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Dreamfest '09


 

This year marks the third annual student competition to reflect on the legacy of Dr. King by focusing on "Where Do We Go From Here?," the theme for the 2009 celebration of the civil rights activist’s life and times. Renamed Dreamfest '09 from Reflections Contest, students are encouraged to reflect on Dr. King’s dream and the effect of his vision on our future. 
$$$ prizes for first, second, and third places
 
Criteria:
Reflections can be expressed through the medium of the student’s choosing: writing, music, media technology, posters, performance, art, for example. The only limitation is that the reflections need to be in a format capable of submission.
  • Reflections can be individual or co-authored.
  • Reflections can be expansions or re-thinkings of previous or future assignments.
  • Students will perform their submissions for 5-7 minutes before an audience and judging panel on January 20, 2009, at 7 p.m. in the Clack Art Center Theater.
  • Students will submit their reflections no later than noon, Friday, January 16, 2009.
 
Submissions and further inquiry can be made to Dr. Jamie Smith
Be thoughtful. Get creative. Celebrate! Dr. King’s amazing life.
 

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Alma students can explore the environmental wonders of the Galapagos Islands, practice Spanish language skills, study Ecuadorian culture, complete coursework in business finance, and fulfill a South American internship in entrepreneurship through Alma College's one-of-a-kind partnership with Equatorialis University in Quito, Ecuador.

 

Student Profile

Drew Emge

Drew Emge
Graduation: 2009
Major: POE: International Health
From: Bay City
Interests: Health Professions, Community Service

A Truman Scholarship finalist and Center for Responsible Leadership Fellow, Drew has traveled to South Africa and China studying the HIV/AIDS crisis. The Bay City native intends to use his French minor and POE in International Health to improve AIDS care in Africa, hopefully as a physician with a global public health organization.