Category Archives: Students

Spark Change on Campus: Apply for the Peer Liaison Program!

By Students

What is the Peer Liaison Program?
The Peer Liaison Program is your platform to champion equity, raise awareness, and empower your fellow students. It is your chance is your chance to lead positive change on campus! If you’re interested in advocacy, community education, and/or sexual health and wellness, this program is tailor-made for you.

Why Dive In?

  • Enhance your leadership skills through event planning and execution.
  • Contribute to a safer campus through participation in training.
  • Empower others by offering support and referrals to essential resources.
  • Build a community that values empathy, inclusivity, and justice.

Applications Open Until February 28, 2024
For more details, dive into the Peer Liaison Program Guide. Become a catalyst for transformation and apply today to be a driving force behind positive change on campus here at Albion!

Posted on Thursday, February 22, 2024 by Mikayla Campbell, Director of the Anna Howard Shaw Center for Gender Equity (mcampbell@albion.edu)

New Islamic Prayer Space in Vulgamore

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Spiritual Life, The Office of Belonging, and the Center for International Education are pleased to share that we have worked together to procure and set up a new prayer space in Vulgamore 214 starting this week. The room will be unlocked and reserved for prayer from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day for the rest of the spring semester. The room is equiped with prayer rugs, caps, shoe rack, Qur’an, and qibla sign, and a few more items are on the way. Please note, we also have interfaith prayer/meditation spaces available in Boyd Meditation Chapel and the Umbrella House.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email assistant director for spiritual wellness Laura Todd.

Posted on Thursday, February 22, 2024 by Laura Todd (ltodd@albion.edu)

Today at Noon – Virtual Visit with Casper ter Kuile

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Casper ter Kuile will visit virtually today, Thursday, Feb. 22, at 12 p.m. Casper is a graduate of Harvard Divinity School, author of The Power of Ritual, former co-host of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, and co-founder of Nearness, an online spiritual community for people of all faiths (including people who are not religious). He also has experience with environmental advocacy. Casper will chat with us about his work and lead an optional spiritual practice. Nearness is offering a free spring journey (series of small group sessions) focused on the theme of Holy Friendship for young adults, so this chat is a good opportunity to learn about that offering. There are no faith requirements to participate.

Join the Zoom with Casper.

Learn more about the Nearness Holy Friendship journey.

Posted on Thursday, February 22, 2024 by Laura Todd (ltodd@albion.edu)

Help needed! Granny Squares

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Do you crochet? If so I need help crocheting classic granny squares. These are a square motif with clusters of double crochet. Each granny square is about 3.5 by 3.5 inches. These granny would make a house for my Art Senior Show which represents a community of people coming together to create a home. If you are interested in helping or have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Oz, at ood10@albion.edu or 469-688-4068. Please drop these off at the Bobbitt Visual Art Center, there’s a box labeled Granny Squares next to Room 103, by March 11. Thank you so much for your time.

Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by Oziel De La Fuente (ood10@albion.edu)

Philip C Curtis Artist in Residence – Robert Martin’s “Inland Sea”

By Faculty and Staff, Students

The Department of Art & Art History invites you to the Bobbitt Visual Arts Center on Friday, Feb. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. for the opening exhibition reception for our Philip C. Curtis Artist in Residence, Robert Martin. “Inland Sea” will be displayed in the Munro Gallery from Feb. 19 to March 22. There will be an Artist Talk on Feb. 23 at 5:30 pm. Please come and show support for the arts at Albion College!

Gallery note: this exhibition features sexually explicit content.

Weekly gallery hours:

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Fridays, 2 p.m to 8 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by Mary Morrow (mmorrow@albion.edu)

2024 Recent Graduate Student Trustee Applications Due March 1

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Applications for the 2024 Recent Graduate Student Trustee Position are currently being accepted. This is a 2-year position on the Albion College Board of Trustees. Students who will be May 2024 graduates or who graduated early in December 2023 are encouraged to apply.

Students interested in applying should review the position description and application which are available at the Kellogg Center Information Desk and through the Student Development Office.

Applications and supporting material must be submitted to the Office of Student Development, Ferguson Hall, Suite 216 or StudentDevelopment@Albion.edu before 5 p.m. EST on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 by Michelle Owens-Koeppen (StudentDevelopment@Albion.edu)

Started thinking about where you’ll live next year?

By Students

We’re excited to release the Room Selection Process (RSP) for next year!

This information is most applicable for students returning for Fall enrollment.

Our department website provides a summary timeline for student action steps during RSP, with related forms and processes opening March 11 in eRezLife (log in with college username and password).

There will be some big changes to the process this year, so keep an eye on your email for detailed communication about RSP action steps, and take a moment now to reflect on the environmental, social, and financial factors you should consider for next year. Lottery numbers have been released and uploaded to eRezLife student profiles.

  • Step 1: Every student completes the initial housing FORM (March 11 – 25)
  • Step 2: Create your roommate PROFILE
  • Step 3: Form a roommate GROUP
  • Step 4: EXPLORE housing options available/eligible for your group
  • Step 5: SELECT your group assignment (April 1 – 5)

Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 by AJ Mattson (amattson@albion.edu)

Looking for a meaningful summer experience?

By Faculty and Staff, Students

IKUS Life Enrichment Services in Grand Rapids provides individuals with disabilities an enriched life experience through recreation, advocacy, and meaningful relationships. IKUS has openings for Camp Counselors and Health Officers at their Indian Trails Camp this summer, May 27 – Aug. 9. Incentives include a $325 per week salary, living quarters, all meals, and free parking.

Stop by the KC tables on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn more. Visit Handshake, to apply and see full job descriptions. Learn more about IKUS.

Contact the Career and Internship Center at careers@albion.edu or 517-629-0332 for further questions.

Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 by Dawn Hernandez (dhernandez@albion.edu)