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July 6, 2008

About The Pinecone

The Pinecone, the online publication for Alma College faculty and staff, is published every other Friday by the Marketing and Public Relations Office. Send comments to Mike Silverthorn, Editor, phone 7290.

The current and past issues of The Pinecone are archived.

Submission deadline

The deadline for submitting information for placement in The Pinecone is noon Wednesday prior to the Friday publication date. Events that may not be listed on a calendar and other items of interest to the campus community are welcome. Submit news items to Mike Silverthorn, Pinecone editor, phone 7290.

The Alma College Mission

Alma College's mission is to prepare graduates who think critically, serve generously, lead purposefully and live responsibly as stewards of the world they bequeath to future generations. Read more.

 

In the more than 100 years since its founding, Alma has stayed true to its roots by keeping its Scottish heritage alive. Today, Alma features a marching band clad in Kilts, a Scottish dance troupe, student pipers and its own tartan. Each year, the College hosts the Alma Highland Festival and Games, which feature traditional Scottish games and revelry.

 

Student Profile

Kwon JinJu

Kwon JinJu
Graduation: 2008
Major: Advertising and Public Relations
From: Seoul, South Korea
Interests: Dance, Nature, Travel

Alma has had lasting relationships with colleges and universities in South Korea, with the Korean international students completing one full year of study at Alma. Here at Alma, the international students make lifelong friendships and leave everlasting impacts on our students and on the surrounding communities.