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St. Johns Freshman Honored at Michigan Capitol
Alma College freshman Brandt Ayoub recently earned a prestigious honor at the Michigan Capitol for his volunteer efforts.

Second City Presents 'One Nation Under Blog'
Funny moments mixed with songs and seat-of-your-pants humor will highlight a back-to-school performance of The Second City, Chicago’s legendary comedy troupe, at Alma College.

Target Public Policy at Suffering, Not Happiness, Says Researcher
Public policy designed to alleviate human suffering rather than to increase happiness should be the goal of policymakers, argues an Alma College author and researcher.

Alma College Receives ‘Best in the Midwest’ Designation
Alma College has received The Princeton Review’s “Best in the Midwest” designation for 2008.

Largest Freshman Class Arrives on Campus This Week
Alma College is geared up to welcome the largest freshman class in its history. More than 460 new students are expected to arrive on campus for the beginning of freshman Preterm that runs from Aug. 25 to Sept. 2.

Madeleine Albright To Speak Sept. 12 at Alma College
The Honorable Madeleine K. Albright, the first female U.S. Secretary of State, will share her perspective on world affairs and discuss her life and career during a Wednesday, Sept. 12 presentation at Alma College.

Integrity Trumps Style, Say Voters
Voters don’t care if the 2008 presidential candidates are ugly, boring, uninspired or verbose. What they want more than anything else are leaders with integrity.

Sociological, Ethical Issues of Food Production Topic of New Course
Alma College has been awarded $8,000 to teach a course on the sociological, ethical and theological issues of food production and distribution.

Fellows Attend Leadership Conference in England
Forty-four Alma College students are attending an International Leadership Institute in England that focuses on the importance of global dialogue.

 

Alma is one of seven Michigan colleges and universities to hold membership in the Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the national leadership society that recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership and exemplary character. The College also has 19 other national departmental honor societies.

 

Student Profile

Elizabeth Heitsch

Elizabeth Heitsch
Graduation: 2008
Major: History
From: St. Louis, Michigan
Interests: Reading, Music

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