Workshop: Writing the Generative AI

This workshop hosted by the Writing Center explains how text-generating AI (like ChatGPT) works, clarifies policies for using AI, and discusses specific uses that are likely to be helpful and harmful.

When: TODAY! Tuesday, September 17, 5-6 p.m.
Where: Writing Center, 2nd floor of the Cutler Center

Register here!

Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 by Angela Zito (azito@albion.edu)

Sigma Chi Alpha Pi Golf Outing

Sigma Chi will be holding its annual golf outing for the huntsman foundation October 6th! $60 per player, teams of four. There will be food after aswell as prizes and mini competitions throughout the outing. After the outing there will be drawings for gift baskets! Once you have your foursome, send money in full to @Sigmachialphapi on Venmo with the names of your team in the description. You can reach out to Jimmy Buurma with questions.

517-706-1312 or jrb16@albion.edu

Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 by Jimmy Buurma (jrb16@albion.edu)

What’s your plan for after graduation? Join us a Beyond Albion and find out!

Held each fall, this event is for students seeking full-time employment, internships, after-graduation service projects, information on graduate/professional programs, and those interested in domestic off-campus study.

For those seeking a job or internship, present yourself professionally by wearing business casual or professional attire and bring numerous copies of your resume printed on resume paper. Get your resume reviewed and visit the Career Closet for FREE professional attire at the Career and Internship Center in Ferguson on the 3rd floor.

There will be a photo backdrop at Beyond Albion. Have a friend take your photo with your phone and use the photo for your LinkedIn profile!

Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 by Dawn Hernandez (dhernandez@albion.edu)

Making Ethical Decisions in a Messy World’ Workshop on Sept. 24th

<p dir=”ltr”>Do you ever fret about the world but feel unsure of how to help? Do you ever feel uncertain about what’s right or wrong? Do you struggle to make decisions in complicated situations?</p>
<p dir=”ltr”>If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, come to the “Making Ethical Decisions in a Messy World” workshop!</p>
<p dir=”ltr”>When: Tuesday, Sept. 24th from 6:00-7:30 p.m.</p>
<p dir=”ltr”>Where: Belonging Lounge (Kellogg 222)</p>
<p dir=”ltr”>This interactive workshop will give you tools to act in the tough ethical situations that come up in modern adult life. Topics include clarifying values, advocating when your power is limited, and navigating ethical differences. Snacks will be provided!</p>
<p dir=”ltr”>Co-sponsored by Spiritual Life and the Philosophy Department.</p>

Posted on Monday, September 16, 2024 by Laura Todd (ltodd@albion.edu)

Auditions for FIREBRINGER the musical!

<span style=”font-weight: 400″>The Theatre Department will hold auditions for FIREBRINGER on Monday night, September 23 in the Herrick Theatre. To sign up for an audition time, download audition songs and scenes, click </span><a href=”https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1h-ypxzk9GdFMRHIW8EdfnrTjekyW0KJ3?usp=sharing”><span style=”font-weight: 400″>HERE</span></a><span style=”font-weight: 400″>. </span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400″>All students are encouraged to audition, regardless of experience.</span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400″>Before your audition: 1) Choose one character to print out and prepare from the “Audition Scenes” folder. Be aware some characters will have more than one scene. 2) Choose one song to print out and prepare from the “Audition Songs” folder. It’s ok if your scenes and song are from different characters. You do NOT need to memorize any material. A reader will be in the audition room to play all other characters in your scene. A piano accompanist will be provided for your song. </span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400″>A video of the original production of FIREBRINGER is </span><a href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmVuNlu0LCk”><span style=”font-weight: 400″>HERE</span></a><span style=”font-weight: 400″>.</span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400″>Rehearsals: M-F evenings, from 6:30-10pm, beginning Sept. 30.</span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400″>Performances: November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23.</span>

Posted on Monday, September 16, 2024 by Zach Fischer (zfischer@albion.edu)

Building Bridges with Nathan Bomey

<span style=”font-weight: 400″>The Theatre Department will hold auditions for FIREBRINGER on Monday night, September 23 in the Herrick Theatre. To sign up for an audition time, download audition songs and scenes, click </span><a href=”https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1h-ypxzk9GdFMRHIW8EdfnrTjekyW0KJ3?usp=sharing”><span style=”font-weight: 400″>HERE</span></a><span style=”font-weight: 400″>. </span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400″>All students are encouraged to audition, regardless of experience.</span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400″>Before your audition: 1) Choose one character to print out and prepare from the “Audition Scenes” folder. Be aware some characters will have more than one scene. 2) Choose one song to print out and prepare from the “Audition Songs” folder. It’s ok if your scenes and song are from different characters. You do NOT need to memorize any material. A reader will be in the audition room to play all other characters in your scene. A piano accompanist will be provided for your song. </span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400″>A video of the original production of FIREBRINGER is </span><a href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmVuNlu0LCk”><span style=”font-weight: 400″>HERE</span></a><span style=”font-weight: 400″>.</span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400″>Rehearsals: M-F evenings, from 6:30-10pm, beginning Sept. 30.</span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400″>Performances: November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23.</span>

Posted on Monday, September 16, 2024 by Zach Fischer (zfischer@albion.edu)