Sterling Books and Brew survey

By Faculty and Staff, Students

The following is a CLASS research project conducted by faculty/students at Albion College looking at local Albion community establishments and their consumption by Albion College students, faculty, and staff. Your participation in this research is completely voluntary and you can withdraw from the study or choose not to answer any question without penalty of any kind. For any questions or concerns regarding the study or your participation in it, please contact Dan Lake; Albion College E&M marketing instructor at dlake@albion.edu

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OJw1Fvv4GomHH0yJ7QVUtA6wpuV4n79M_Rkl83ZD-Vo/edit

Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by Sarai Martinez (sm20@albion.edu)

Spring Opera Workshop–“A Sondheim Celebration”

By Students
Registration is coming up and OPERA WORKSHOP is happening again in Spring 2025! This year will be a show of comic and dramatic scenes entitled:
A SONDHEIM CELEBRATION!!!!!
Friday, March 21st at 7:30PM
Goodrich Chapel, Albion College
That’s right. All Sondheim, all the time. We will be crafting a show around you, the cast, but in order for us to make this happen, we need you to register for Opera Workshop when you register for classes!! Rehearsal/class time is currently TBD, and we will be working around the cast’s schedules, but expect rehearsals M/W/F mid-day, some Wednesday night rehearsals as well as block off evenings the week of the show for tech week. (Monday, March 17th – Friday, March 21st)
Show your interest by registering for the class, and then signing up for auditions, which will be Friday, December 6 from 3-5PM. More information will be sent in November. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!!!!!

Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by Jenny Ribeiro (jribeiro@albion.edu)

Campus Talk on Linguistic Justice Nov. 8!

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Calling all students, faculty, and staff who are interested in learning more about how to practice linguistic justice at Albion College and beyond! Dr. April Baker-Bell of the University of Michigan will be joining us on November 8 to give a campus-wide talk on linguistic diversity and justice. 

Campus-Wide Talk: Working Towards Linguistic Justice at Albion College

Drawing on the research and teaching in her book, Linguistic Justice: Black Language, Literacy, Identity, and Pedagogy, Dr. April Baker-Bell will lead attendees towards a larger conversation about how to celebrate the diverse languages, knowledges, and cultures of our campus community through practicing linguistic justice in our classrooms and beyond. 

When: Friday, 8 November 2024

What time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Where: Norris 101

For more information about the event or to request accommodations, please email Ian Kelley at ikelley@albion.edu. 

Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by Ian Kelley (ikelley@albion.edu)

Piano Festival Starts Friday night!

By Faculty and Staff, Students

The Albion College Piano Festival will take place from Nov 1st-3rd this year featuring talented pre-college pianists who will compete for prizes in a piano competition and play in private lessons with our piano faculty and master classes with our two guest artists, Dr. Hamilton Tescarollo and Dr. Immanuela Gruenberg.  This is the 16th year of the festival which opens with a guest artist recital Friday Nov. 1st at 7:30 p.m. in Goodrich Chapel.  Students will perform in Goodrich Saturday and Sunday.  Founded by Drs. Lia Jensen-Abbott and David Abbott, this festival is dedicated to the goal of supporting and inspiring young late elementary pianists through advanced performance levels.

Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by Hope Anderson (hbanderson@albion.edu)

Cheer Team Tryouts for Basketball Season

By Students

Want to join the Albion College Cheerleading Team? Tryouts for basketball season will take place on Sunday November 3rd from 3-6pm in the field house of the Dow, and Tuesday, November 5th from 7:30-9pm also in the Dow. Tryouts for the team will happen over 2 days, with the clinic happening on the 3rd, and tryouts happening on the 5th. Both are required to earn a spot on the team. Please bring your physical with you! You will not be offered a spot on the team without one. Wear athletic clothing and shoes, and bring a water bottle! See you soon. Go Brits!

Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by Mercedes Pace (mpace@albion.edu)

Free trip to Motor City Comic Con

By Students

Union Board will be sponsoring a trip to Motor City Comic Con on Sunday, November 10! There will be a cosplay contest, anime screenings, an artist alley, panels, and more!

Sign ups open Monday, October 28 at 10 am via Engage/CORQ. *Limited tickets available!* RSVP to receive details for the upcoming trip.

Posted on Monday, October 28, 2024 by Camila (ct12@albion.edu)

Scholarship Opportunities Available – Due Dec. 8th

By Students

The Financial Aid Office is excited to share some new scholarship opportunities for which current students can apply. These funds will apply to the Spring 2025 semester.

All applications must be received by Dec. 8, 2024. Notifications will be made by mid-January.

Questions about these awards can be directed to financialaid@albion.edu or stop in our office.

The first scholarship opportunity is the Grandparents Legacy Endowed Scholarship for which applicants will need to write a one-page essay sharing how a grandparent influenced their life. Once you’ve written your essay, complete the form.

The second opportunity is the Class of 1964 Faculty Tribute Scholarship for which applicants will need to write a one-page essay sharing the impact a teacher (past or present) has had on their life. Once you’ve written your essay, complete the form.

Posted on Monday, October 28, 2024 by Megan McFadden (financialaid@albion.edu)