AmeriCorps is hiring for the Spring semester!

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Join AmeriCorps and make a difference in Albion!

We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals to join Tech Savvy Seniors and serve as technology tutors for older adults. This part-time position requires 100 hours between January and April. As an AmeriCorps Member, you’ll gain valuable experience, receive a living allowance, and be eligible for an education award upon completion. This position is great for anyone interested in helping out and gaining clinical experience.

Applications are due by December 18. For more information or to apply, visit Handshake. Contact lknowlden@albion.edu with any questions.

Join us in creating a positive impact and building connections within the Albion community!

Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 by Lindsey Knowlden (lknowlden@albion.edu)

Participation Needed! Brief Survey About Mental Health and Coping Skills

By Students

The Pleiad is looking for any student to fill out the following google form. The form will help write an article that will be about mental health struggles and coping skills among students. It will take less than five minutes and your response may be used! This is not a study. Your response is entirely anonymous. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 by Katherine Simpkins (kcs11@albion.edu)

Braiding Sweetgrass book club

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Are you interested in nature, plants, science and indigenous knowledge? Are you a fan of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants”? Do you want to heal our relationship with the earth?

Next semester there will be a book club dedicated to discussing these topics through this book. If you are interested in joining, sign up online. CSE will provide copies of the book to students who would like one. This club will have three sessions in January-February, two open to only students and the third open to all.

Posted on Monday, November 20, 2023 by Ella Hardwick (ech16@albion.edu)

Plant Sale

By Faculty and Staff, Students

The Biology Department will be having another plant sale on Friday, Dec. 1! This will take place from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the science complex atrium. Late sales are welcome, but will be cash only, plants will be near the administrative office after 12 p.m.

Posted on Monday, November 20, 2023 by Misty Brooks (mbrooks@albion.edu)

Write a Letter, Change a Life

By Faculty and Staff, Students

Monday, Nov. 27, and Wednesday, Nov. 29, 4:30 ‐ 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 28 and Thursday, Nov. 30, 12:30 – 2 p.m., drop by the KC to join the Human Rights Lab in taking part in Amnesty International’s annual Write for Rights campaign, the largest human rights event in the world!

Write letters for those whose rights have been violated, showing solidarity and applying pressure on decision makers. These letters are proven to make a difference in people’s lives. U.S. citizen Rocky Myers, who’s on death row despite numerous problems in his case, is one of eleven people highlighted in this year’s campaign.

Stationary, sample letters, and case information will be provided at the table in the KC. Write there or take materials to go. For each letter you write you may earn volunteer hours and be entered into a raffle for prizes. Plus there will be snacks!

If you are off campus or unable to make it to the KC, email kla12@albion.edu to learn how to participate remotely or schedule a separate time to pick up materials.

Posted on Monday, November 20, 2023 by Kara Anderson (kla12@albion.edu)