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Model UN Team Soars at Midwest Conference
Three Alma College student delegations received recognition at the 49th Midwest Model United Nations Conference Feb. 18-21 in St. Louis, Mo.

One-man Show Celebrates Life of Vincent van Gogh
Actor Jim Jarrett, playing what he describes as “the role of a lifetime,” visits Alma College for a performance of “Vincent,” an original full-length play by Leonard Nimoy that celebrates the life of artist Vincent Van Gogh.

Fulbright Committee Selects Three Finalists From Alma
The Fulbright Scholarship National Screening Committee has named three Alma College seniors as finalists for the prestigious international scholarship.

Two Students Named Truman Scholarship Finalists
Two Alma College juniors are national finalists for the $30,000 Truman Scholarship.

Trustees Grant Faculty Tenure, Emeriti Status
The Alma College Board of Trustees has approved tenure for two faculty members, effective with the 2009-10 academic year.

Alma College announces Fall 2008 Dean's List
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Alma, Equatorialis Sign Articulation Agreement
Leaders from Alma College and Equatorialis University in Quito, Ecuador, meeting in Alma Feb. 13, signed an articulation agreement that provides easy transfer for South American students who wish to earn an American degree at Alma College.

Faculty Learn Spanish To Prepare for International Students
It’s 8:30 a.m., and the 18 students in Deb Dougherty’s Spanish class slowly make their way into SAC 309, find their seats and prepare for the Alma College professor’s greeting.

For Many, Winter Break Means Service, Performances
Alma College students leave campus for winter break during the week of Feb. 23. While some students head for their homes or warm beaches, many have opted to participate in service activities.

Alma Art Exhibit Celebrates Nature
Nature is celebrated in the artwork of Cindi Ford, Kathleen VanDeMark and Mariel Versluis currently on display in the Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery at Alma College.

Community Service Efforts Earn National Award
For the second straight year, the Corporation for National and Community Service has honored Alma College with a place on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary community service efforts.

Choir Performs Spring Break Tour Concert
The Alma College Choir will perform a preview of its 2009 Spring Break Tour Concert, which includes a variety of sacred hymns, psalms, spirituals and folk songs.

Chorale, Glee Club Sing Music from Around the World
The Alma College Chorale and the Women’s Glee Club come together for their winter concert to sing music from around the world.

Play Captures Sentiment of Valentine’s Day
A heart-warming play that stresses the importance of being loved for who you are will highlight a Valentine’s Day weekend performance at Alma College.

Live Webcast of Ecuador Signing: 1:30 p.m. Feb. 13
Leaders from Alma College and Equatorialis University in Quito, Ecuador will sign an articulation agreement that will provide easy transfer for Ecuadorian students who wish to earn an American degree at Alma College.

Elizabeth Cameron Wins Service-Learning Award
For the participants, it was a tournament to remember: Residents of Masonic Pathways paired with students from Alma Middle School for a Nintendo Wii bowling competition.

 

More than 100 Alma College students and staff traveled to destinations in South Carolina, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas for service projects during winter break in February 2009. "Alternative Break service experiences continue to gain popularity on Alma College's campus," says Sallie Scheide, assistant director in the Center for Responsible Leadership.

 

Student Profile

Gabby Abrego

Gabby Abrego
Graduation: 2010
Major: POE Cultural Anthropology and Anthropological Linguistics
From: Rochester Hills, Michigan
Interests: Dance, Motown Music, Anthropological Languages

Alma offers many opportunities for students to explore wide-ranging interests. Gabby pursues her lifelong passion for dance as a member of the Alma College Dance Company and the College’s dance honorary society. She has designed a Program of Emphasis around her interests in anthropology.