Giving Tuesday Student Phonathon – APPLY ON HANDSHAKE!

By Students

Students Engaged in Personalized Philanthropy (STEPP) is a calling program in Institutional Advancement in which students have an opportunity to speak with Albion College alumni, parents, and friends who love to hear about students’ personal experiences and campus updates. The calls are designed to build and strengthen the relationship that we have with our donors. Students also gather new contact information as well as encourage everyone to participate in GivingTuesday and annual giving programs. For further information, apply on handshake or email Paige Gustafson pgustafson@albion.edu. 

Posted on Monday, September 30, 2024 by Paige Gustafson (pgustafson@albion.edu)

How about an internship in Washington D.C. for spring?

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Terrell Austin, Washington Semester Program representative, will be hosting a virtual Information Session on Wednesday, October 1 from 12:30-1:30 PM. Students may register to join virtually at https://american.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEocuyqqD0jE9HX_kfF22ncz0dHdMvOO_-7 or join us in the Career and Internship Center, Ferguson Hall 3rd floor where pizza and beverages will be provided.

Established in 1947, the Washington Semester Program combines academic and experiential learning with an internship at one of D.C.’s many influential institutions.

All domestic off-campus programs offer an internship, as well as class credit. The deadline to apply for domestic off-campus programs through the Career and Internship Center (CIC) for spring 2025 is Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Please contact Dawn Hernandez at dhernandez@albion.edu if you are interested in applying for a domestic off-campus program.

Posted on Monday, September 30, 2024 by Dawn Hernandez (djhernandez@hotmail.com)

Interested in publishing-industry careers?

By Students

English alumni will be meeting with students to discuss careers in the publishing industry. With years of experience as editors, freelancers, and marketing professionals at publishing houses such as HarperCollins, Hachette, the University of Chicago Press and Little, Brown, these alumni will share their stories, offer their advice, and answer your questions.

Join us: Friday, Oct. 4 at 4:30 p.m. in KC 405. All students are welcome!

Posted on Sunday, September 29, 2024 by Krista Quesenberry (kquesenberry@albion.edu)

“Blessing of the Animals” Event Friday, October 4th from 12:00 to 2:00

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Join Albion College Spiritual Life and local clergy for a Blessing of the Animals event Friday, October 4th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. We will gather on First United Methodist Church’s west-side lawn, near the arch off Oswego Street. We will have a short service of blessing at noon, drop-in blessing time until 2:00, a fundraising/info table for the Friends of Albion’s Animals rescue, and a memorial craft. A Blessing of the Animals service is a beautiful way to acknowledge our interdependence with the rest of nature/Creation and celebrate our animal friends.

Well-behaved animals who are up-to-date on their required vaccinations are welcome to attend this event and receive a blessing in-person. If your animal companion cannot attend safely, please something to represent them for blessing instead, like a picture. See detailed guidelines here. If you have any questions, email Assistant Director for Spiritual Wellness Laura Todd.

Posted on Saturday, September 28, 2024 by Laura Todd (ltodd@albion.edu)

Engage with Alumni on Campus!

By Faculty and Staff, Students

On Friday, October 4, students will have multiple opportunities to connect with alumni on campus!

Join us from 2-4 p.m. in the Mudd Library living room for our annual BritTalks speaker series, where four alumni from diverse career paths will talk about their professional journeys–and how it all started right here at Albion. Stay after from 4-5:30 for our first ever Sports Professional Panel and Networking Event to hear from four alumni working within the sports industry.

Both events will feature time at the end for attendees to connect with alumni 1:1.

Sponsored by Institutional Advancement, the Career and Internship Center, and the Communications Department.

Posted on Saturday, September 28, 2024 by Jordan Revenaugh (jrevenaugh@albion.edu)

Homecoming Concert

By Faculty and Staff, Students

The Albion College Concert Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Collective, and Briton Singers will come together to present a Homecoming Concert on Saturday, October 5 at 7:30 pm in Goodrich Chapel.  The program includes two Georgian choral pieces, orchestral works by Aaron Copland and William Herschel,  and jazz tunes from Duke Ellington and Arturo Sandoval.

Posted on Friday, September 27, 2024 by Hope Anderson (hbanderson@albion.edu)

Looking for an internship or job? Join us for the Fall 2024 GLCA Virtual Career Fair on Oct. 2

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Join us for the Fall 2024 Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA) Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, October 2 from 11 am – 2 pm! Explore the possibilities with participating organizations by signing up for 30-minute group sessions or 1:1 10-minute virtual sessions in Handshake.

Register on Handshake and attend this fair to meet employers and recruiters from multiple industries and locations. Explore various career pathways and learn about entry-level jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities with registered employers. When you register for the fair, this means you agree to select and attend employer sessions. If you have any questions about registering or attending virtual sessions, please contact the Career and Internship Center at careers@albion.edu or 517-629-0332.

We look forward to seeing you at the Fair!

Posted on Friday, September 27, 2024 by Dawn Hernandez (djhernandez@hotmail.com)

October is Big Read Month!!

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Albion’s Big Read creates a context of joy in which young people experience the relevance and community-making power of books. We do that by way of our summer program that brings Albion 8th-10th graders to Albion College. We have multiple free events happening this October, and we hope you will take this opportunity to integrate with the community and join us!

Check out our Website or Instagram for more details!

  • Albion’s Big Read Kickoff Sat. Oct 5th, 1-4pm at Westward/Holland Park
  • Big Read Film Series: The Right to Read Wed. Oct 9 7pm
  • Youth-Led Book Discussion #1 Sat. Oct 12th, 11am-12:15pm at Ludington
  • Youth-Led Book Discussion #2 Tues. Oct 15th, 6-7:15pm at Ludington 
  • Step Afrika! Performance Thurs. Oct 17th, 7:30-9pm at Goodrich Chapel
  • Youth-Led Book Discussion #3 Sat. Oct 19th, 11am-12:15pm at Ludington
  • Big Read Film Series: Counted Out Wed. Oct 23rd, 7pm
  • Albion’s Big Read CELEBRATION!!! Mon. Oct 28th, 7-8:30pm at The Bohm

Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2024 by Kali (KJ) Johnson (kdj10@albion.edu)