Category Archives: Faculty and Staff

Comet Viewing and Telescope Open on Monday (10/21)

By Faculty and Staff, Students
Weather permitting, the Palenske Observatory will be open on Monday, Oct. 21, from 7:30 to 9 pm, to view Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. With an orbital period of 80,000 years, this is literally your once-in-a-lifetime chance to see this comet. We’ll also point out constellations and Venus and look at the Moon and Saturn.
Enter the Science Complex through Norris; the observatory can be accessed by the elevator or stairs on the east end of Palenske Hall.
Hope to see you there!

Posted on Sunday, October 20, 2024 by Nicolle Zellner (nzellner@albion.edu)

Analyzing Media: An Intro to Media Literacy

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Join the Ford Institute and the Albion College Communication Studies Department for an insightful workshop on Media Literacy. The workshop will be delivered by Dr. Megan Hill and Dr. Katey Price, and will explore the importance of critically analyzing media messages and understanding their impact on society and elections. Gain valuable tools for navigating today’s complex media landscape and become a more informed consumer of information.

 

The workshop will be held in the Belonging Lounge in the KC, starting at 4:30 pm on Wednesday October 23rd

Posted on Saturday, October 19, 2024 by Robbie Miller (rmiller@albion.edu)

Vaccine Clinic 10/22

By Faculty and Staff, Students

On October 22, we will be holding a vaccine clinic in partnership with the Calhoun County Health Department. The clinic will take place on the first floor of the KC from 9am – 2pm.    Click on the link: Calhoun County Vaccination Schedule to get registered. On the day of the clinic please be sure to bring your insurance card and ID or a paper copy of both.  

Please check your campus email for pricing without insurance.

 

Posted on Friday, October 18, 2024 by MELISSA SOMMERS (msommers@albion.edu)

Today – Special Meditation/Q & A with Local Buddhist Monk

By Faculty and Staff, Students

This evening (Thursday, October 17th) at 7:00 p.m., Prior Chiezan Tomczyk of the SokukoJi Buddhist Temple Monastery in Battle Creek will lead a guided meditation and answer questions about Buddhism, including basics, what it is like to be a Buddhist monk in his order, and how to apply meditation ‘off the cushion’.

The session will be held in Kellogg 405. Whether you are new to meditation, a practicing Buddhist, or just curious about Buddhism, all are welcome. Snacks will be provided.

Sponsored by Albion College Spiritual Life

Posted on Thursday, October 17, 2024 by Laura Todd (ltodd@albion.edu)

Mum SALE to benefit Equestrian

By Faculty and Staff, Students

The Held Equestrian Center has 80 potted flowering mums that are being used for our home Hunt Seat team competition this Saturday, Oct 19. You can come support our Briton riders (9am-2pm) and purchase mums to help benefit the Equestrian Center. The price is $15 for one, or $25 for two. (These are the nice double-size plants that are going for $17-$20 at stores/nurseries.) Available in yellow, purple, and maroon while supplies last. You can pick them up at the conclusion of the horse show on Saturday, Oct. 19 (approx 2pm), or during business hours 8am-5pm Oct. 21-25. Cash, check or card accepted.

Posted on Thursday, October 17, 2024 by Carolyn Killewald (ckillewald@albion.edu)

Find candy in Rob Hall, Monday at 4:45

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Join us on Monday, October 21st, at 4:45 pm for the Second Annual Halloween Advising Week Rob Hall History Department Egg Hunt, rain or shine (it’s indoors). Refreshments and Hangout with History department faculty in Rob 203 after the hunt. Thinking about taking a History course next semester? This is a great time to meet the faculty and find out about spring courses. Or just find some candy. Everyone is welcome!

Posted on Thursday, October 17, 2024 by Ellen Wilch (ewilch@albion.edu)

25th Annual Marilyn Crandell Schleg Memorial Lecture

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Please join us at 7pm in Bobbitt Auditorium Tuesday October 22 for the 25th Annual Marilyn Crandell Schleg Memorial Lecture organized by the Albion College Archives. Mackinac State Historic Parks director emeritus Phil Porter will discuss how his organization uses a wide variety of resources including library and archival materials, research reports, oral histories, and archaeological discoveries to create informative and entertaining public programs. Mr. Porter will weave information about his 50-year career at Mackinac State Historic Parks and in the history museum field into his illustrated lecture. This event is free and open to the public! We hope to see you there!

Posted on Friday, October 18, 2024 by Elizabeth Palmer (epalmer@albion.edu)

Tomorrow Evening – Special Meditation/Q & A with Local Buddhist Monk

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Tomorrow, Thursday, October 17th at 7:00 p.m., Prior Chiezan Tomczyk of the SokukoJi Buddhist Temple Monastery in Battle Creek will lead a guided meditation and answer questions about Buddhism, including basics, what it is like to be a Buddhist monk in his order, and how to apply meditation ‘off the cushion’.

The session will be held in Kellogg 405. Whether you are new to meditation, a practicing Buddhist, or just curious about Buddhism, all are welcome. Snacks will be provided.

Sponsored by Albion College Spiritual Life

Posted on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 by Laura Todd (ltodd@albion.edu)