Start your week with a spiritual practice

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Laura Todd, assistant director for spiritual wellness, will offer spiritual practices every Monday in September from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lobby of the Kellogg Center. Spiritual practices can help you remember what’s important, re-center in times of stress and explore the bigger picture. A different practice will be featured each week. Whether you’re new to spiritual practice, looking to deepen your practice or just want to chat, you are welcome to stop by!

 

Posted on Friday, September 15, 2023 by Laura Todd (ltodd@albion.edu)

Art Club meeting

By Students

Welcome to the exciting world of creativity and self-expression at the Art Club’s first meeting of the year! We’re thrilled to kick off the 2023-2024 academic year with a burst of inspiration, and we invite you to join us for our inaugural gathering on September 15th, 2023, at 7:30 PM in the KC 1st-floor living room. At this meeting, you’ll have the opportunity to meet our dedicated board members, a group of passionate students who are eager to lead and guide our club to new heights. During our first meeting, we’ll dive into planning exciting projects and events for the semester ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just discovering your creative side, there’s a place for you in our club.

Posted on Friday, September 15, 2023 by Leslie Rivas (ler10@albion.edu)

Call for courses that engage the Albion community

By Faculty and Staff

Hello all! Just sending a gentle reminder that there is still time to submit your course to be a part of the Community Engaged Learning catalog! I am looking to document the courses that offer learning opportunities that directly engage the Albion community. Examples of this type of work include, but are not limited to: volunteering and service projects, civic engagement projects, visiting historical artifacts, community research projects, etc. If you offer a course that may fit this scope, please answer this Google Form to provide more information for the catalog. All courses will need to be submitted by October 20th at the latest.

 

If you have any questions about the form or the project, please feel free to reach out to me!

Posted on Friday, September 15, 2023 by Kalli Onai (konai@albion.edu)

TRIO SSS application deadline Sept. 15

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Interested in receiving support to help you succeed? Consider applying to the TRIO SSS program. TRIO SSS is a federally funded program that supports students at Albion College by building community, developing strategies for academic success, and offering resources for continued learning well beyond college. Apply by the end of day – Friday, September 15 – to be considered for the Fall 2023 semester.

Apply Today

Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2023 by Jamilia Johnson (jajohnson@albion.edu)

Islam 101 – questions and prayer demo with Imam Sohail Chaudhry

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Imam Sohail Chaudhry will give a short talk and q & a about Islam basics on Wednesday, September 20th at 6:30 PM in the Umbrella House, followed by a prayer demonstration at 8:00 PM. Topics covered include what Islam is about and how it is practiced, the role of Jesus and prophets in the faith, balancing Islamic practice with college life, and more.

People of all beliefs are welcome to attend both parts of the event and ask questions! Imam Sohail is the Resident Imam (prayer leader) of the Islamic Society of Greater Lansing and is experienced in interfaith discussion. The talk and prayer demo will take place on the downstairs level of Umbrella.

(Sponsored by Spiritual Life in collaboration with the Muslim Students Association and Religious Studies Department)

Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2023 by Laura Todd (ltodd@albion.edu)

Homecoming spirit week

By Students

Sponsored by the offices of Campus Life and Institutional Advancement, the College will be hosting a competitive spirit week leading up to homecoming this year. All four classes will compete against one another to see who has the most school spirit. The winning class will be determined based off which class has the highest participation levels, raises the most money for the Briton Scholarship Fund through penny wars, and who has the best rock design.

Seniors will set the tone for spirit week by dressing up in purple and gold & painting the rock on Monday. To receive credit for dressing up on their given spirit day, participating students will check in at the KC each day, where they can pick up a custom class sticker and participate in penny wars.

September 25: Senior Spirit Day

September 26: Junior Spirit Day

September 27: Sophomore Spirit Day

September 28: First-Year Spirit Day

For more information & a full list of activities, please follow this link.

Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2023 by Jordan Revenaugh (jrevenaugh@albion.edu)

Join us today for a dialogue on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

By Faculty and Staff, Students

The Human Rights Lab is hosting a dialogue on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) on Sept. 14, 7-9 p.m. in the Science Atrium. We will discuss DEIB at Albion, build networks, and gain a better understanding of existing resources. Come and share your concerns as well as hopes and ideas. Together we can make Albion a more inclusive and equitable place!

This event is in partnership with the Student Senate, Ford Institute, Office of Belonging, Curtis Institute, and CSE. For more information, contact Kara Anderson at kla12@albion.edu.

You can learn more about the Albion Human Rights Lab at humanrights.albion.edu.

Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2023 by Kara Anderson (kla12@albion.edu)

Asian Cultural Engagement Group meeting Sept. 14

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Hello Everyone! Asian Cultural Engagement Group (ACE) will be holding our first meeting on Thursday, September 14 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. It will take place in the Umbrella House. We will get to know each other, go through our exciting event plans for the semester, and decide on regular meeting times. Come and join us for all the TEA 🙂

For more information and updates please follow our instagram page – @ace.albion

Posted on Monday, September 11, 2023 by Medha Mohan (mm30@albion.edu)

Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 by Trang Tran (tht10@albion.edu)