Category Archives: Students

Campus Talk on Linguistic Justice Nov. 8!

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Calling all students, faculty, and staff who are interested in learning more about how to practice linguistic justice at Albion College and beyond! Dr. April Baker-Bell of the University of Michigan will be joining us on November 8 to give a campus-wide talk on linguistic diversity and justice. 

Campus-Wide Talk: Working Towards Linguistic Justice at Albion College

Drawing on the research and teaching in her book, Linguistic Justice: Black Language, Literacy, Identity, and Pedagogy, Dr. April Baker-Bell will lead attendees towards a larger conversation about how to celebrate the diverse languages, knowledges, and cultures of our campus community through practicing linguistic justice in our classrooms and beyond. 

When: Friday, 8 November 2024

What time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Where: Norris 101

For more information about the event or to request accommodations, please email Ian Kelley at ikelley@albion.edu. 

Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by Ian Kelley (ikelley@albion.edu)

Spring Opera Workshop–“A Sondheim Celebration”

By Students
Registration is coming up and OPERA WORKSHOP is happening again in Spring 2025! This year will be a show of comic and dramatic scenes entitled:
A SONDHEIM CELEBRATION!!!!!
Friday, March 21st at 7:30PM
Goodrich Chapel, Albion College
That’s right. All Sondheim, all the time. We will be crafting a show around you, the cast, but in order for us to make this happen, we need you to register for Opera Workshop when you register for classes!! Rehearsal/class time is currently TBD, and we will be working around the cast’s schedules, but expect rehearsals M/W/F mid-day, some Wednesday night rehearsals as well as block off evenings the week of the show for tech week. (Monday, March 17th – Friday, March 21st)
Show your interest by registering for the class, and then signing up for auditions, which will be Friday, December 6 from 3-5PM. More information will be sent in November. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!!!!!

Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by Jenny Ribeiro (jribeiro@albion.edu)

Sterling Books and Brew survey

By Faculty and Staff, Students

The following is a CLASS research project conducted by faculty/students at Albion College looking at local Albion community establishments and their consumption by Albion College students, faculty, and staff. Your participation in this research is completely voluntary and you can withdraw from the study or choose not to answer any question without penalty of any kind. For any questions or concerns regarding the study or your participation in it, please contact Dan Lake; Albion College E&M marketing instructor at dlake@albion.edu

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OJw1Fvv4GomHH0yJ7QVUtA6wpuV4n79M_Rkl83ZD-Vo/edit

Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by Sarai Martinez (sm20@albion.edu)

Scholarship Opportunities Available – Due Dec. 8th

By Students

The Financial Aid Office is excited to share some new scholarship opportunities for which current students can apply. These funds will apply to the Spring 2025 semester.

All applications must be received by Dec. 8, 2024. Notifications will be made by mid-January.

Questions about these awards can be directed to financialaid@albion.edu or stop in our office.

The first scholarship opportunity is the Grandparents Legacy Endowed Scholarship for which applicants will need to write a one-page essay sharing how a grandparent influenced their life. Once you’ve written your essay, complete the form.

The second opportunity is the Class of 1964 Faculty Tribute Scholarship for which applicants will need to write a one-page essay sharing the impact a teacher (past or present) has had on their life. Once you’ve written your essay, complete the form.

Posted on Monday, October 28, 2024 by Megan McFadden (financialaid@albion.edu)

Free trip to Motor City Comic Con

By Students

Union Board will be sponsoring a trip to Motor City Comic Con on Sunday, November 10! There will be a cosplay contest, anime screenings, an artist alley, panels, and more!

Sign ups open Monday, October 28 at 10 am via Engage/CORQ. *Limited tickets available!* RSVP to receive details for the upcoming trip.

Posted on Monday, October 28, 2024 by Camila (ct12@albion.edu)

Community Ofrenda with OLA

By Faculty and Staff, Students

In order to celebrate Day of the Dead The Organization of Latinx awareness will be having a community ofrenda in the KC stacks this year! With the attached link students can upload photos of anyone they want placed on the Ofrenda to remember their passed loved ones. We will print them out and place them on our ofenda and students can also feel free to put gifts and memorabilia on the ofrenda this year!! If you have any questions regarding the ofrenda feel free to reach out to Laura Todd or the office of spiritual wellness!!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AXGcM194DuOe1xoMHWeYQWIwb_mh9_TR?usp=sharing

Ltodd@albion.edu

 

Posted on Sunday, October 27, 2024 by River Morelli (afm13@albion.edu)