Category Archives: Students

The Promise of Genetic Medicines – Unless you are too rare or too poor

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Dr. Jim Wilson, ’77, Rose H. Weiss Professor and Director, Orphan Disease Center, Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, and Director, Gene Therapy Program at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is giving a talk on “The Promise of Genetic Medicines — Unless you are too rare or too poor”.

His presentation is on Friday, Feb. 2, from 7 – 8 p.m. in Bobbitt Auditorium.

The presentation is open to all members of the Albion Community — students, staff, faculty, and community members are welcome! We look forward to seeing you there!

Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2024 by Brad Rabquer (brabquer@albion.edu)

Art Club Meeting

By Students

We are excited to announce an upcoming All Member Meeting that will take place this Thursday, Jan. 25, on the 1st Floor of the KC from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. This gathering serves as an opportunity for us to come together and discuss our plans for the semester. We value your input, and as members, your ideas are crucial to shaping the direction of the club. Feel free to suggest any thoughts or ideas you may have during the meeting. Your presence and participation are highly encouraged as we collaboratively chart the course for an exciting semester ahead. We look forward to hearing your suggestions and working together to make this semester memorable for all. See you there!

Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2024 by Leslie Rivas (ler10@albion.edu)

TODAY: Fursca Summer Proposal Peer Review Session

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Today: Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. in the Library Family Room — Pizza and Snacks included.

Research proposals can be challenging to write. They have many parts (project goals, outcomes, timelines, abstract, etc.) and you’re expected to be clear and concise in each one!

See how others are approaching this challenge and get feedback on your draft proposal — our FURSCA Ambassadors will be there along with the Directors of FURSCA and Writing and Consulting.

Posted on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 by Renee Kreger (rkreger@albion.edu)

Calling All Lions Fans!

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Are you a die-hard Lions fan? Have you just become a Lions fan? Did you attend any games this year? Watch parties? How did it feel to see the Lions finally win some playoff games? If you have answers to any of these questions and would like to be featured in an Albion Pleiad article please fill out this form!

If you have any follow-up questions or have any issues with the form please contact Aidan Shapiro (ajs26@albion.edu).

Posted on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 by Bella Bakeman (inb10@albion.edu)

Calling All Chicagoland Students!

By Students

You’re invited to our annual Chicago spring break event! On Tuesday, March 5, current Albion students from the Chicago area will have the opportunity to explore parts of the city through a new lens. Visit local businesses throughout the day and cap off the evening with a networking event alongside other members of the Albion community.

To make this event a success, we need your help. Please contact Jordan Revenaugh (jrevenaugh@albion.edu) if you have an interest in serving on a student committee to make this event as engaging and enjoyable as possible.

Students interested in attending the event: Please join us for a pizza party on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. in the KC Stack to learn more. Please RSVP to attend.

Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 by Jordan Revenaugh (jrevenaugh@albion.edu)

Student Alumni Association Interest Session POSTPONED

By Students

The initial interest session for Albion College’s revamped Student Alumni Association (originally scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 5 p.m.) is being postponed at this point in time. If you have interest in being involved in the group in the future or have questions about how to engage with alumni throughout this upcoming semester, please be in touch with Jordan Revenaugh (jrevenaugh@albion.edu).

Thank you!

Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 by Jordan Revenaugh (jrevenaugh@albion.edu)