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Aaron Weisberger

Student Profile: Aaron Weisberger

Aaron Weisberger was drawn to the biology major because of the opportunity to combine classroom learning with hands-on experiences.

“The department teaches you in lecture but then it proves the lecture to you in lab,” the Cheboygan senior says. “This program allowed me the opportunity to perform independent research at the undergraduate level.”

Weisberger is waiting to hear back from dental school but also is interested in medicine and teaching. His Alma College education has prepared him for all of these paths.

Biology student Aaron Weisberger

Aaron Weisberger

“If I take anything out of my education it will be work ethic,” he says. “The Alma biology department is extremely challenging. I feel like I can tackle any task after my education here.”

Drawn here by the small class sizes and atmosphere of the school, he is captain of the Alma College lacrosse club team and a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

“Alma is an amazing school,” he says. “You really feel like people care about you here. It allowed me to grow as a person. I am more driven and productive than I ever imagined I could be.”

 

The Alma College Percussion Ensemble performed at the prestigious Centrum Jazz Festival, an international festival in Port Townsend, Wash., in July 2007. Alma was the only college group invited to perform. “It’s a huge honor,” says faculty director Dave Zerbe. “You can’t apply to perform there; they seek you out.”

 

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Dr. Karin 'Kay' Grimnes

Dr. Karin 'Kay' Grimnes
Departments: Biology

Dr. Kay Grimnes, professor of biology, believes her free time spent writing haiku makes her a better biologist. “It reminds me to pay attention to detail,” she said.