Buddhist meditation, Q&A with local Monk tomorrow

Tomorrow, October 23rd at 5:00 P.M., Prior Chiezan Tomczyk of the SokukoJi Buddhist Temple Monastery in Battle Creek will lead a guided meditation and answer questions about Buddhism, including basics, what it is like to be a Buddhist monk in his order, and how to apply meditation ‘off the cushion’. The session will be held in the Umbrella House basement. Whether you are new to meditation, a practicing Buddhist, or just curious about Buddhism, all are welcome.

Posted on Sunday, October 22, 2023 by Laura Todd (ltodd@albion.edu)

Delta Sigma Pi Virtual information session Oct. 26.

Do you have an interest in business or a business-related field?  Is your major or minor in a business-related field?  If you answered yes to either of these questions, plan to join the virtual information session to learn more about Delta Sigma Pi, the professional business fraternity (we are the Pi Tau chapter at Albion College).  When you are a member, you are investing in your leadership development, career advancement opportunities, increasing your network, and gaining access to scholarships and other financial support.  Join the brotherhood now.  Interested but can’t join?  No worries – contact Dr. Vicki Baker (vbaker@albion.edu) who is the chapter advisor to learn more.

Join with Google Meet
meet.google.com/vvz-fkyn-tcb
Join by phone
‪(US) +1 208-856-8210‬ PIN: ‪323 196 855‬#

Posted on Saturday, October 21, 2023 by Vicki L Baker (vbaker@albion.edu)

Attention creative writers

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is just around the corner, and the Albion District Library and AC Writing Consulting program are hosting a series of events to support ALL Albion novelists! NaNoWriMo challenges writers to produce 50,000 words throughout November, providing a platform for camaraderie, competition, and continual support every day of the month. Here in Albion, you can prepare for NaNoWriMo by attending our “Character Development and Time Management” workshop on Saturday, October 28. Register here!

Posted on Friday, October 20, 2023 by Angela Zito (azito@albion.edu)

Albion Community Garden clean-up Oct. 21

On Saturday 10/21, beginning at 8 am, the Center for Sustainability and the Environment (CSE) is joining community members for the annual fall clean-up of the Albion Community Garden at 1009 N. Jefferson St., Albion.

We are putting the gardens to bed for the winter and could use your help.  CSE and the Student Farm partnered with the Community Garden  this year and together we have grown and produced nearly 5000 lbs of produce for the community of Albion.  Volunteers can come when and for how long as they are able. We are offering rides to student volunteers if needed (contact Thom Wilch (twilch@albion.edu).

Posted on Friday, October 20, 2023 by Thom Wilch (twilch@albion.edu)

Albion College spring course at Jackson Prison

You are invited to learn more about a unique, transformative learning opportunity: The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program. Inside-Out brings college students together with incarcerated people to study as peers in a seminar behind prison walls. It is a semester-long academic course, meeting once a week, through which 15 “outside” (Albion) students and the same number of “inside” (incarcerated) students attend class together inside prison.

Spring 2024 — SOC 230: Men & Masculinities (NO PREREQUISITE)
Thursdays 5-9:30pm, taught by Dr. Scott Melzer

To learn more about Inside-Out, SOC 230, and the application process, attend ONE of the informational meetings:

(1) Virtual — Tuesday, Oct 24, 12:15-1p  (meet.google.com/ysx-nuoy-dau)

(2) ROB 406 (in person) — Wednesday, Oct 25, 4:15-5P

If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like to submit an application, you should obtain notes from an attendee, check out http://www.insideoutcenter.org/ and contact Dr. Melzer.

Posted on Friday, October 20, 2023 by Scott Melzer (smelzer@albion.edu)