News Releases

Alma College Faculty Display Artwork in Biennial Exhibition
The Alma College Faculty Biennial Exhibition in the Flora Kirsch Beck Art Gallery running through November 11 exhibits a multitude of powerful art created by the College's art and design faculty.

Lindsay Carpenter Hired as Sport Marketing Manager
All-MIAA golfer Lindsay Carpenter '02 returns as Sport Marketing Manager to promote Scots athletics.

World Church Official to Preach in Alma
The Rev. Dr. Setri Nyomi, secretary general of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches, appears at two venues in Alma Sunday, Oct. 31. Dr. Nyomi is the brother of Alma College senior Rita Nyomi of Geneva, Switzerland.

Photo Display Provides Glimpse Into Remote Russian Region
A Photographic glimpse into the remote Chita region of Russia is scheduled for display in the Alma College library from November 2-20.

Internet2 Access Expands Education
Students have more learning tools available by connecting Alma with distant institutions. In Michigan, the large state research institutions, some regional secondary education districts and Ford Motor Company are connected to Internet2 via the Abilene Net

Strosacker Grant Enables Web Portal
Alma College was awarded a grant of $243,000 from the Charles J. Strosacker Foundation of Midland to improve technology on campus.

Clothesline Project Calls Attention to Violence Against Women
Alma College students display their entries in the national Clothesline Project on display in the lower level of Hamilton Commons on Tuesday, Oct. 26,from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Newson Recognized by Alma College
Kim Newson, owner of Alma True Value Hardware, received a plaque of appreciation Saturday, Oct. 23, from Alma College President Saundra Tracy during the college's annual Community Appreciation Day.

Volleyball Team Moves Up in National Rankings
The Alma College volleyball team has moved up to the number 20 spot in the latest poll released bt the American Volleyball Coaches Association

Bookstore Renaming Continues Scottish Tradition
Nicole Rohkemper of Macomb stayed with a Scottish theme in a contest to rename the campus bookstore.

2004 Alumni Award Winners Announced
Alma College recognized alumni achievements during Homecoming 2004

2004 Homecoming King and Queen Reign Begins
Matt Kwapis and Nikki Hessbrook Named Homecoming Royalty

Off Kilter Rocks Homecoming Crowd
The Celtic rock band Off Kilter brought their unusual blend of bagpipes and rock instruments to Cappaert Gymnasium

The Class of 1954 Returns for Golden Reunion
The Class of 1954 returned to campus for their 50th reunion.

Activities Kick Off Homecoming Week
Homecoming Week got off to a festive start with carnival style games that included a tug of war, an eating contest, human pyramid building and a search for golf balls in a bowl of whipped cream and cherries.

2004 Homecoming Court Named
2004 Homecoming Court Named

McIntyre Mall Gets a Facelift
McIntyre Foundation Awards Grant for Renovation of McIntyre Mall

Posey Awards Presented to Faculty, Administrator
2004 Posey Awards Presented to Five Faculty and One Administrator

Volleyball Team Climbs in Division III Poll
Volleyball Team Climbs Division III Poll

ACT Presents The Crucible
Salem, Massachussetts, in 1692 is the setting for Arthur Miller's exciting portrayal of the Salem witch trials.

Presidential Campaign Talk
A leading specialist in politics and communications, Dr. Roderick Hart, to discuss political communication.

Volleyball Team Nationally Ranked
Volleyball Team Ranked 23

ACDC and ASO Present the Nutcracker
The holiday favorite will be performed November 11-14 in Presbyterian Hall, Remick Heritage Center.

ASO Presents Russian Romance
The Alma Symphony Orchestra opens its season with exciting works by Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky

Davila Spreads Word of Peace
Reverend Mendelson Davila, Presbyterian minister and international peacemaker from Nicaragua, brings his message of peace to the College.

 

Bob Devaney, a 1939 graduate of Alma College, went on to become known as one of the greatest coaches in collegiate football history. In his 11 years as head coach at Nebraska, Devaney produced 11 winning seasons with two national championships. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1981. At Alma he played end and was the Scots’ Most Valuable Player in 1938.

 

Faculty Profile

Dr. Anthony Collamati

Dr. Anthony Collamati
Departments: New Media Studies

Dr. Anthony Collamati long envisioned a job for himself that would combine his love of films with his love of teaching. Though the assistant professor of new media studies originally studied English, his life ended up following a different script.