Category Archives: Faculty and Staff

Day of Woden

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!

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

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)

Installation Symposia | Albion Alumni in the Creative Arts | Bobbitt Visual Arts Center

9 to 10:30 a.m.: Albion Alumni in the Creative Arts (Bobbitt Auditorium 113)

Ever wonder what the life of an art major is like after Albion College? Come hear these graduates talk about how they built an art career through exhibition, curation and graduate school! Learn about what they wish they knew as Albion College students and more.

Alumni moderator and panelists include:

• Moderator: Aubrey Thornton Martinson ‘01
• Camille Hamilton ‘05
• Trevor Hawks ‘04
• Emily O’Hara ‘06
• Steve Nyktas ‘02
• Angie Redmond ’09

Click here to view the complete schedule for the Purple & Gold Weekend and Presidential Installation.

Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 by Jill Mason (jmason@albion.edu)

Installation Symposia | Lux Fiat: Shining a Light on Legacy Alumni Panel | Bobbitt Visual Arts Center

10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Lux Fiat: Shining a Light on Legacy Alumni Panel (Bobbitt Auditorium 113)

The premise for the Lux Fiat Award is to celebrate senior students who holistically showcase strong academics, a drive for community service and campus involvement, and a commitment to diversity. Join us as we shine a light on our previous Lux Fiat award recipients, the legacy they left on campus, and their lives after Albion. Vice President of Student Development and Dean of Students Leroy Wright will provide opening and closing remarks.

Alumni panelists include:

• Maddie Drury ’15
• Dan Moilanen ’09
• Alexis Tillery ’16
• Eryn Lewis ’23
• Robert Joerg ’19

Click here to view the complete schedule for the Purple & Gold Weekend and Presidential Installation.

Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 by Jill Mason (jmason@albion.edu)

Installation Symposia | Building inclusivity on small private liberal arts campuses through the practice of civil discourse | Bobbitt Visual Arts Center

1:30 to 3 p.m.: Building inclusivity on small private liberal arts campuses through the practice of civil discourse (Bobbitt Auditorium 113)

This panel of current and former college presidents will explore the many innovative ways they have or are currently working to create opportunities for civil dialogue and build cultures of inclusivity on their campuses. The discussion will be moderated by Vice President of Student Development and Dean of Students Leroy Wright.

Presidential panelists include: 

• Dr. Zach Messitte, executive director, higher education and social impact at Russell Reynolds and former president of Ripon College
• Dr. Anita Thomas, president of North Central College
• Dr. Sarah Bolton, president of Whitman College
• Dr. Wayne Webster, president of Albion College

Click here the view the complete schedule for the Purple & Gold Weekend and Presidential Installation.

Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 by Jill Mason (jmason@albion.edu)

Pinwheels for Prevention

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join SAS and the Sigma Pi chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority at Albion College for a child abuse prevention walk. A short gathering and comments will take place on the steps of the Kresge Gymnasium at Albion College at 4:00. The walk will begin at 4:15 and end with the planting of a pinwheel garden representing the carefree childhood all children deserve. We hope you can join us to raise awareness of child abuse and the work that we all must do to ensure that children grow up in an environment of safety and acceptance.

Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 by Rhiannon Slotnick (rms15@albion.edu)

Spotlight On Albion | Seeley G. Mudd Learning Center

3 to 7 p.m. | Spotlight on Albion: Creating Connections through Experiential Learning | Seeley G. Mudd Learning Center

Join us as we celebrate experiential learning, student research, and curricular innovation at Albion College. Featuring presentations from faculty, staff, and students, Spotlight On Albion will cover a variety of topics from the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program to the community gardens and student farm. Learn about the interesting, outside the box things happening on campus and beyond.

3 to 3:10 p.m.: Opening remarks from Lisa Lewis, provost and professor of chemistry

3:10 to 4 p.m.: Student “5 and Done” Presentations

4:10 to 5:30 p.m.: Experiential Learning in the Community Keynote Presentations

5:30 to 7 p.m.: Student Poster Presentations and Reception

Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 by Jill Mason (jmason@albion.edu)