 

Hello everyone, we regret to inform you that the boathouse will be closed this Saturday due to fall break. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Updated boathouse hours for the rest of October will be posted next week. Wishing you all a wonderful fall break!

Please use the Boathouse’s Google Calendar to stay updated on openings for the boathouse and other outdoor recreation activities.

Posted on Saturday, October 12, 2024 by Madilyn Archambeau (mma14@albion.edu)

Albion Votes!

Are you registered to vote? Do you have a plan to vote on November 5? Do you need to request your absentee ballot?

October 21 is the deadline to register to vote online/by mail in Michigan (but you can also register on election day in-person). In Michigan, November 1 is the deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail. Are you from out of state? Check out TurboVote to learn more about your state’s voting laws and key deadlines.

Visit our campus voting website to learn more! And most importantly, don’t forget to vote on November 5.

Posted on Saturday, October 12, 2024 by Kelly Finn (kfinn@albion.edu)

Climate Education For All: Empowering a Climate-Ready Workforce, a presentation and Q&A by Dr. Elise DeCamp

Join the Center for Sustainability and the Environment (CSE) and the Earth and Environment (E&E) and Anthropology/Sociology Departments in learning about the work that Higher Education for Climate Action in Michigan (HECAM) is doing to connect and empower higher ed faculty and students. Visiting assistant professor of anthropology Dr. Elise DeCamp will be sharing what HECAM is working to achieve and how students and faculty can get involved in the higher education climate action movement. The presentation and Q&A will be on Thursday, Oct. 17th from 7-8pm in Norris 102. 

Dr. DeCamp provides leadership and organizational support to three Michigan statewide climate-focused educational organizations: Higher Education for Climate Action in Michigan (HECAM), the Climate Education Action Team, and the Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education.

We hope you will join us in learning about how Albion can get involved in the climate action movement in Michigan.



Posted on Friday, October 11, 2024 by Ashlynn Reed (areed@albion.edu)