A sampling of Alma College news items, gleaned from newspaper clippings, Web searches and conversations with campus news sources, will be collected and published at this site each month.
—Compiled by Mike Silverthorn, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, 463-7290.
April 2009
NATIONAL, STATEWIDE AND METRO DETROIT MEDIA
Steve Meyer of Welch Allyn awarded the Leonard Berke Achievement Award.
Meyer is an Alma College graduate and member of the Board of Trustees. He was acknowledged for his commitment and contributions to the healthcare industry and his years of service to the Healthcare Manufacturers Management Council (HMMC).
- The Earth Times, April 7, 2009
Partnership and the creation of a learning community.
“Alma College has developed a learning community that utilizes service to intersect the surrounding area, where students and community members have come together under a common mission, one that gently winds it way past campus.” Story describes the Pine River contamination and efforts to restore the river. Alma College and the Pine River Superfund Citizen Task Forced received the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Award in June 2008.
- Compact Magazine, Lansing, April 2009
Oakland Schools honor local teacher.
Joyce Spletzer was named Outstanding High School Teacher of the Year. She won an Outstanding Teacher Award from Alma College.
- Detroit News, April 19, 2009
Gary Peters hits the Hill running.
Freshman Rep. Peters, an Alma College graduate, has emerged as a player in high-stakes debates over the troubled domestic auto industry, the home mortgage crisis and the meltdown in the financial services industry.
- Detroit News, April 30, 2009
Alma College plans dedication ceremony for sculpture honors the late Bishop Makarios.
- Malayala Manorama, national newspaper in India, April 30, 2009
LOCAL AND REGIONAL MICHIGAN MEDIA
Local students plan to attend Alma College.
- Oakland Press, Pontiac, April 5, 2009
- The Bay Voice, New Baltimore, April 8, 2009
- Traverse City Record-Eagle, April 14, 2009
- Lansing State Journal, April 15, 2009
- Fremont Times-Indicator, April 15, 2009
- Grand Ledge Independent, April 26, 2009
- St. Ignace News, April 28, 2009
Local stories about Alma College students.
- St. Ignace News, April 15, 2009
Local students named to Alma College honors list.
- Milford Times, April 2, 2009
- Tri County News, Fenton, April 5, 2009
- Gaylord Herald Times, April 10, 2009
Local students graduate from Alma College.
- Livingston Daily, Livingston County, April 26, 2009
Local stories about Alma College alumni.
(These listings do not include wedding, engagement or obituary announcements).
- Houghton Lake Resorter, April 2, 2009
- Marquette Mining Journal, April 2, 2009
- Saginaw News, April 5, 2009
- Houghton Lake Resorter, April 9, 2009
- Great Lakes IT Report, April 20, 2009
- Lansing State Journal, April 21, 2009
- Royal Oak Mirror, April 26, 2009
Local stories about exhibits, events and performances at Alma College.
(These listings are in addition to Morning Sun and Gratiot County Herald coverage).
- Lansing State Journal, April 9, 2009
Michigan Small Colleges’ Art Exhibition includes Alma student artwork.
- Toledo City Paper, April 1, 2009
Lincoln’s 200th birthday honored at Alma Public Library.
Alma College theatre faculty member John Dalziel designs book display for library.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, April 2, 2009
Alma College will host Young Women, Strong Leaders conference.
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, April 2, 2009
- Saginaw News, April 5, 2009
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, April 16, 2009
Author is expert on the real stories of World War II.
Anna Rosmus was the Honors Day keynote speaker. A movie was made of her life, “The Nasty Girl.” Columnist Linda Gittleman describes Rosmus’ talk at Alma College.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, April 5, 2009
Alma College SIFE claims regional title.
- Vision Mid Michigan, Mount Pleasant, April 6, 2009
Alma College professor receives grant to study health education in China.
“My purpose is to write a book-length manuscript about public health and the modernization of China,” says Liping Bu.
- Vision Mid Michigan, Mount Pleasant, April 6, 2009
Kansas mayor discusses rebirth of town after devastating tornado.
Bob Dixson shares ideas with Gratiot leaders during presentation at Alma College.
- Vision Mid Michigan, April 6, 2009
Lansing bank president Paula Cunningham will speak at Alma’s commencement
- Vision Mid Michigan, Mount Pleasant, April 6, 2009
- Midland Daily News, April 8, 2009
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, April 9, 2009
Alma College hosts Alma Highland Games festivities.
- Lansing State Journal, daily mentions beginning April 9, 2009
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, April 9, 2009
10 questions with Alma physician Thomas Haverbush.
Alma College has its own registered tartan.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, April 13, 2009
Alma College professors serve on the panel of judges at CMU research conference.
- Central Michigan Life, Mount Pleasant, April 15, 2009
Aaron Pooley earned Fulbright Scholarship for work in South Korea.
- The Pioneer, Osceola Edition, April 15, 2009
Alma students selected for Kapp Honors Day prize.
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, April 16, 2009
Pine River Task Force to try for stimulus funds.
Alma College Professor and Task Force member Ed Lorenz will apply for a grant to get a health assessment completed for the St. Louis community.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, April 17, 2009
Alma College will host Athena awards luncheon.
- Saginaw News, April 17, 2009
- Saginaw News, April 18, 2009
- Saginaw News, April 22, 2009
Alma College students win prestigious scholarships.
David Bechtold wins the Truman; James Kruse and Aaron Pooley win Fulbrights. Since the turn of the century, 34 major scholarships have been awarded to Alma graduating seniors.
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, April 16, 2009
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, April 18, 2009
Alma College graduates urged to do ‘big work.’
Paula Cunningham addressed the 267-member graduating class.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, April 19, 2009
Getting hired is tough for grads.
Alma College senior Kim Lyon said her biggest challenge has been finding a position that does not require a year or more of experience.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, April 19, 2009
Alma College students are headed around the world for May Spring Term.
“Spring Term is one major opportunity for students to expand their venue of knowledge,” said Liping Bu, history professor.
- Vision Mid Michigan, Mount Pleasant, April 19, 2009
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, April 23, 2009
Alma College students soar at Model United Nations event.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, April 18, 2009
- Vision Mid Michigan, Mount Pleasant, April 19, 2009
- Gratiot County Herald, April 23, 2009
Our view: St. Louis needs help without partisan bickering.
Lt. Gov. John Cherry told local leaders that he was not aware of St. Louis’ water problem and blamed Republicans. The editorial writer wrote: “Speaking before the Alma College graduating class on Saturday, keynote speaker Paula Cunningham said it doesn’t matter if our relatives and ancestors came to this country by foot, by plane or by boat, ‘because we’re all in the same boat now.’ Everyone, she said, has to work together.”
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, April 22, 2009
Communication Professor Joanne Gilbert wins Athena Award.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, April 25, 2009
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, April 30, 2009
Excited to vote yes on local school bond proposal.
Letter to the editor from local Alma College student supports local millage.
- Clinton County News, St. Johns, April 26, 2009
Some degrees take longer to arrive.
Columnist Sue Metzger describes her experiences as an older student at Alma College.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, April 27, 2009
STORIES ABOUT ALMA COLLEGE ATHLETICS
Alma College is mentioned multiple times daily and hundreds of times every week in conference standings, national polls, statistics, schedules, predictions, game results and previews. The following list is only a sampling of news items on Alma College sports teams and athletes. Stories about Alma athletics appear in nearly every issue of the Alma Morning Sun and Gratiot County Herald and are not included here.
- Battle Creek Enquirer, April 1, 2009
- Dowagiac Daily News, April 1, 2009
- Lansing State Journal, April 2, 2009
- Marquette Mining Journal, April 2, 2009
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, April 4, 2009
- Advisor and Chronicle, Marshall, April 4, 2009
- Evening Leader, St. Mary’s, Ohio, April 4, 2009
- Owosso Argus Press, April 5, 2009
- Tri-City Times, Imlay City, April 8, 2009
- Owosso Argus-Press, April 12, 2009
- Port Huron Times Herald, April 13, 2009
- C & G Newspapers, metro Detroit, April 15, 2009
- Tri-City Times, Imlay City, April 15, 2009
- Albion Recorder, April 16, 2009
- Cadillac News, April 17, 2009
- Defiance Crescent News, Defiance, Ohio, April 19, 2009
- Tri County Times, Fenton, April 21, 2009
- Holland Sentinel, April 25, 2009
- Port Huron Times Herald, April 27, 2009
- Lansing State Journal, April 27, 2009
- Battle Creek Enquirer, April 29, 2009
- Midland Daily News, April 30, 2009
Posted: Mon, June 29th, 2009 at 10:41AM
