The Almagest, Volume 2 No. 3
Volume 2 of The Almagest
Posted: Wed, October 14th, 2009 at 4:00PM
Notes and News
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.
Faculty Profile
Dr. Melvin Nyman
Departments: Mathematics
Melvin Nyman found his job at Alma simply by chance. A job posting led to a Good Friday interview in between family events.
Twenty-six years later, he is chair of the Math department and has been the mayor of the city of Alma since 2002.