Category Archives: Faculty and Staff

TODAY! Free pizza and workshop on the history of voting rights, Tuesday, October 8, 5:30-7:00pm

First time voting in November? Lovers of democracy everywhere congratulate and thank you! First-timers and old-timers, if you want to learn a little more about this precious right, join the History department TODAY at 5:30 pm in the library’s Mudd Learning Center on Tuesday, October 8th, for a workshop on the history of voting rights. Freedom isn’t free, but the pizza is. Open to the public; everyone is welcome.

Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2024 by Ellen Wilch (ewilch@albion.edu)

It’s not too late to apply to US off-campus internship programs for spring 2025!

Programs are located in Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and New York, as well as an environmental research program at Duke University. To learn more about the US Albion-approved off-campus programs please contact the Career and Internship Center (CIC), at careers@albion.edu or 517-629-0332. The application deadline for spring 2025 is Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Posted on Monday, October 07, 2024 by Dawn Hernandez (djhernandez@hotmail.com)

New & More Open Swim Hours!

Starting Monday, October 7th we will have new open swim hours located at the Dow Center. All students, faculty and staff will be allowed to come in during any of the following times:

Mondays: 7:00-9:00am

7:00-9:00pm

Tuesdays: 12:00-2:00pm

7:00-9:00pm

Wednesdays: 7:00-9:00am

7:00-9:00pm

Thursdays: 12:00-2:00pm

7:00-9:00pm

Fridays: 7:30-9:15am

11:30am-1:00pm

6:00-8:00pm

Saturdays: Closed

Sundays: 4:00-6:00pm

Please reach out to Eric Murray at emurray@albion.edu if you have any questions.

Posted on Monday, October 07, 2024 by Eric Murray (emurray@albion.edu)

Hurricane Helene- Donations (items) needed by Thursday October 10th

Donation boxes now available on 2nd and 3rd floor Robinson Hall  this week through Thursday.
Items will be boxed Thursday, Oct 10th.  Items will be delivered to the Olivet H.S. with a donation note from Albion College Staff, Students, and Friends.  If you would like to have your name or your interest groups recognized, email me your contact information.  
Supplies needed:  New clothes  New blankets  Non perishables   Hygiene supplies (feminine care, tooth brush, tooth paste, deodorant, mouthwash)  Diapers   Baby wipes   Formula  Hand sanitizer   Emergency ponchos   Hand and foot warmers  Toilet paper   Paper towel   New towels  Flashlights   Batteries   First aid kits

Collected donations will be sent to: Mr. Doug Pennington with the Olivet FFA at 255 First St., Olivet, MI 49076 by noon on Friday, Oct. 11

Posted on Monday, October 07, 2024 by Laura Wylie (lwylie@albion.edu)

The Art Of Linguistic Writing

Black Student Alliance and The Writing Center are excited to invite you to a thought-provoking open discussion on code-switching, linguistic writing, and the rich history of our speech. Join us as we delve into how language shapes our identities and influences our communication in diverse contexts.

Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday; October 10, 2024
  • Time: 6:00 pm
  • Location: Multicultural Lounge (KC stack 2nd Floor)

This gathering will be a fantastic opportunity to share your experiences, insights, and questions in a welcoming environment. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while we explore the nuances of language together!

Whether you’re a linguistics enthusiast or just curious about how language affects our daily lives, this event promises to inspire and engage.

We look forward to seeing you!

Posted on Monday, October 07, 2024 by Ja’Nice Davis; Dr. Angela Zito (jkd12@albion.edu)

Writing Center Workshop: Clear & Concise Sentences

You’ve heard that “clear and concise” is what professors and employers are looking for, but how do you write sentences like that? This workshop provides a “core-tightening” strategy to use in all your academic and professional writing.

When: Monday, Oct. 7 at 5pm
Where: Writing Center (2nd floor Cutler)

Register here!

Posted on Sunday, October 06, 2024 by Angela Zito (azito@albion.edu)