Spring 2004

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Thistle And Pipes: Gibson and Hulme Receive Faculty Barlow Award

Dr. John Gibson, professor of physics, and Dr. Derick "Sandy" Hulme, associate professor of political science, were named recipients of the 2004 Alma College Barlow Award for Faculty Excellence during Commencement exercises April 17. [more stories]

Great Scots: An Award-winning Global Social Worker

Since the first grade, Peggy Smith's* son, Jared*, has been in special education classes. Jared, an emotionally impaired student, struggled when he was placed into the unfamiliar environment of middle school. The teachers had difficulty managing Jared in [more stories]

Highland Games: Spring Sports

A summary of the results of Spring Sports at Alma College

Columns: President's Message

There is a rhythm to the school year that is marked by a crescendo during April. This edition of Accents highlights some of those events that make up this sometimes frenetic but always exciting finale to the year [more stories]

 

Since 2003, Alma College students have been awarded 43 prestigious nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships, including 22 Fulbright scholarships. Alma’s Nationally Competitive Scholarship Committee identifies and nurtures exceptional candidates for postgraduate awards.

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Graduate Profile

Glenn Fischer

Glenn Fischer
Graduation: 1990
Major: International Business and French

After Glenn Fischer graduated with a bachelor’s degree in international business and French, Europe was his destination. His skills quickly landed him a job in consulting in Germany, where he currently lives.

“At Alma, I learned how to put my own, unique vision on the line and explain that vision to my peers,” he says. “It’s the same in the corporate worlds. You can craft a solution for an existing model, or you can create something entirely unique.”

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