Category Archives: Faculty and Staff

Islam 101 – questions and prayer demo with Imam Sohail Chaudhry

Imam Sohail Chaudhry will give a short talk and q & a about Islam basics on Wednesday, September 20th at 6:30 PM in the Umbrella House, followed by a prayer demonstration at 8:00 PM. Topics covered include what Islam is about and how it is practiced, the role of Jesus and prophets in the faith, balancing Islamic practice with college life, and more.

People of all beliefs are welcome to attend both parts of the event and ask questions! Imam Sohail is the Resident Imam (prayer leader) of the Islamic Society of Greater Lansing and is experienced in interfaith discussion. The talk and prayer demo will take place on the downstairs level of Umbrella.

(Sponsored by Spiritual Life in collaboration with the Muslim Students Association and Religious Studies Department)

Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2023 by Laura Todd (ltodd@albion.edu)

TRIO SSS application deadline Sept. 15

Interested in receiving support to help you succeed? Consider applying to the TRIO SSS program. TRIO SSS is a federally funded program that supports students at Albion College by building community, developing strategies for academic success, and offering resources for continued learning well beyond college. Apply by the end of day – Friday, September 15 – to be considered for the Fall 2023 semester.

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Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2023 by Jamilia Johnson (jajohnson@albion.edu)

Spend a semester in Philadelphia or Chicago and gain valuable internship experience

The Philadelphia Center and Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture will be on campus for Beyond Albion on Tuesday, September 19 from 4-6 p.m. in Upper Baldwin and on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, visiting some classrooms, meeting students, and holding a lunch hour information session from noon – 1 p.m. in the Career and Internship Center-Ludington Center, room #114. Pizza and beverages will be provided.

The Philadelphia and Chicago Centers equip college students and other participants to learn from diverse urban communities through innovative programs, seminars, and internships.

The Brits Abroads deadline for spring 2024 is Sunday, October 1, 2023.

If you are unable to attend the information session and would like to schedule an individual meeting with Greer Anderson, Campus Recruiter for The Philadelphia and Chicago Centers, please contact Dawn Hernandez at dhernandez@albion.edu to select a time.

For additional information visit: www.tpc.edu and www.chicagocenter.org

Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 by Dawn Hernandez (dhernandez@albion.edu)

Celebrate Constitution Day Sept. 18

Are you a fan of democracy and desserts?  Then help us celebrate Constitution Day this Monday, September 18, at 4:30 pm.  Join the Gerald Ford Institute in front of Robinson Hall for a brief reflection on the day’s importance.  We will then head to the KC Front room for cupcakes and Constitution trivia.  Stop by and party like it’s 1787!

Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 by Eddie Visco (evisco@albion.edu)

Asian Cultural Engagement Group meeting Sept. 14

Hello Everyone! Asian Cultural Engagement Group (ACE) will be holding our first meeting on Thursday, September 14 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. It will take place in the Umbrella House. We will get to know each other, go through our exciting event plans for the semester, and decide on regular meeting times. Come and join us for all the TEA 🙂

For more information and updates please follow our instagram page – @ace.albion

Posted on Monday, September 11, 2023 by Medha Mohan (mm30@albion.edu)

Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 by Trang Tran (tht10@albion.edu)

Peace Corps to visit Albion College campus today

Emily Nguyen, Regional Recruiter, for the Peace Corps, will be on-campus visiting classrooms and holding an Information Session from 12-1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12 downtown in the Ludington Center, Career and Internship Center, 1st-floor room #114. Pizza and beverages will be provided. All students are welcome to attend.

If you are unable to attend the information session but would like to schedule an individual meeting with Emily please contact Dawn Hernandez at the Career and Internship Center, dhernandez@albion.edu.

Visit https://www.peacecorps.gov/ for more information about the Peace Corps.

Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 by Dawn Hernandez (dhernandez@albion.edu)

Explore your future with Economics and Management Sept 18

Do you have an interest in majoring (or minoring) in business or a related field (e.g., accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management)?  If yes, we cordially invite you to join us at the “Explore Your Future with E&M” open house on Monday, September 18th from 11:00a-1:00p in the lobby of Robinson Hall (lower level). Faculty members from the E&M department will be there to answer questions, we will have flyers with major and minor details, major and minor declaration forms, and of course, cookies.  Interested but can’t join us, no worries — contact Dr. Vicki Baker, E&M Department Chair (vbaker@albion.edu) with questions you might have.

NOTE – We also have major/minor declaration forms on the table right outside of the main E&M office (first floor/lower level). Help yourself.

Can’t wait to see you there and welcome you to the E&M Department!

Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 by Vicki L Baker (vbaker@albion.edu)

Active Minds offers opportunity to paint your reason

September is suicide awareness month and Active Minds would like to provide a safe space to welcome anyone interested in having an open conversation. During this meeting, we will also provide paint, brushes, and canvases so we can paint our reason for staying. Music, paint, and more! Everyone welcomed and encouraged to come. This event is taking place Sept. 19 from 7:30-8:30 pm in KC room 339.

Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 by Katherine Simpkins (kcs11@albion.edu)