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Jazz Concert Features Works by Ellington, Others
An evening of jazz music will feature the works of Sammy Nestico, Alfred James Ellis, Thad Jones, Randy Brecker, Tito Puente and others when the Alma College Jazz Ensemble performs its annual fall concert.
Posted: Tue, November 17th, 2009 at 4:57PM
Northern Ireland Student Receives Top Award
Ben Williams left his hometown of Belfast with little idea of what he wanted to do after graduation. After spending an academic year at Alma College, he gained a whole new perspective on life — and an award.
Posted: Mon, November 16th, 2009 at 8:49AM
Kiltie Marching Band Performs Annual Indoor Show
The annual indoor show of Alma College’s Kiltie Marching Band will feature music by the American rock band Toto along with a set from the popular "Raiders of the Lost Ark" movies.
Posted: Wed, November 11th, 2009 at 9:05AM
Students Convert Waste Vegetable Oil to Biodiesel
Chemistry Assistant Professor Sean Mo and a team of students are working with campus food services, the organization Students United for Nature, and the physical plant to convert waste vegetable oil to biodiesel made up of fatty acid methyl ester.
Posted: Mon, November 9th, 2009 at 10:03AM
Renovations, Addition Planned for Eddy Music Center
The Alma College Board of Trustees has approved planning for extensive renovations to the Eddy Music Center plus the construction of a 5,000-square-foot building addition.
Posted: Fri, November 6th, 2009 at 9:19AM
Fall Concert Celebrates Movement, Dance, Art, Life
A celebration of dance, including ballet set to music by Fredric Chopin and a work choreographed by professional dancer Kristin Bender Polizzi will highlight the annual fa
Posted: Thu, November 5th, 2009 at 10:37AM
Advocacy Performance Raises Awareness of Local Hunger
Among the service-learning classes being taught this fall is a seminar in which students serve food at the Community Café and interview the participants in preparation for a theatrical performance during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Wee
Posted: Thu, November 5th, 2009 at 10:10AM
A Mother-Son Experience: Art at the Library
What began as an art project for a summer practicum course turned into an unforgettable memory for mother-and-son Sue and Andrew Wright.
Posted: Wed, October 28th, 2009 at 9:04AM
War Hero Matt Eversmann Speaks on Veterans Day
A former U.S. Army Ranger whose heroic efforts during the historic battle in Mogadishu, Somalia, in the early 1990s were chronicled in the hit movie “Black Hawk Down” will be the featured speaker as Alma College commemorates Veterans Day.
Posted: Tue, October 27th, 2009 at 10:29AM
First-year Students Advocate for Hunger Awareness
Among the 17 academic service-learning classes being taught this fall at Alma College is Joanne Gilbert’s First Year Seminar on Performance Advocacy in which students serve at the Community Café and interview the participants.
Posted: Mon, October 19th, 2009 at 8:47AM
Honduras-born Freshman Becomes U.S. Citizen
The first thing you notice about Alejandro Orellana is his big smile. It seems to stretch from ear to ear. The Honduras-born freshman at Alma College has a reason to smile: He became a U.S. citizen last month.
Posted: Mon, October 19th, 2009 at 8:42AM
Community Art Show Celebrates Local Creativity
Sculptures made from car Bondo, color prints and intricate pastel landscapes are among the creative artwork on display at the Community Art Invitational presented by Alma College and the Creative Arts Guild of Mid-Michigan.
Posted: Sun, October 18th, 2009 at 2:59PM
Notable Michigan Author To Share Her Writings
Author and poet Anne-Marie Oomen, recipient of the Michigan Notable Book Award for Pulling Down the Barn, is coming to Alma College to read from her works.
Posted: Sun, October 18th, 2009 at 9:50AM
Musical Drama Explores Life of Women During Holocaust
Internationally acclaimed singer, pianist and actor Claudia Stevens is coming to Alma College to perform the critically acclaimed story of an elderly concentration camp musician who performed in the women’s orchestra at Auschwitz during the Holocaus
Posted: Sun, October 18th, 2009 at 9:28AM
Students to Seniors: Ready, Set, Action!
Dana Aspinall’s first venture into teaching a service learning class has resulted in a partnership with Masonic Pathways for the production of a medieval history play as performed by the residents of the senior living facility.
Posted: Thu, October 15th, 2009 at 9:14AM
Homecoming 2009: Student Royalty, Alumni Celebration
Alumni returning for Homecoming enjoyed a cool but dry Saturday full of the all the traditional festivities. See our photo review.
Posted: Mon, October 12th, 2009 at 9:35AM
Open Windows Campaign Successfully Concludes Early
Alma College has successfully completed its largest fund-raising campaign in its history more than nine months ahead of schedule.
Posted: Sun, October 11th, 2009 at 2:43PM
Alma Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 50th Season
The Alma Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 50th anniversary season with a gala opening concert that covers the gamut of emotions and drama, plus highlights the talents of an award-winning guest pianist.
Posted: Fri, October 9th, 2009 at 9:28AM
Fools Are Aplenty in This Theatrical Farce
The Roaring Twenties, slamming doors, loose costumes and Paris are all parts of Alma College's theatrical production of "An Absolute Turkey."
Posted: Fri, October 9th, 2009 at 9:22AM
Prolific Author Mary Ruefle Reads from Her Works
Author Mary Ruefle, a prolific writer of poetry and prose, will read from her works during a visit to Alma College.
Posted: Fri, October 9th, 2009 at 9:18AM
Scientist Jared Diamond To Discuss Societal Success
One of the world’s most celebrated scientists will explore the connection between sustainability efforts and societal success when he delivers the 2009 Robert D. Swanson Responsible Leadership Speaker Series keynote address at Alma College.
Posted: Fri, October 2nd, 2009 at 8:39AM
Alumni Celebrate 'Happy Days' at Homecoming
Homecoming 2009 at Alma College focuses on the theme of “Happy Days” with a weekend full of activities for returning alumni Oct. 9-11.
Posted: Wed, September 30th, 2009 at 8:12AM
Percussion Ensemble Performs Detroit Encore
The Alma College Percussion Ensemble will present an encore of its Detroit International Jazz Festival performance to help kick off homecoming weekend.
Posted: Wed, September 30th, 2009 at 8:07AM
Near Record Fall Enrollment Passes 1,400 Milestone
Alma College has enrolled its second highest number of students in its 123-year history, just barely missing a record enrollment.
Posted: Mon, September 28th, 2009 at 12:59AM
Active Minds Presents National Day Without Stigma
In an effort to foster a broader dialogue on mental health issues, Active Minds at Alma College is participating in the third annual National Day Without Stigma on Oct. 5th.
Posted: Sun, September 27th, 2009 at 9:02AM
Benefit Concert Supports Scholarships, ASO
Alma College music faculty and guest artists will perform classical, jazz and contemporary music at the fourth annual Gala Benefit Musicale at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 in the Remick Heritage Center.
Posted: Tue, September 22nd, 2009 at 4:45PM
Folk Musician David Bailey: Singer, Songwriter, Survivor
Folksinger and guitarist David Bailey, a 13-year brain cancer survival with 20 albums and performances in 21 countries and 45 states, challenges his audiences to live passionately and treasure the beauty of each new day.
Posted: Mon, September 21st, 2009 at 8:19AM
Student Show Features Creative Artwork
Oil paintings, large digital graphic prints, pen, clay and glossy black and white prints make up the variety of student artwork that is on display in the Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery at Alma College.
Posted: Sun, September 20th, 2009 at 3:53PM
NSF Grant Funds Major Science Initiative
Getting more students excited about science and engaged in science research is the goal of a major Alma College project that is being funded by the largest federal grant ever received by the College.
Posted: Mon, September 14th, 2009 at 1:02PM
Community Appreciation Day Celebrates Local Ties
Sunny skies greeted community members for campus tours, a picnic lunch and the opening home football game of the season during Alma College's annual Community Appreciation Day Sept. 12.
Posted: Mon, September 14th, 2009 at 12:41PM
Flu Prevention Measures Include Hand Sanitizers
With flu season just around the corner, Alma College is taking steps to promote prevention, good hygiene, frequent cleaning and vaccinations.
Posted: Tue, September 8th, 2009 at 9:00AM
Community Conversation To Focus on Michigan's Future
A “community conversation” for Gratiot County-area citizens will focus on brainstorming economic, education and government strategies for moving Michigan forward.
Posted: Mon, September 7th, 2009 at 9:41AM
The Blanks: No Instruments, No Problem.
The Blanks comprise a quartet of friends who appear on the television show “Scrubs” as “Ted’s Band.” They will perform at Alma College as the opening show of the 2009-10 season at the Remick Heritage Center for the Performing
Posted: Mon, September 7th, 2009 at 7:56AM
Pizza Sam To Receive Community Service Award
“Pizza Sam” Ortisi is the recipient of the third annual Alma College Community Service Award, presented during the College’s Community Appreciation Day festivities on Saturday, Sept. 12.
Posted: Wed, September 2nd, 2009 at 8:45AM
Class of 2013 Has Arrived
The Alma College class of 2013 arrived Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009.
Posted: Tue, September 1st, 2009 at 10:55AM
Students Examine Turtles, CAFO Impact on Water
While their friends were studying abroad, doing internships or simply enjoying their break, some chemistry and biology students at Alma College spent the summer on campus working on a variety of research projects with faculty.
Posted: Thu, August 27th, 2009 at 8:43AM
College Prepares for Fall Accreditation Visit
Alma College is seeking comments from the public in preparation for a periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency.
Posted: Thu, August 20th, 2009 at 9:40AM
Preterm, Seminars Prepare Students for Academic Life
The week of Preterm at Alma College is a chance for first-year students to bond with classmates, get to know campus and study a fun topic.
Posted: Wed, August 19th, 2009 at 8:14AM
Alma Welcomes Veterans Via Yellow Ribbon Program
Alma College is one of the more than 1,000 colleges and universities across the nation that have joined the Yellow Ribbon Program, a federal effort to help military veterans attend college.
Posted: Mon, August 17th, 2009 at 9:36AM
Film Explores Immigration Through Eyes of Children
When you’re sitting down with your popcorn in front of HBO this month, make sure you spend the extra time to read the credits for the name of Stephany Slaughter, assistant professor of Spanish at Alma College.
Posted: Mon, August 17th, 2009 at 9:05AM
NSF Awards Grant To Study Influenza Inhibition
The National Science Foundation has granted $150,000 to Alma College for research that could eventually lead to the development of more effective drugs to treat and prevent certain kinds of influenza, including human infections of swine and avian flu.
Posted: Thu, August 6th, 2009 at 8:50AM
Alma Receives ‘Best in the Midwest’ Designation
A national education services company has designated Alma College as one of the best colleges and universities in the Midwest.
Posted: Tue, August 4th, 2009 at 10:11AM
Spring Term Class Examined Role of International Law
Alma College students in Ed Lorenz’s Spring Term class on international law may be back from their whirlwind journey through Europe, but their work has just begun.
Posted: Fri, July 24th, 2009 at 1:13PM
Alma's First JKC Scholar To Study at Oxford
Will Allen, a 2009 graduate of Alma College, is heading to Oxford University in England as the result of being one of 30 scholars from around the world selected to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship.
Posted: Mon, June 29th, 2009 at 9:35AM
Students Explore Alternative Energy in Sweden, Denmark
Nineteen Alma College students recently explored alternative and renewable energy during a four-week travel course that took them to Sweden, Denmark and England.
Posted: Mon, June 29th, 2009 at 9:32AM
