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Alumni Brit Talks today

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Join us for Brit Talks Friday, Sept. 29 from 3-5 p.m. in Norris 101. Sponsored by the Career and Internship Center, Brit Talks features dynamic presentations by four outstanding Albion alumni. You will hear their inspiring stories about meaning and value in their work and personal lives.

This year’s presenters are:

  • Jim Anderson, ’87 – Marketing expert and current general manager of Tanger Outlets.
  • Tony Harris, ’87 – 2023 inductee into the Albion Athletics Hall of Fame and former public school administrator.
  • Jim Peery, ’83 – Artist and gallery owner who has worked in a broad range of fields, including accounting and advertising.
  • Alexandra Yaw, ’14 – Completed her doctorate in neuroscience and serves as a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University.

Alumni and students will have the opportunity to network at a reception following the talks. Please come prepared to chat about life, career goals, and what Albion means to you!

Posted on Friday, September 29, 2023 by Dawn Hernandez (dhernandez@albion.edu)

Faculty can vote for their favorite rock design

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Students have been painting the Rock all week; the time has come to decide on the best design. On Friday, September 29, faculty are encouraged to vote on their favorite Rock design using this form. Voting will close at 3 p.m. on Friday.

Students: Join us for Kickoff on the Quad on Friday at 5 p.m. to hear the winning class announced!

Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2023 by Jordan Revenaugh (jrevenaugh@albion.edu)

New art exhibits at the Bobbitt Visual Arts Center

By Faculty and Staff, Students

The Department of Art and Art History is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibitions in the Munro and Dickinson galleries, located in the Bobbitt Visual Arts Center:

In the Munro Gallery: “I Remember Picking Olives From Trees”, Batoul Ballout ’19.  Please stop by Batoul’s opening reception this Friday, September 29, from 5 – 7 p.m.

In the Dickinson Gallery: “These Threads of Life”, Prints from the Albion College Collection.  This exhibit has been curated by current student Rana Huwais.

Weekly gallery hours are:
Mondays & Wednesdays, by appointment only
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 am to 4 pm
Fridays, 2 pm to 8 pm
Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm

Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2023 by Mary Morrow (mmorrow@albion.edu)

Model United Nations weekly meetings

By Students

Model United Nations is looking for politically interested students to join their weekly meetings every Sunday at 8pm in Robinson Hall Room 403. Their activities include holding United Nations simulations and having open, civil discussions about political issues facing the international world, such as nuclear proliferation, national sovereignty, environmental responsibility, and refugee crises (and are open for suggestions). It is a great way to have fun, expand your knowledge, and get to know new people. If you want to get on the email list for the club or have any questions, please reach out to Emily Abramczyk at era13@albion.edu.

Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2023 by Emily Abramczyk (era13@albion.edu)

Support the Library by purchasing a limited edition sweatshirt

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Stay cozy for Homecoming with our super-soft, limited edition Albion College Library unisex crewneck sweatshirt, featuring an iconic throwback bookplate graphic.  Part of your purchase is a tax-deductible gift to provide supplemental support to Library programs, services, and collections.  The vintage bookplate that inspired the design for this sweatshirt can be found in books on shelves throughout Stockwell Memorial Library and the Seeley G. Mudd Learning Center.  Sport your new favorite sweatshirt to show support for the Library, a champion of access to knowledge!

On-site purchasing (while supplies last) will be available in the following locations:
Lobby of Stockwell Memorial Library | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29 &  9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 (Homecoming)
Kellogg Center First Floor | noon – 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29

Sweatshirts are available in S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL for $40 and can purchased by card, US bank account, PayPal or venmo.

 

Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 by Jill Mason (jmason@albion.edu)