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November 20, 2009



An Award of Nuclear Proportions

Professor Cameron Reed has been granted Fellowship in the American Physical Society, the largest organization of physicists in the country, for his research contributions on the history of the Manhattan Project.

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Joining the Climate Change Conversation

Four Alma College students and two faculty members will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December. "This conference has the ability to change our lives permanently," says one of the student attendees.

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Shooting Meteorites

Space rocks are no match for Melissa Strait, whose sharp shooting helps scientists know more about the structure of meteorites. She conducted sabbatical research last spring at the Ames Research Center in Sunnyvale, Calif.

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Recycling Enhancements

The recycling program at Alma College is going through some recycling itself. Increased hours for the waste manager, more student recyclers, reorganized responsibilities, and increased distribution of containers are making the campus recycling process more efficient.

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Accreditation Reflections

Now that the accreditation team visit is over, Ann Hall can relax. While the final outcome by the Higher Learning Commission won't be announced for several months, Hall was pleased with the accreditation review process. She looks back at the last two years as a positive experience.

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The $10.2 million Hogan Center renovation and building project includes the construction of a new sports arena and convocation center along with renovated locker rooms, athletic training space, natatorium, coaches' offices and classrooms. The "new" Hogan is designed to be Alma College's first LEED-certified building for sustainable construction. The estimated completion date is August 2010.

 

Student Profile

Corinna Kizer

Corinna Kizer
Graduation: 2008
Major: Biology
From: Webster, New York
Interests: Singing, Percussion

Alma’s students work closely with faculty. The resulting partnership leads to co-authored publications, intellectual development and amazing opportunities. While faculty are fueled by the students’ curiosity, energy and ambition, the students are engaged by the faculty’s passion, attention and knowledge.