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Alma Gears Up for Annual Relay for Life Event
Alma College’s annual Relay for Life event takes place March 20 and 21 at the Stone Recreation Center. More than 200 students, faculty and staff are expected to participate in the American Cancer Society’s main fund-raising event.
Posted: Tue, March 16th, 2010 at 11:05AM
Ecuadorian Education Leader To Address Alma Graduates
Diego del Corral, an international education leader who was instrumental in forging an innovative partnership between Equatorialis University in Ecuador and Alma College, will deliver the 2010 Alma College commencement address.
Posted: Mon, March 15th, 2010 at 8:45AM
Phi Beta Kappa Speaker Advocates for Women
An internationally renowned lawyer, writer, activist and professor who has been instrumental in establishing laws that protect women will speak at Alma College as this year’s Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar and Women’s Month keynote speaker.
Posted: Thu, March 11th, 2010 at 8:39AM
Alma Named to President's Honor Roll for Service
For the third straight year, Alma College has received national recognition for its commitment to community service.
Posted: Wed, March 10th, 2010 at 1:17PM
Three Students Nominated For Barlow Trophy
Alma College seniors David Bechtold of Idaho Falls, Jaimie Bolda of Port Austin and Rebecca Spitzley of Ithaca are the 2010 nominees for the Barlow Trophy, Alma’s most prestigious award for a graduating senior.
Posted: Tue, March 9th, 2010 at 2:15PM
Film Director To Screen Oscar-nominated Documentary
Film Director Rebecca Cammisa will screen the documentary during a special showing at Alma College at 7 p.m. Monday, March 15 in the Dow Science Center Room L-1.
Posted: Tue, March 9th, 2010 at 2:11PM
Author Tom Springer To Read From New Book
The author of a 2009 Michigan Notable Book that salutes the people, natural beauty and lore of the rural Midwest will read from his works at Alma College.
Posted: Fri, March 5th, 2010 at 1:09PM
Winning Calvin Sermon: 'You Go Nowhere By Accident'
A sermon that examines God’s providence in His care, guidance, will and purpose for all humans was selected as the winning entry in the Alma College Sermon Contest celebrating the 500th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin.
Posted: Thu, March 4th, 2010 at 9:00AM
Assistant Professor Creates Medieval Studies Conference
A dream to create a student conference on Medieval and Renaissance studies has become reality for Alma College’s Dana Aspinall.
Posted: Mon, March 1st, 2010 at 1:08PM
Guest Speakers, Rally Highlight Women's Month
An author who writes about women’s protest rhetoric will launch Women’s Month at Alma College with a public talk at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 9 in the Dow Science Center Room L-1.
Posted: Sun, February 28th, 2010 at 1:20PM
Alma Nets 20th Truman Finalist in Last 10 Years
An Alma College student is a national finalist for the $30,000 Truman Scholarship.
Posted: Wed, February 24th, 2010 at 12:42PM
Model UN Delegations Garner Top Regional Awards
Three Alma College student delegations received recognition at the 50th Midwest Model United Nations Conference Feb. 17-20 in St. Louis, Mo.
Posted: Wed, February 24th, 2010 at 12:38PM
Dean's List announced for 2009 Fall Term
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Posted: Mon, February 22nd, 2010 at 10:02AM
Thelen Wins MCC Award for Service Learning Efforts
Peggy Thelen is this year’s Alma College recipient of the Michigan Campus Compact Faculty/Staff Community Service-Learning Award for her contributions to service learning.
Posted: Mon, February 22nd, 2010 at 8:37AM
Winter Break Means Service for Many Alma Students
The Alma College campus may be quiet during Winter Break Feb. 27 through March 6, but many students will be active in service activities, music performances and athletic competition at locations throughout the country.
Posted: Mon, February 22nd, 2010 at 8:26AM
Trustees Grant Faculty Tenure, Promotions, Sabbaticals
The Alma College Board of Trustees has approved faculty tenure, promotions and sabbaticals effective with the 2010-11 academic year.
Posted: Mon, February 22nd, 2010 at 8:19AM
Choir Previews Winter Break Concert Tour
The Alma College Choir will preview music it will perform during its 2010 Winter Break Tour, featuring a range of work from Bach to S.M. Denton.
Posted: Thu, February 18th, 2010 at 3:29PM
Gallery Presents Photographic Art of Al Wildey
Photographs that illustrate street life, landscapes, domesticity and traveling using multiple camera techniques are highlighted in an exhibit at Alma College.
Posted: Wed, February 17th, 2010 at 8:41AM
'King David' Comes to Life in Choral Concert
The life of “King David” will come to life in an upcoming musical performance by the Alma College Chorale and Women’s Glee Club.
Posted: Mon, February 15th, 2010 at 8:32AM
Theatre's 'Crimes of the Heart' Explores Family Pain, Joys
The story of the pain and joys of three middle-aged sisters as they explore their past to embrace the future will unfold on the stage of Alma College’s Strosacker Theatre.
Posted: Fri, February 12th, 2010 at 8:28AM
Documentary Feature Film Earns Oscar Nomination
If the list of Oscar nominees for Best Documentary Feature taped to Stephany Slaughter’s office door tells you anything, it’s that she’s excited.
Posted: Mon, February 8th, 2010 at 8:24AM
Faculty Author Vivian To Read From New Novel
Alma College faculty author Robert Vivian will read from his new novel, Lamb Bright Saviors, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 at the Alma College Library.
Posted: Sun, February 7th, 2010 at 8:22AM
Winter Games Face Future Challenges, says Hulme
In the face of dwindling interest with key age demographics and concerns about global warming, the Winter Olympics is fighting for its survival, says Olympics historian and Alma College Professor Derick Hulme.
Posted: Sat, February 6th, 2010 at 11:00AM
ASO Performs Romantic Music on Valentine's Day
Romantic overtures and concertos along with performances by the student winners of the Alma College Concerto Competition will highlight a Valentine’s Day concert by the Alma Symphony Orchestra.
Posted: Sat, February 6th, 2010 at 8:29AM
Dr. Jeff Abernathy Named Alma's 13th President
Alma College Board of Trustees Chair Candace Dugan announced today the appointment of Jeff Abernathy, vice president and dean at Augustana College, as the 13th president of Alma College, effective July 1, 2010.
Posted: Fri, February 5th, 2010 at 9:05AM
Two Students Selected as Fulbright Finalists
The Fulbright Scholarship National Screening Committee has selected two Alma College seniors as finalists for the prestigious international scholarship.
Posted: Thu, February 4th, 2010 at 5:50PM
Grammy-nominated CSU Chorus Performs at Alma
The highly acclaimed Central State University Chorus, whose repertoire includes black spiritual and sacred liturgical music and works by Joseph Hayden, will bring its version of “get-off-your-seat” choral energy to Alma College.
Posted: Tue, February 2nd, 2010 at 8:09AM
Alma Athletics Sponsors Cancer Awareness Week
The Alma College Athletics Department is sponsoring Pink Zone Breast Cancer Awareness Week with a series of activities culminating with the women’s and men’s home basketball doubleheader on Saturday, Feb. 6 in Cappaert Gymnasium.
Posted: Mon, February 1st, 2010 at 8:13AM
Haiti Tragedy Hits Home for First-year Student
Alma College first-year student Jessica Alexandre was born and raised in Florida, but the recent tragedy in Haiti hit home — her parents’ home, to be exact.
Posted: Mon, January 25th, 2010 at 9:33AM
New Novel Challenging, Intense, Says Vivian
Robert Vivian spent three years working on the recently published Lamb Bright Saviors, the second novel in the Alma College Associate Professor’s Tall Grass Trilogy.
Posted: Fri, January 22nd, 2010 at 2:01PM
Gallery Features ‘True North’ Landscapes
Landscapes from different artistic perspectives are highlighted in the current art show at Alma College.
Posted: Mon, January 18th, 2010 at 8:30AM
Challenges of Science Education Topic of Talk
Jay Labov, a Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow, will address the challenges today’s science educators face during “Evolution and Sustainability: Rethinking Science Education,” an event sponsored by the Center for Responsible Leadership.
Posted: Sun, January 17th, 2010 at 9:00AM
Improvised Comedy Show Celebrates Shakespeare
Improvised comedy that would make William Shakespeare himself proud takes the stage in an upcoming performance at Alma College.
Posted: Sat, January 16th, 2010 at 1:48PM
Student Choreographers Present 13th Annual Concert
Dance in multiple forms and styles will highlight the 13th annual Student Choreographers’ Concert at Alma College.
Posted: Thu, January 14th, 2010 at 8:26AM
Mentor PLUS Program Celebrates ‘Shining Stars’
Alma College’s Mentor PLUS is hosting a “Shining Stars” celebration to honor the program’s mentors and youth mentees. The event, which will be held in the Tyler-Van Dusen Center on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 5:30 p.m., is part of Michiga
Posted: Wed, January 13th, 2010 at 8:50AM
Auction, Service, 'The Meeting' Highlight MLK Week
A dramatic presentation of a fictional meeting between Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X that builds on the theme “What Will Your Give?” will highlight Alma College’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Jan. 17 through 21.
Posted: Wed, January 13th, 2010 at 8:33AM
Robert Garcia Named Director of Admissions
Maintaining Alma College’s positive enrollment momentum is the primary goal for Bob Garcia, who starts Jan. 18 as the new director of admissions.
Posted: Mon, January 11th, 2010 at 2:34PM
Year in Review: Top Alma College Stories in 2009
Campus construction, an international articulation agreement, the receipt of federal grants, fund-raising success and a major retirement announcement were among the top Alma College stories in 2009.
Posted: Mon, January 11th, 2010 at 2:08PM
Research Shows Turtles Can Change Shell Color
A national science magazine has highlighted research by Alma College faculty biologist John Rowe and three colleagues that shows turtles can act like chameleons by matching the color of their skin and shells to the color of their base environment.
Posted: Wed, December 23rd, 2009 at 8:24AM
Alternative Breaks Help Students Find Their Passion
Thirteen alternative breaks will engage Alma College students in building and refurbishing homes, serving meals, interacting with terminally ill children, protecting animals, and more during week-long service opportunities in January and February.
Posted: Mon, December 21st, 2009 at 8:43AM
Alma Joins National Network for Vocation
Alma College has joined as a founding member the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE).
Posted: Mon, December 21st, 2009 at 8:37AM
Documentary Still in Running for Oscar Nomination
“Which Way Home,” a documentary film that follows unaccompanied child migrants as they journey through Mexico on a train to the United States, had more than 2.5 million viewers during its HBO broadcast, but a statue named Oscar might be its bi
Posted: Tue, December 15th, 2009 at 8:44AM
Students Urge Membership in International Court
Inspired by a trip to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, students at Alma College are taking human rights into their own hands.
Posted: Mon, December 14th, 2009 at 9:36AM
Researcher Takes Aim at Meteorite Structure
Alma College Chemistry Professor Melissa Strait may not be an astronaut, but she spends a lot of time around meteorites.
Posted: Mon, December 14th, 2009 at 9:27AM
Students Investigate Calvin's Writings on Vocation
A 1,900-word essay, artwork that illustrates God’s purpose for every person, and a poem titled “Universal Vocation” were selected as the winning entries in the Alma College Student Contest celebrating the 500th anniversary of the birth o
Posted: Mon, December 7th, 2009 at 8:36AM
