Category Archives: Students

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

By Faculty and Staff, Students
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

By Faculty and Staff, Students

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

By Faculty and Staff, Students

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)

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

By Faculty and Staff, Students

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 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 Sunday, October 06, 2024 by Ellen Wilch (ewilch@albion.edu)

CSE’s 2024 Fall Green Day

By Faculty and Staff, Students

The Center for Sustainability and the Environment’s (CSE) Fall 2024 Green Day is fast approaching! We are looking for those interested in tabling at the event. Please fill out the attached form if you are interested in tabling. 

This year’s Fall Green Day will be on October 30th, from 5:30-7pm in the KC Stack. This is a great opportunity to share what your organization does for sustainability and the environment but also to promote upcoming events. 

CSE Fall Green Day acts as an environmental and sustainability fair for students to learn about jobs, projects, programs, and service and research opportunities. Students are also encouraged to present their own research and projects. We are so proud that Albion College has been named a Green College by The Princeton Review. This Green Day, let’s celebrate our current and future dedication to sustainability on campus and in the community. 

Posted on Saturday, October 05, 2024 by Ashlynn Reed (areed@albion.edu)

TODAY: Join us to discuss editing and publishing careers!

By Students
The following English Department alumni will share their stories, offer their advice, and answer your career questions.
  • Emily Allison-Siep, ’18, has been the editor-in-chief of the Historical Society of Michigan’s magazines and academic journal, and she now serves as the editor at the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology at the University of Michigan, overseeing print and online publications.
  • Katie Boni, ’18, has worked in marketing and publicity with Page Street Publishing, HarperCollins, and Hachette Book Group, where she has promoted New York Times bestselling authors.
  • Leslie Keros, ’86, has worked as an editor for Little, Brown and Company, the University of Chicago Press, and the American Bar Association. Today she is a full-time radio host (WDCB) and freelancer in editing and publishing.

Join us TODAY: Friday, Oct. 4 at 4:30 p.m. in KC 405. All students are welcome, and we will have snacks!

Posted on Friday, October 04, 2024 by Krista Quesenberry (kquesenberry@albion.edu)

Alpha Phi Omega Recruitment Events

By Students

Join Alpha Phi Omega for two recruitment events before Fall break! We are a co-ed service fraternity founded on the principles of leadership, friendship, and service.

Oct. 9: Cards for Care (7-8:30pm) – we will be making encouragement cards for the seniors at Forks Senior Center.

Oct. 10: Pawsitive Impact Day (5-6:30pm) – we will be making dog toys out of old t-shirts for the Jackson County Animal Shelter. We are accepting donations of old t-shirts, dog toys, and treats! The donation box is currently located at the wellness center in Ferguson.

*Both events will be held in the Belonging Lounge on the 2nd floor of the KC*

If you plan on coming to our events, please let us know through this google RSVP form: https://forms.gle/oxx9rGy9gcJKVfa6A This is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged so we can get a rough estimate on how many people plan on attending. Bring a friend and come join us for our first events of the year! 

Follow our Instagram: apo_agl for more updates.

Posted on Friday, October 04, 2024 by Olivia Buchweitz (omb10@albion.edu)