Day of Woden

Join us on the quad Wednesday, April 24 for a day of fun in the sun celebrating Albion’s annual Day of Woden! The quad will be bustling from 4-8p.m with carnival rides, concession stands, caricature drawings, and so much more. A free picnic dinner will be provided to all students, faculty, and staff! Let’s end this semester strong, and come together as a community before finals begin and the class of 2024 commences.

Check-in stations will be available on the quad, and everyone must have a wristband to participate. This is only for the Albion Campus Community.

Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 by Sharese Shannon Mathis (campuslife@albion.edu)

Purple & Gold Shabbat Service Friday at 5:15

Join us for an early Shabbat service Friday, April 19th from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. in Kellogg 412, led by Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg ’80. In addition to leading the blessings over the candles, challah, and grape juice, Rabbi Arnie will lead some Kabbalat Shabbat songs and say a few words about the meaning of Shabbat (or Sabbath, the day of rest at the end of the week in Judaism). A few snacks will also be provided. All are welcome!

Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 by Laura Todd (ltodd@albion.edu)

Day of Woden 2024

Join us at Day of Woden 2024! Our annual, campus-wide day full of fun! There will be carnival rides, concessions such as elephant ears, caricatures, bounce houses, and more!

All students & staff are welcome!

Wednesday, April 24 at 4:00 PM. Located on the Quad.

Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 by Camila Tapia (ct12@albion.edu)

Free 5k Color Run/Walk

Let’s try this again.  Free 5k color run/walk will be held on April 23, at 6pm.  We will start in front of Kresge Gym.  If you would like to participate please use this form to sign up.  Snacks and water will be provided after the event.

Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 by MELISSA SOMMERS (msommers@albion.edu)

Build Albion Fellows Selected as finalist in the 2024 Michigan Campus Community Challenge (M-C3)

Build Albion Fellows: Cadence Easterwood, Tyland Martin, Ella Lattimore, Ivan Green, and Breanna Ridley’s community-based project was selected as a finalist in the 2024 Michigan College Alliance’s, Michigan Campus Community Challenge (MC-3). The project, a community needs assessment survey, connects City of Albion residents to current non-profit home repair resources. Focusing on demographic data collection, Fellows from the 49224 zip code area gained an understanding of the pressing needs of their community members. The team presented their project and preliminary findings last Thursday during the “Final Pitch” where they were required to present a one-minute recording and discuss outcomes.  We celebrate the efforts of these four fellows whose project speaks to the power of “Liberal Art at Work”.  To learn more about the Build Albion Fellows, Albion College Community Collaborative (AC3), or the Albion Community Resource Connection Project please email amccaskill@albion.edu

Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 by Mr. Ari McCaskill (amccaskill@albion.edu)

Installation of Dr. Wayne P. Webster

Albion College is thrilled to celebrate the upcoming installation of Dr. Wayne P. Webster as its 18th president this Saturday, April 20 at Goodrich Chapel, with a formal academic processional beginning promptly at 9:45 a.m. Faculty members who will take part in the academic processional should be in line outside Goodrich Hall at 9:15 a.m. All guests who are not processing should be seated by 9:30 a.m. On Friday, the College will host a series of alumni and presidential panels, as well as a special Spotlight on Albion event featuring faculty and students that highlight Albion’s commitment to the liberal arts and experiential learning in the local community and beyond. The full schedule of public events, which kicks off Thursday with the 34th Annual Elkin R. Isaac Student Research Symposium and ends with the annual Alumni Awards on Saturday, is available at albion.edu/purplegold.

Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 by Jill Mason (jmason@albion.edu)

Spotlight On Albion | Seeley G. Mudd Learning Center

3 to 7 p.m. | Spotlight on Albion: Creating Connections through Experiential Learning | Seeley G. Mudd Learning Center

Join us as we celebrate experiential learning, student research, and curricular innovation at Albion College. Featuring presentations from faculty, staff, and students, Spotlight On Albion will cover a variety of topics from the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program to the community gardens and student farm. Learn about the interesting, outside the box things happening on campus and beyond.

3 to 3:10 p.m.: Opening remarks from Lisa Lewis, provost and professor of chemistry

3:10 to 4 p.m.: Student “5 and Done” Presentations

4:10 to 5:30 p.m.: Experiential Learning in the Community Keynote Presentations

5:30 to 7 p.m.: Student Poster Presentations and Reception

Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 by Jill Mason (jmason@albion.edu)

Installation Symposia | Building inclusivity on small private liberal arts campuses through the practice of civil discourse | Bobbitt Visual Arts Center

1:30 to 3 p.m.: Building inclusivity on small private liberal arts campuses through the practice of civil discourse (Bobbitt Auditorium 113)

This panel of current and former college presidents will explore the many innovative ways they have or are currently working to create opportunities for civil dialogue and build cultures of inclusivity on their campuses. The discussion will be moderated by Vice President of Student Development and Dean of Students Leroy Wright.

Presidential panelists include: 

• Dr. Zach Messitte, executive director, higher education and social impact at Russell Reynolds and former president of Ripon College
• Dr. Anita Thomas, president of North Central College
• Dr. Sarah Bolton, president of Whitman College
• Dr. Wayne Webster, president of Albion College

Click here the view the complete schedule for the Purple & Gold Weekend and Presidential Installation.

Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 by Jill Mason (jmason@albion.edu)