http://www.alma.edu News Releases and Stories for Alma College. en-us Copyright 2009, Alma College elliott@alma.edu elliott@alma.edu 20091008151025 20091008151025 Pilot v1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/11/21/muscle_research Karen Ball knows a lot about muscles. Her knowledge is based on science more than personal bodybuilding. The associate professor of exercise and health science examines commercially available supplements that claim to enhance muscle mass. silverthorn@alma.edu 1B728E9B-2E89-6318-9A77-9308243468C7 20091121125800 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/11/21/climate_change Four Alma College students and two faculty members will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP 15, in Copenhagen Dec. 7-18. silverthorn@alma.edu 4A1B569A-6CCD-3B3B-148C-8B3D2D1F2917 20091121005100 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/11/17/jazz_ensemble 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. silverthorn@alma.edu E1E64A39-F5DA-89CE-2E42-089DAFBCD061 20091117165700 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/11/16/ben_williams 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. silverthorn@alma.edu 13AAD259-AAFA-BB52-7F43-7E2F43F86FDD 20091116084900 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/11/09/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. silverthorn@alma.edu 03ADB1B1-5879-49AD-5E05-369E70B7953C 20091109100300 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/11/06/eddy_project 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. silverthorn@alma.edu E10EBF51-0E9A-00B2-B2C0-DCEC371BF7BE 20091106091900 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/11/05/fall_dance 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 silverthorn@alma.edu 2EFAF324-FCA8-074F-D3D0-D1AD7DD34B69 20091105103700 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/11/05/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 silverthorn@alma.edu 4716E54C-4821-B289-C1B8-F8DD1118A95E 20091105101000 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/11/05/marching_band 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. silverthorn@alma.edu CE32AB45-9F1F-14C8-0896-D6B9320BB5E1 20091105090500 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/10/28/library_art What began as an art project for a summer practicum course turned into an unforgettable memory for mother-and-son Sue and Andrew Wright. silverthorn@alma.edu 51234FDC-896B-B7FA-5944-13BB898889C6 20091028090400 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/10/27/matt_eversmann 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. silverthorn@alma.edu 2D30B7FD-824A-CC3C-B58D-24F1E7DF9ADE 20091027102900 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/10/19/service_learning 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. silverthorn@alma.edu FF951B0E-531A-47DA-AE99-3230CD672B69 20091019084700 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/10/19/citizenship 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. silverthorn@alma.edu 7724D634-9E0B-CF5B-219D-9F768611B170 20091019084200 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/10/18/community_art 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. silverthorn@alma.edu 05227BD5-9ADC-B1FC-A90F-19F1129E71D6 20091018145900 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/10/18/oomen 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. silverthorn@alma.edu 352DEA7E-562E-E813-AE86-AE4D6F0768A3 20091018095000 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/10/18/claudia_stevens 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 silverthorn@alma.edu A1DEA68F-03B4-83A0-22D4-73464ED988F9 20091018092800 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/10/15/service_learning 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. silverthorn@alma.edu D94AA367-B0C3-1261-74FD-7B084F19A9D8 20091015091400 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/10/12/homecoming2009 Alumni returning for Homecoming enjoyed a cool but dry Saturday full of the all the traditional festivities. See our photo review. silverthorn@alma.edu 7C948590-0DC6-8CB7-F6D3-20F10516001A 20091012093500 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/10/11/campaign Alma College has successfully completed its largest fund-raising campaign in its history more than nine months ahead of schedule. silverthorn@alma.edu EFC53268-21D8-5718-D234-C46E6E4A1E39 20091011144300 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/10/09/symphony 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. silverthorn@alma.edu D0121370-EA77-EA74-44D5-26C7E913CBA0 20091009092800 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/10/09/absolute_turkey The Roaring Twenties, slamming doors, loose costumes and Paris are all parts of Alma College's theatrical production of "An Absolute Turkey." silverthorn@alma.edu 29DE07A9-56B7-5A7D-3A34-BFCE8881BE73 20091009092200 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/10/09/ruefle_reading Author Mary Ruefle, a prolific writer of poetry and prose, will read from her works during a visit to Alma College. silverthorn@alma.edu 56924B2F-D8C2-F272-E80B-93D034E33185 20091009091800 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/10/02/diamond 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. silverthorn@alma.edu C935E967-1B86-61F0-A054-779A6C9D2888 20091002083900 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/09/30/homecoming09 Homecoming 2009 at Alma College focuses on the theme of “Happy Days” with a weekend full of activities for returning alumni Oct. 9-11. silverthorn@alma.edu 6CD0EA0A-1FCC-1F11-1BEF-29A04E87CCFE 20090930081200 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/09/30/percussion_ensemble The Alma College Percussion Ensemble will present an encore of its Detroit International Jazz Festival performance to help kick off homecoming weekend. silverthorn@alma.edu 5643F120-3AF0-896F-5746-683E104B2277 20090930080700 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/09/28/enrollment Alma College has enrolled its second highest number of students in its 123-year history, just barely missing a record enrollment. silverthorn@alma.edu 8708E9E4-4912-0735-1B00-02C2DC9E9270 20090928005900 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/09/27/active_minds 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. silverthorn@alma.edu 17C73E89-AA5B-AE06-FDA9-23379FD6B23D 20090927090200 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/09/22/gala_benefit 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. silverthorn@alma.edu DAF1A7D1-0DAE-9E8F-E7E1-3F720A54C414 20090922164500 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/09/21/david_bailey 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. silverthorn@alma.edu F1E507D6-D44B-57EC-817E-0AAA86A09902 20090921081900 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/09/20/student_show 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. silverthorn@alma.edu A959C278-0E86-F2D7-10EA-9FACADFA8F5C 20090920155300 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/09/14/PRISM_project 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. desalvo@alma.edu 198ADE4A-64D7-8486-7822-22C39CF671EE 20090914130200 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/09/14/community_day 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. silverthorn@alma.edu EC44099B-AC4F-4F3C-DAE3-36A7363B0478 20090914124100 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/09/08/flu_prevention With flu season just around the corner, Alma College is taking steps to promote prevention, good hygiene, frequent cleaning and vaccinations. silverthorn@alma.edu 8BECC160-4DEE-29F7-334A-FB8860DEBE78 20090908090000 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/09/07/conversation A “community conversation” for Gratiot County-area citizens will focus on brainstorming economic, education and government strategies for moving Michigan forward. silverthorn@alma.edu 41AD72E8-B1AA-F646-CBA6-12F6D016D9C7 20090907094100 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/09/07/blanks 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 silverthorn@alma.edu 91D383D7-9D38-54A1-B664-8A807F232244 20090907075600 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/09/02/pizza_sam “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. silverthorn@alma.edu 5D5C0070-16D2-EA21-98D2-0341556E8316 20090902084500 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/09/01/2013_Class The Alma College class of 2013 arrived Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009. traynor@alma.edu 969E2F32-9668-AFE3-A3D2-406309905CAA 20090901105500 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/08/27/summer_research 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. silverthorn@alma.edu 69AA8A3D-AE23-6569-BCD8-3BD670E9376C 20090827084300 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/08/20/accreditation_visit Alma College is seeking comments from the public in preparation for a periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. silverthorn@alma.edu 62F26D14-EE92-1977-1C6B-3A0BCF114DEB 20090820094000 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/08/19/preterm 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. silverthorn@alma.edu 96CC2BC5-73E3-0475-3FB9-3C88FF8F5AF9 20090819081400 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/08/17/yellow_ribbon 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. silverthorn@alma.edu 6A9ABABA-56C6-359D-85E7-73CD87C99B4B 20090817093600 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/08/17/slaughter 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. silverthorn@alma.edu 4D13412F-DB7D-875D-DBAA-6009E4A2F24E 20090817090500 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/08/06/nsf_grant 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. silverthorn@alma.edu B84B06B7-B8B5-C1E9-7B1F-49A29C09BD4E 20090806085000 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/08/04/best_in_midwest A national education services company has designated Alma College as one of the best colleges and universities in the Midwest. silverthorn@alma.edu 8CE84B65-A0D4-0C9B-7DED-475C22D1EB0D 20090804101100 http://www.alma.edu/news/releases/archives/2009/07/24/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. silverthorn@alma.edu 560C5864-9FEE-7A41-8DC3-C2E48BA4D14B 20090724131300