http://www.alma.edu News Releases and Stories for Alma College. en-us Copyright 2010, Alma College elliott@alma.edu elliott@alma.edu 20091221090632 20091221090632 Pilot v1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/05/21/presidents_cup_2013 President's Cup first awarded in 1968 freed@alma.edu 8CB0033F-BBF6-AD01-8AAA-9BEE22BB89B3 20130521142900 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/05/15/summer_camps More than 4,000 pre-college students are expected to visit the Alma College campus this summer for camps related to music, science, service, leadership, competitive cheer and athletics. silverthorn@alma.edu 04C19A08-DA45-30F3-87B8-B6DCE63A93EC 20130515083400 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/05/13/trustees The Alma College Board of Trustees, meeting May 4, approved the appointment of five new members. silverthorn@alma.edu 3F888DB3-0989-FBAB-F49F-CF22CFD052E1 20130513104400 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/05/03/leadacademy Current high school juniors who are interested in creating positive change in their communities are invited to enroll in the High School Leadership Academy at Alma College. silverthorn@alma.edu 70972E0A-B15A-06E7-F97E-662BF308A778 20130503101500 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/05/01/pathways Alma College has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Beida Jade Bird International Education to create an English language Pathways Program for Chinese students interested in a U.S. college education. laufferka@alma.edu C840E386-F885-B4EF-9D3A-12894D4EB58F 20130501111200 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/04/29/bu_seminar Alma College Professor Liping Bu is among 27 faculty from across the nation selected by the Council of Independent Colleges and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History to participate in a national seminar on 19th century American history. silverthorn@alma.edu 8E171EB6-FA8D-3FA1-48D8-1D4823E303D2 20130429152700 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/04/23/2013_graduation President of John Dau Foundation is guest speaker freed@alma.edu C07358E3-0652-41E9-B4ED-492AE8E45515 20130423142000 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/04/23/Bouwhuis_Fulbright Alma College senior Andrea Bouwhuis of Grand Rapids has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to teach and study in Spain. silverthorn@alma.edu 97CE22ED-EE43-2D8D-A6A2-E5397B7FC5A4 20130423102300 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/04/23/commencement_highlights More than 285 graduation candidates participated in Alma College's 2013 commencement ceremony in the Hogan Center, Art Smith Arena. laufferka@alma.edu 0116EA45-891D-9EFC-7D7F-35C659607222 20130423094300 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/04/23/senior_awards Several Alma College seniors have received honors for academic and campus leadership achievement. silverthorn@alma.edu A25B7074-AF27-2C4D-EBCB-A2FA7A622949 20130423092500 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/04/17/faculty_awards Eric Calhoun and Kay Grimnes are the 2013 recipients of the Andison Awards for Excellence in Teaching, while Liping Bu and Dave Zerbe have received this year’s Barlow Awards for Faculty Excellence. silverthorn@alma.edu D2E5421D-11B0-EFDE-8F41-A8B259F6DB05 20130417091000 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/04/15/Spring_Term Spain, Germany, China and Peru are among the international destinations for Alma College students during the 2013 Spring Term. silverthorn@alma.edu 924A78D8-8BFC-011C-C256-D376408FEDF4 20130415132600 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/04/12/rachel_carson Alma College, in collaboration with the Pine River Superfund Citizen’s Task Force, presents “Echoes of Silent Spring: 50 Years of Environmental Awareness,” an exhibit on loan from the Michigan State University Museum. silverthorn@alma.edu 41FB1DA8-11FD-A50A-1856-3B1AB661267A 20130412082600 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/04/09/commencement John Dau, a genocide survivor who now leads efforts to provide medical assistance to people in Sudan, will deliver the 2013 Alma College commencement address. silverthorn@alma.edu 0266F9DD-6C93-67F3-DA49-CF3D38619280 20130409171400 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/04/08/barlow_trophy Chelsea Duff of Marlette has been awarded the 2013 Barlow Trophy, Alma College’s most prestigious award for a graduating senior. silverthorn@alma.edu 5FA1BB96-EF2E-737E-68B5-465661F5A6BB 20130408083400 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/04/08/kapp_prize Oral presentations on the literary treatment of women, economic development in Africa, the effects of barefoot training and the impact of losing a mother were student research projects selected for recognition at Alma College’s annual Honors Day. silverthorn@alma.edu 6FDBD750-2196-CF66-2FF0-C5F57A2CAFD2 20130408082800 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/04/03/masterworks The Alma Symphony Orchestra and Alma College Choirs join together to perform Carl Orff’s musical masterpiece “Carmina Burana.” silverthorn@alma.edu 8823EC1E-C019-CEBA-E415-F8AE59FE5F6A 20130403114600 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/04/03/theatre Fashion, style, morals and the pursuit of love are at the forefront of one of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated plays. silverthorn@alma.edu A8A70C32-3796-6711-6EB8-00BAD62A77CC 20130403114200 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/04/02/Model_UN For the 17th consecutive year, Alma College students captured the highest awards at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City. silverthorn@alma.edu 86032DD9-6A43-A3E6-F3B8-469F13DDBBA4 20130402151300 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/04/02/fulbright Alma College senior Chelsea Duff has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to teach English to elementary students in South Korea. silverthorn@alma.edu 6A466133-E63F-6BA4-CA4B-4052F2C83738 20130402102200 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/04/01/service_awards Whether rebuilding communities impacted by a natural disaster, tutoring youth after school or mentoring college students, Alaina Dague and Teresa Larson never hesitate to donate their time and skills to helping others. silverthorn@alma.edu 67CE73A8-527D-D3E8-A2A0-53DEB62EFC63 20130401093700 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/03/27/kiltie_band A Sunday afternoon band concert will feature a popular march by John Philip Sousa as well as newer works by composers John Mackey and Frank Ticheli. silverthorn@alma.edu 1129F6BA-711E-F29E-0AEA-EF77DD105E43 20130327170100 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/03/27/percussion_ensemble Works featuring traditional Japanese taiko drums and Caribbean-influenced steel drums plus new compositions by a pair of mid-Michigan composers will highlight the annual spring performance of the Alma College Percussion Ensemble. silverthorn@alma.edu 7A9E0A3E-4CB5-A188-2989-0C9A9BC1A2F4 20130327082700 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/03/25/burger An author and award-winning teacher who brings mathematics to life through his exuberance and wit will share his insights on critical thinking and creativity during the keynote address for Alma College’s 17th annual Honors Day. silverthorn@alma.edu D02E8DBA-8311-D206-F3A3-6472F137D09D 20130325094000 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/03/25/jessup An Alma College student has built an international network thanks to her participation in a worldwide law moot court competition. silverthorn@alma.edu 747770B3-2948-A0E1-1C6D-ED3738FD3BFC 20130325091700 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/03/21/senior_show Eight graduating students display their best innovative work in the annual Alma College Senior Art Show. silverthorn@alma.edu 928D9862-8B22-650C-5D9A-BC425D55CC83 20130321082400 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/03/18/jazz Selections by composers “Smokey” Robinson, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and John Coltrane will highlight the Alma College Jazz Ensemble’s annual spring concert. silverthorn@alma.edu 30B0B5C5-9160-81DD-6976-FF1354C1F724 20130318094100 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/03/18/rubin Jared Rubin, an economic historian interested in the Middle East and Western Europe, studies the relationship between political and religious institutions and their role in economic development. silverthorn@alma.edu 2D9EB30C-A8DD-73AB-1344-C5F267F9D751 20130318092900 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/03/13/grant-writing Alma College’s grant writing course gives students hands-on experience while making a difference in the world. silverthorn@alma.edu 212DC3CF-36E8-7761-642C-E7C3BA518E4C 20130313083700 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/03/13/dance Slavic character dancing, a neo-classical work that recalls memories of the tragedy of Sarajevo, and a performance by guest artist Nic Gareiss are among the highlights of the Alma College Dance Company’s spring concert. silverthorn@alma.edu 01B18C90-1E7B-C793-7A50-2171D8D92F4B 20130313083100 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/03/08/service_honor_roll For the sixth straight year, the Corporation for National and Community Service has honored Alma College for its commitment to volunteerism and service. silverthorn@alma.edu 212270EF-9A93-8D4E-41CB-805BA1E17709 20130308122700 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/03/06/orlandersmith Dael Orlandersmith, a nationally known actress, playwright and poet from Harlem, visits Alma to perform a hard-hitting one-woman play that explores the nature of male abuse. silverthorn@alma.edu 592E56B2-0A78-E329-6850-C4C28E718A70 20130306081000 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/03/05/resonance More than 250 guest high school performers from west Michigan joined 100 Alma College students on the DeVos Performance Hall stage in Grand Rapids during "Resonance: A Celebration of the Performing Arts" on March 4. silverthorn@alma.edu 33459682-E39A-AC03-6E19-2D2C8EA4B8BA 20130305080200 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/02/28/Barlow_Finalists Alma College seniors Kelsey Allen of Bay City, Rachel Burckhardt of Waterford and Chelsea Duff of Marlette are the 2013 nominees for the Barlow Trophy, Alma’s most prestigious award for a graduating senior. silverthorn@alma.edu 19B6004A-6C8E-F296-75E1-92DBED6FA11F 20130228160700 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/02/28/Model_UN For the 20th consecutive year, Alma College received an “outstanding delegation” award at the Midwest Model United Nations Conference Feb. 20-23 in St. Louis, Mo. silverthorn@alma.edu F68C4D91-38DC-2E95-3E5B-42E90E7D6363 20130228155900 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/02/22/Womens_Month Alma College observes Women’s Month in March with events focused on the theme “Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination.” silverthorn@alma.edu 012237B2-7245-042D-DEA3-71066E3529D9 20130222085200 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/02/18/opera_house The Alma Opera House is undergoing major renovations that will restore its historic features while providing new retail opportunities on the ground floor and student apartments on the second and third floors. silverthorn@alma.edu 2142E26F-1B82-CE75-2D6F-779E01C08F71 20130218080800 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/02/11/resonance Alma College brings to west Michigan a concert that will showcase the talents of students and highlight the variety of performance opportunities at the college. silverthorn@alma.edu 55AC9CD3-12A2-4B55-142E-8477AFB449C4 20130211091400 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/02/10/alternative_breaks Five Alternative Break service experiences will engage Alma College students during their winter break, ranging from building homes to interacting with border immigrants to assisting with disaster cleanup efforts. silverthorn@alma.edu 857CC6EC-76FA-ADEE-F74D-3F69D436E1A2 20130210080200 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/02/07/gallery_exhibit The artwork of students from liberal arts colleges around Michigan are on display in the Michigan Small Colleges’ Art Exhibition hosted this year by the Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery at Alma College. silverthorn@alma.edu AF49735A-6D99-F685-B84D-69D4D4FD9FF2 20130207090700 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/02/06/choir The Alma College Choir will preview songs it will perform on its upcoming spring break tour to schools and churches in southwest Michigan and Illinois. silverthorn@alma.edu 69C98F76-F4F1-F203-70D7-8C2746922400 20130206090600 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/02/05/glee_club The Alma College Chorale and Glee Club will perform their annual mid-winter concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 in the Remick Heritage Center. silverthorn@alma.edu A3706D8D-2D52-AD84-930F-98EFA2A6D0EA 20130205080400 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/02/05/theatre With the northern lights flashing in the winter sky, the residents of the mythical town of Almost, Maine find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. silverthorn@alma.edu 79D09729-1CD8-F6DB-F2A1-EA1A60598E7E 20130205075800 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/02/01/fall_12_deans_list dean's list freed@alma.edu 9BE56239-AFD4-C4DE-7D08-EE7227C0C87B 20130201151200 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2013/01/28/aso3 The enchantment of Russian classical music, from the charm of “Peter and the Wolf” to the dramatic exhilaration of Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony, will highlight the Alma Symphony Orchestra’s annual mid-winter concert. silverthorn@alma.edu C88A6FE1-6073-69C8-17DB-0F40CEC325EC 20130128091300