Category Archives: Students

Linda Johnson Rice To Headline MLK Convocation, Mon., Jan. 22

Join us next Monday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Bohm Theatre for Albion College’s 2024 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation and Community Celebration, featuring a special Q&A with Linda Johnson Rice, Chairman and CEO, Johnson Publishing Company and former Chairman Emeritus of Ebony Media Operations, moderated by Jiquanda Johnson, founder and editor of Flint Beat. Johnson Rice and Johnson will explore the theme, “Shifting the Cultural Climate Through the Study and Practice of Kingian Nonviolence.”

More than just a publication, EBONY Magazine captured the post-war optimism and aspirational dreams of multiple generations of African Americans. Centering narratives on a people with stories told by the people. So much so that from 1957 to 1958, Martin Luther King Jr. penned a monthly advice column called “Advice for Living,” where readers of the magazine could ask King his thoughts. Timely for the era, King responded to a myriad of questions from readers of the magazine.

A veteran journalist, Jiquanda Johnson launched Flint Beat in 2017 to fill news gaps in an underserved community after Flint, Michigan residents said they needed more from their news coverage. Since its debut, Flint Beat has taken the lead as a news platform for the Flint community to be heard.

Learn more about this community-college partnership event and other special performances and exhibits.

Posted on Friday, January 12, 2024 by Ari McCaskill (amccaskill@albion.edu)

Student Alumni Association Meeting on 1/24

Help us revamp the Albion College Student Alumni Association by attending an interest session on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 5 p.m. in room 339 of the KC! Pizza will be available for all attendees.

Student Alumni Association (SAA) is a group that works alongside the Alumni Association to see the success of different initiatives on campus. Members of the SAA have increased opportunities to connect and network with alumni, learn about nonprofit philanthropy, and create fun traditions and events for all students to enjoy. Please register online if you are interested in attending.

Hope to see you there!

Posted on Friday, January 12, 2024 by Jordan Revenaugh (jrevenaugh@albion.edu)

Interfaith Ambassadors Team Taking Applications for Spring 2024 Cohort

If you are passionate about promoting belonging and justice and care about making sure people of all faiths feel safe and respected, you may be interested in joining the Interfaith Ambassadors team. You can develop your leadership, conflict resolution and creative problem-solving skills while learning about religions, spiritualities and cultural practices.

The Interfaith Ambassadors work directly with the assistant director for spiritual wellness to show students of all faiths (and lack thereof) that they belong through education, advocacy and targeted problem-solving work. This is experiential learning and a great resume-builder. The group is now taking applications for the Spring 2024 cohort.

Apply by the end of the day Friday, Jan. 19, if interested. Questions can be directed to Assistant Director for Spiritual Wellness Laura Todd at ltodd@albion.edu.

Posted on Friday, January 12, 2024 by Laura Todd (ltodd@albion.edu)

We Proudly Serve Starbucks Soft Opening!

Metz is having a soft opening for the “We Proudly Serve Starbucks” located at The Grinds. We will open Thursday, Jan. 11, and Friday, Jan. 12, from 12 – 2 p.m. All items will be half off for the faculty, staff and students on Jan. 11 & 12 only. We will only be offering drinks on these days, no food items. The grand opening will be Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

As of Jan. 1, 2024 faculty and staff meal prices are now $7 including tax.

Posted on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 by Victoria Gross (vgross@albion.edu)

Senior Class Gift Session #2!

Reminder for all seniors: We will have a second meeting to plan the Class of 2024’s Senior Class Gift on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. in Kellogg Center room 339!! Anyone interested in helping to determine the legacy of the senior class is welcome.

Pizza will be available for all attendees.

Posted on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 by Jordan Revenaugh (jrevenaugh@albion.edu)

Need a Job? Consider applying for THE ALBION PLEIAD!

If you are interested in journalism and looking for a flexible and unique work experience, consider joining the Pleiad! We are a multi-media publication, run by students, that has been serving the Albion College community since 1883.

We are looking for students with an interest in writing, photography, graphic design, web page layout, marketing and social media curation. We are seeking dependable and curious students to join our diverse staff. We are accepting applications for part-time and volunteer staff writers and photographers. Students with a special interest in news and sports should apply. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 2, 2023.

Learn more and apply for the staff writer position.

Learn more and apply for the staff photographer position.

Contact Editor-in-Chief Bella Bakeman (inb10@albion.edu) or Managing Editor Bonnie Lord (bfl10@albion.edu) with any questions or concerns.

Posted on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 by Bella Bakeman (inb10@albion.edu)