Category Archives: Faculty and Staff

Summer Fursca Deadline Friday, Feb. 9

By Faculty and Staff

Last reminder that Summer FURSCA Proposals are due on Friday, Feb. 9, at Noon — no exceptions.

Summer FURSCA runs Monday, May 20, through Friday, July 12.

Stay on campus for up to 8 weeks to work with a professors or staff member on a research project of your choosing or maybe something they are working on.

  • $600.00 per week
  • Free Housing

For more information, visit the Summer Research Grants webpage.

Posted on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 by Renee Kreger (rkreger@albion.edu)

TODAY: Fursca Summer Proposal Peer Review Session

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Today: Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. in the Library Family Room — Pizza and Snacks included.

Research proposals can be challenging to write. They have many parts (project goals, outcomes, timelines, abstract, etc.) and you’re expected to be clear and concise in each one!

See how others are approaching this challenge and get feedback on your draft proposal — our FURSCA Ambassadors will be there along with the Directors of FURSCA and Writing and Consulting.

Posted on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 by Renee Kreger (rkreger@albion.edu)

Calling All Lions Fans!

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Are you a die-hard Lions fan? Have you just become a Lions fan? Did you attend any games this year? Watch parties? How did it feel to see the Lions finally win some playoff games? If you have answers to any of these questions and would like to be featured in an Albion Pleiad article please fill out this form!

If you have any follow-up questions or have any issues with the form please contact Aidan Shapiro (ajs26@albion.edu).

Posted on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 by Bella Bakeman (inb10@albion.edu)

Albion College Reading Series Welcomes Helena Mesa

By Faculty and Staff, Students

The Albion College Reading Series welcomes poet and faculty member Helena Mesa on Thursday, Feb. 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bobbitt Auditorium. Please join us as Helena shares her latest collection of poems, Where Land Is Indistinguishable From Sea, which was published in September. This event is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served. A reception and book signing will follow.  For more information, please contact the English Department at 517-629-0232.

Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 by Mary Morrow (mmorrow@albion.edu)

TRIO Student Support Services program is accepting applications

By Faculty and Staff, Students

The TRIO Student Support Services program (SSS) is accepting applications. The program currently has approximately 25 openings and is free for eligible students to join. TRIO SSS is a federally funded program that provides services to students such as:

  • Success Coaching
  • Tutoring
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Financial Literacy
  • Airport Rides
  • Cultural Trips
  • Workshops
  • Grant Aid and more!

To be selected as a participant for the TRIO SSS program, students need to be a US citizen or permanent resident, and meet one of the following criteria: low-income, first-generation, or have a documented disability on file with the college. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jackie Gutierrez at jgutierrez@albion.edu, 269-261-5679 or at 517-629-0950.

Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 by Jackie Gutierrez (jgutierrez@albion.edu)

Would you like to spend a semester interning or participating in research?

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Contact the Career and Internship Center to learn more about the 6 domestic off-campus programs that offer students a unique experience where they can earn academic credit while interning/researching 24-32 hours a week, taking seminars, and living independently in a diverse setting. Every major is welcome and an internship or research experience is guaranteed! Locations include Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington DC, New York, and Durham. Take advantage of this opportunity today and apply for their summer or fall programs.

The Albion College Off-Campus Program Application (Brits Abroad) deadline for summer or fall 2024 is Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024.

To learn more please contact the Career and Internship Center, at careers@albion.edu or 517-629-0332

Posted on Monday, January 22, 2024 by Dawn Hernandez (dhernandez@albion.edu)

2024-2025 Community Assistant apps are open!

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Do you want to make a difference on campus and develop professional, marketable skills? Community Assistant applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are now open! Taking on the role of Community Assistant (CA) is the most unique student leadership opportunity that Albion College has to offer. CAs live with their peers in their hall communities while serving a multi-faceted role as peer mentors and bridge-builders. Reach out to a current CA or Area Coordinator for more information or visit our website!

Posted on Saturday, January 20, 2024 by Kevin Kartanata (kkartanata@albion.edu)