Reading as Resistance, Banned Books Week 2023

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Albion College Library invites you to join us from 4 – 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6 in the living room on the main floor of the Seeley G. Mudd Learning Center as we celebrate Banned Books Week 2023.  Sheridan Leinbach will present her FURSCA project, “Banned Books Policies and Their Link to Fascism.”  Peruse our display of the top banned books of 2022.  Win a copy of “Gender Queer:  A Memoir—Deluxe Edition” and start your personal banned books collection.  Light refreshments will be served.

Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2023 by Jill Mason (jmason@albion.edu)

Free shuttle to Ann Arbor

By Students

The Office of Campus Life is sponsoring free shuttles to Jackson Crossing Mall on October 3, 5, 17 & 19.

Shuttles will leave the Ferguson parking lot each day at 5pm returning at 7:30pm, and at 6:30pm returning at 9pm.  Participants on each shuttle will have about an hour and a half at Jackson Crossing Mall.

We will also be doing trips to Ann Arbor on October 8 & 22.  The vans will leave the Ferguson parking lot at 10am and return to campus around 5pm.  Transportation to and from is free, but food, shopping, etc is on your own.

Sign up on Engage.  Space is limited so sign up early and make sure to show up if you sign up.

Posted on Monday, October 02, 2023 by Jennifer Yawson (jyawson@albion.edu)

Join the Drone Development Club

By Students
👓 Feel the adrenaline as you master the art of flying FPV drones and experience the world from a bird’s-eye view.
Hey there future aviators!
Ever wanted to touch the sky but didn’t know where to start? Join our Drone Development Club, where dreams take flight!
📅 When: Every Friday
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM
🏭Location: Facilities Building, 2nd Floor. (Next to Olin, from the West side.)
🌟 No experience in engineering or coding? No problem! We’ll teach you everything you need to know about development, programming, and flying drones.
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your skills and have a blast with fellow drone enthusiasts!
See you there!

Posted on Monday, October 02, 2023 by Islam Muratov (ium10@albion.edu)

Exciting Domestic Off-Campus Program internship opportunities

By Faculty and Staff, Students

The Brits Abroad application deadline for Spring 2024 Domestic Off-Campus Programs has been extended to Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Students interested in applying to The Philadelphia Center or Chicago Center for Spring Semester 2024 will pay approximately $10,000 for tuition plus the cost of housing and other expenses. Programs include 2 classes and an internship. Interested students will need to meet individually with the Albion College Financial Aid Office to determine the exact cost based on your financial aid package. As an extra insensitive, the first 10 students who complete their Brits Abroad application and apply to the Philadelphia or Chicago program by November 1, 2023, are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship.

If you are interested in applying for Spring 2024, please contact the Career and Internship Center, careers@albion.edu or 517-629-0332, to schedule an appointment to begin work on your Brits Abroad application.

 

Posted on Monday, October 02, 2023 by Dawn Hernandez (dhernandez@albion.edu)

“Exploring LGBTQ Religion and Spirituality” panel event tonight

By Faculty and Staff, Students
Please join Albion College Spiritual Life and Gender Equity tonight from 7:30 to 8:30 P.M. in Bobbitt 113 for a panel discussion on LGBTQIA+ religion and spirituality. Our panelists, all members of the Albion community, will share about their journeys, including the ways their spiritual practices and religious traditions intersect with their LGBTQ identities. These journeys are sacred, and no two are alike. Wherever you are on your own journey, you are welcome to attend.
This event is co-sponsored by Spiritual Life at Albion College and the Anna Howard Shaw Center for Gender Equity and Victim Advocacy in honor of LGBT History Month. Please email Assistant Director for Spiritual Wellness Laura Todd at ltodd@albion.edu if you have any questions.

Posted on Monday, October 02, 2023 by Laura Todd (ltodd@albion.edu)

“Exploring LGBTQIA+ Religion and Spirituality” panel discussion tomorrow

By Faculty and Staff, Students
Please join Albion College Spiritual Life and Gender Equity tomorrow from 7:30 to 8:30 P.M. in Bobbitt 113 for a panel discussion on LGBTQIA+ religion and spirituality. Our panelists, all members of the Albion community, will share about their journeys, including the ways their spiritual practices and religious traditions intersect with their LGBTQ identities. These journeys are sacred, and no two are alike. Wherever you are on your own journey, you are welcome to attend.
This event is co-sponsored by Spiritual Life at Albion College and the Anna Howard Shaw Center for Gender Equity and Victim Advocacy in honor of LGBT History Month. Please email Assistant Director for Spiritual Wellness Laura Todd at ltodd@albion.edu if you have any questions.

Posted on Sunday, October 01, 2023 by Laura Todd (ltodd@albion.edu)

Make bear buddies with Kappa Delta

By Students

Please come and get to know the kappa delta’s at our first recruitment event!

We will be stuffing teddy bears and, you will be able to build them and give them accessories! we will also have fresh cookies! (no cost to you)

The event is 6pm to 8pm at the Kappa Delta Lodge on October 3rd! don’t know where the Kappa Delta lodge is? It is the lodge behind Baldwin, and in front of twin!

I can’t wait to see you there!

any questions, comment or concerns please message me ejb14@albion.edu!

Posted on Saturday, September 30, 2023 by Emily Brooks (ejb14@albion.edu)