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Bishop Makarios Recovering From Injuries

Bishop Thomas Makarios, visiting professor of religious studies at Alma College, is recovering from serious injuries sustained in a car accident that occurred on Jan. 5 in England.

According to a Website maintained by the St. Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church, the Bishop is in critical but stable condition. Click here for the most up-to-date information on his recovery.

A mainstay on the Alma campus for more than 25 years, Bishop Makarios is the founder and leader of the U.S.-Canada Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Church of India. He was in England for his annual pastoral visit to the parishes in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

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Posted: Thu, January 24th, 2008 at 1:11PM

 

Alma College’s sports teams have been known as the “Scots” since 1931 when Alma students voted on the name. Soon thereafter, “Scotty” emerged as Alma’s official mascot and is regularly seen on campus, in the community and at athletics events.

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Leadership Profile

Kailey Vlug

Kailey Vlug
Graduation: 2015
Major: Business Administration

When she started playing soccer as a child, Kailey Vlug already had her eye on the prize: to play the sport she loved on the collegiate level. Now, she’s playing on the Alma College women’s soccer team, on which she is considered a leader.

“Coming into a whole new team after being with my same high school team for years was challenging as a freshman, but I did my best and worked hard,” she says. “I’ve learned that I can lead through example. My coach, Jeff Hosler, trusts me and gives me leadership responsibilities, so I’ve risen to meet his expectations.”

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