E&E/CSE Colloquium on experiential certificates, digital badges today at 2:15 p.m. in Norris 101

By Students

Experiential learning is learning by doing. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about ways to enhance your major and minor and resume by earning experiential learning microcredentials. In CSE, you can design and earn an Experiential Certificate that documents your hands-on experiences and your passion for and expertise in a transformative topic.  You can earn Innovation Badges that showcase your skills, involvement and initiative to future employers and graduate schools.

Kalli Onai, Chrissy Pfeil, and Thom Wilch will be presenting what’s new with Albion On Purpose badges and certificates, while answering all your questions.  Kalli is Albion’s Digital Badge Program Manager and Chrissy is the  SPP Projects and Operations Manager.     All are welcome to attend.

Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2023 by Thomas Wilch (twilch@albion.edu)

Free movies at the Bohm

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Did you know that all staff, faculty and students can enjoy free movies at the Bohm Theater in Downtown Albion? With your Albion College ID card, you will receive free admission into all regular movie showings at the theater. The Bohm Theater is located at  201 S Superior Street. To view showtimes, please visit https://bohmtheatre.org/.

Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2023 by Business Office, Jennifer Sullivan (businessoffice@albion.edu)

Green Day is Oct. 26

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Green Day is coming soon! The Center for Sustainability and the Environment is gearing up for a spectacular event with plenty of pumpkins, donuts, and cider. Fall Green Day showcases student work and projects and provides opportunities for students to learn more about local and regional environmental and sustainability initiatives and organizations. We would love to have you join us Thursday 10/26 from 5:30-7:00 pm in the Science Atrium as we celebrate Albion students and their efforts to make Albion more sustainable and environmentally conscious.

 

Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2023 by Thom Wilch (twilch@albion.edu)

Chat with seminary representative about ministry, LGBTQ Inclusion

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Sara Babcock, director of admissions at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, will visit Albion College on Monday, October 23rd. She will hang out at Reading Between the Grinds (library) to chat about seminary (graduate education in religion/ministry) and LGBTQIA+ inclusion in Christian spaces from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.  You can also set up a meeting with her for another time. Email assistant director for spiritual wellness Laura Todd at ltodd@albion.edu for more information.

Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2023 by Laura Todd (ltodd@albion.edu)

Philosophy pizza and pop get-together today

By Students

Please join the Philosophy Dept. faculty at our annual Philosophy Pizza and Pop Get-Together TODAY, Thursday, October 19th from 4:15 – 5:15 on the first floor of the Kellogg Center in the Langbo Living Room.  If you have questions about future Philosophy courses, or questions about the Philosophy major or minor, or if you want to just talk with other Philosophy students, we’d love to have you join us.  FREE

Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2023 by Linda Clawson (LClawson@albion.edu)

Spend a semester in Washington D.C., earn internship experience

By Faculty and Staff, Students

The Washington Center will be on campus TODAY, Wednesday, Oct. 18, visiting classrooms, meeting students, and holding a lunch hour information session from noon – 1 p.m. in the Career and Internship Center-Ludington Center (Room #114). Pizza and beverages will be provided.

The Washington Center equips college students and other participants to learn from diverse urban communities through innovative programs, seminars, and internships.

The Albion College Domestic Off-Campus Program Application (Brits Abroad) deadline for spring 2024 has been extended to Wednesday, Oct. 25. If you would like to schedule an individual meeting with The Washington Center representative, please contact Dawn Hernandez at dhernandez@albion.edu to select a time. For additional information regarding the program please visit www.twc.edu.

Posted on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 by Dawn Hernandez (dhernandez@albion.edu)

Sign up for free Cedar Point trip

By Students

Our annual trip to Cedar Point this HalloWeekend is coming up! Sign ups will open through ENGAGE/CORQ this Friday, the 20th at 9 A.M. *The form will close at NOON the same day.* Spots are limited so sign ups are REQUIRED to reserve a spot on the list.

The trip will be on Saturday, October 28. Buses will leave in the morning at 9 a.m. and return to campus at 3 a.m.

For further updates, follow Union Board on Instagram @acunionboard.

Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 by Camila Tapia (ct12@albion.edu)

Meditation, Q & A with local Buddhist Monk

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Monday, October 23rd at 5:00 P.M., Prior Chiezan Tomczyk of the SokukoJi Buddhist Temple Monastery in Battle Creek will lead a guided meditation and answer questions about Buddhism, including basics, what it is like to be a Buddhist monk in his order, and how to apply meditation ‘off the cushion’. The session will be held in the Umbrella House basement. Whether you are new to meditation, a practicing Buddhist, or just curious about Buddhism, all are welcome.

Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 by Laura Todd (ltodd@albion.edu)