Grand Rapids Art Museum Free Trip 3/9

By Students

The Grand Rapids Art Museum and the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan presents Border Cantos/Sonic Border art exhibit.

TRIO is sponsoring a trip this Saturday, March 9, to see this exhibit and others in the art museum. There will also be time to grab lunch on your own in downtown Grand Rapids before heading back to Albion. You don’t have to be in TRIO to attend.

We will leave Albion at 9:30 a.m. and return by 5 p.m. Space is limited so sign up soon and save your spot.

Posted on Monday, March 04, 2024 by Jennifer Yawson (jyawson@albion.edu)

“Know My Name” Book Club and Chanel Miller Speaking Event

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Join our Monday evening book club at the Anna Howard Shaw Center for Gender Equity! Explore the intricacies of advocacy, systemic challenges, and campus culture surrounding sexual assault. Following the final Monday night session of the book club, seven participating students will be invited to attend the Sexual Assault Services Benefit on April 4, where Chanel Miller will be speaking. Snacks provided at all sessions of the book club for those who register at least seven days in advance.

Chapter Breakdown:

đź“– March 11: Intro – Chapter 4; RSVP Here

đź“– March 18: Chapter 5 – Chapter 7; RSVP Here

đź“– March 25: Chapter 8 – Chapter 11; RSVP Here

đź“– April 1: Chapter 12 to End (including impact statement); RSVP Here

Want to participate but need help affording a book? Contact Mikayla by March 6, 2024!

Important Note:

Know My Name includes survivor descriptions of sexual assault that may be triggering to some individuals. Please put your mental health first when reading!

Posted on Saturday, March 02, 2024 by Mikayla Campbell (MCampbell@Albion.edu)

Leap Into Success With TRIO

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Join TRIO as we celebrate lead day with a variety of success building activities in the Cutler Center Lounge TODAY, Feb. 29, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. All are welcome!

  • 9 – 10 a.m. Writing Retreat — Finish up any papers before heading out for spring break
  • 10 – 11 a.m. Mindfulness Activities
  • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Vision Boards, Stress Relief Techniques, Time Management and more
  • 2 – 4 p.m. Leap Into Sleep — Learn better sleep techniques that will help with your success
  • 4 – 5 p.m. Writing Retreat — Finish up any papers before heading out for spring break

Posted on Thursday, February 29, 2024 by Jennifer Yawson (jyawson@albion.edu)

Free Trip to the Gerald Ford Museum

By Students

The History club is sponsoring a trip to the Gerald Ford Museum in Grand Rapids on Saturday, March 16. Transportation is provided. We will be leaving campus at 11:45 a.m. and returning around 6:45 p.m. Tickets are limited! Please contact Emily Abramczyk at era13@albion.edu if you can and want to attend. If you confirm a spot for this trip, you are expected to attend on March 16 since we will not be able to get ticket refunds.

Posted on Thursday, February 29, 2024 by Emily Abramczyk (era13@albion.edu)

Due TOMORROW – 2024 Recent Graduate Student Trustee Applications

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Applications for the 2024 Recent Graduate Student Trustee Position are currently being accepted. This is a 2-year position on the Albion College Board of Trustees. Students who will be May 2024 graduates or who graduated early in December 2023 are encouraged to apply.

Students interested in applying should review the position description and application which are available at the Kellogg Center Information Desk and through the Student Development Office.

Applications and supporting material must be submitted to the Office of Student Development, Ferguson Hall, Suite 216 or StudentDevelopment@Albion.edu before 5 p.m. EST on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Posted on Thursday, February 29, 2024 by Michelle Owens-Koeppen (StudentDevelopment@Albion.edu)