Category Archives: Faculty and Staff

Day of Woden 2024

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Join us at Day of Woden 2024! Our annual, campus-wide day full of fun! There will be carnival rides, concessions such as elephant ears, caricatures, bounce houses, and more!

All students & staff are welcome!

Wednesday, April 24 at 4:00 PM. Located on the Quad.

Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 by Camila Tapia (ct12@albion.edu)

Purple & Gold Shabbat Service Friday at 5:15

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Join us for an early Shabbat service Friday, April 19th from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. in Kellogg 412, led by Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg ’80. In addition to leading the blessings over the candles, challah, and grape juice, Rabbi Arnie will lead some Kabbalat Shabbat songs and say a few words about the meaning of Shabbat (or Sabbath, the day of rest at the end of the week in Judaism). A few snacks will also be provided. All are welcome!

Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 by Laura Todd (ltodd@albion.edu)

Day of Woden

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Join us on the quad Wednesday, April 24 for a day of fun in the sun celebrating Albion’s annual Day of Woden! The quad will be bustling from 4-8p.m with carnival rides, concession stands, caricature drawings, and so much more. A free picnic dinner will be provided to all students, faculty, and staff! Let’s end this semester strong, and come together as a community before finals begin and the class of 2024 commences.

Check-in stations will be available on the quad, and everyone must have a wristband to participate. This is only for the Albion Campus Community.

Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 by Sharese Shannon Mathis (campuslife@albion.edu)

Live Tejano Band/karaoke Friday 4/19!

By Faculty and Staff, Students

The Organization for Latinx Awareness (OLA) Presents Los Hermanos Villegas from Adrian, MI!

 

Los Hermanos Villegas are a Hispanic band who play music from Norteñas, Tejano, and allow karaoke with students!

Join us this Purple and Gold weekend for a night of music and fun!

 

This event is apart of Kaos at the KC and will begin @8pm in the KC Stack.

 

Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 by Karina Muñoz (kem16@abion.edu)

A Conversation with Author Putsata Reang

By Faculty and Staff, Students

We are beyond thrilled to invite you to a conversation with Putsata Reang, whose voice has resonated across continents, from the bustling streets of Cambodia to the serene landscapes of Oregon.

In her latest masterpiece, Ma and Me, Putsata navigates the intense waves of familial bonds, the courage it takes to face one’s true self, and the poignant journey of coming out. This book, a beacon of hope and understanding, has not only won the Pacific Northwest Book Award but has also been acknowledged by the Lambda Literary Award and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize for its profound impact. Putsata’s work is a testament to the struggles and victories of the LGBTQ+ community, making her insights invaluable, especially for those of us walking the path of self-discovery and acceptance.

Refreshments Provided!

Event Details You Can’t Miss:

  • When: Tuesday, April 23rd
  • Time: Meet & Greet @6:00 pm, Conversation with Putsata Reang @7:30 pm
  • Where: Albion College, Upper Baldwin
  • RSVP: Here

Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 by Rivkah Gamble (rgamble@albion.edu)

Audition for Theatre Dept.’s JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN on Apr. 22

By Faculty and Staff, Students

The Theatre Department will hold auditions for the first show of the 2024-25 season, John Proctor is the Villain, on Monday, April 22. Sign up for an audition slot, read instructions, and download audition scenes on the “Theatre Production” Course Webs page. To access page: login to Course Webs, click the arrow tab in the upper right corner under your profile pic, under “Student Resources” you will see a drama mask icon with “Theatre Production,” click the icon to join.

About the play:
John Proctor is the Villain
By Kimberly Belflower
Directed by Meghan VanArsdalen
First Rehearsal: Aug. 19, 2024
Performances: Sept. 19-28, 2024

*The Theatre Department is committed to an inclusive casting process, and encourages every actor to audition for any role that they feel a connection with.

Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 by Zach Fischer (zfischer@albion.edu)