Pooley Earns Fulbright Scholarship for Work in South Korea
Alma College senior Aaron Pooley of Reed City was awarded the prestigious Fulbright scholarship to teach English in South Korea and conduct research for the South Korean government.
Posted: Tue, March 31st, 2009 at 4:43PM
Zeta Sigma Hosts Basketball Game to Benefit Salvation Army
The Zeta Sigma fraternity at Alma College is hosting the Second Annual Basketball Blowout to benefit the Salvation Army on Saturday, April 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Posted: Tue, March 31st, 2009 at 4:32PM
Choir, Orchestra Combine for Annual Masterworks Concert
The Alma Symphony Orchestra and Alma College Choirs will team up once again for their annual masterworks concert, this year featuring Joseph Haydn's "Mass in Time of War."
Posted: Mon, March 30th, 2009 at 10:38AM
Alma College Theatre Presents "The Good Doctor"
The final theatre production of the 2008-09 season at Alma College offers students an opportunity to explore and grow as actors while offering an entertaining and lively show for the audience.
Posted: Mon, March 30th, 2009 at 10:25AM
SIFE Team Wins 9th Straight Regional Competition
The Alma College Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team claimed its ninth consecutive regional championship after presenting its yearlong community economic and business outreach projects to a panel of business leaders March 23-24 in Cincinnati.
Posted: Wed, March 25th, 2009 at 1:15PM
NIH Grant To Fund Study on Public Health in China
In the first half of the 20th century, a picture was worth a thousand words in conveying scientific health knowledge to a largely illiterate population in China.
Posted: Tue, March 24th, 2009 at 2:54PM
Percussion Group Loop 2.4.3. Promises ‘Thrilling Ride’
The percussion music of Loop 2.4.3 ranges from edgy to impressionistic to classical to avant-garde and is described by reviewers as “vibrant,” “enrapturing” and “truly alive.”
Posted: Tue, March 24th, 2009 at 2:49PM
Senior Show Highlights Variety of Artwork
Eleven Alma College seniors are showcasing artwork that symbolizes the efforts they have made in the art department for the past four years.
Posted: Fri, March 20th, 2009 at 8:38AM
Honors Day Speaker Anna Rosmus Combats Bigotry
Award-winning German author Anna Rosmus, the real-life heroine of the film “The Nasty Girl” who dedicated her life to uncovering anti-Semitism and the Nazi past of her Bavarian hometown, will deliver the keynote address for Alma College’
Posted: Wed, March 18th, 2009 at 12:31AM
Jazz, Kiltie Wind Ensembles Perform Spring Concerts
The annual spring concerts for the Alma College Jazz Ensemble and Kiltie Wind Ensemble along with the 13th annual High School Jazz Festival will bring the sounds of music to the Remick Heritage Center.
Posted: Mon, March 16th, 2009 at 8:23AM
Feminist Writer Headlines Women’s Month
Jessica Valenti, a feminist writer and seasoned activist for women’s rights, is the keynote speaker for Alma College’s Women’s Month celebration.
Posted: Mon, March 16th, 2009 at 8:16AM
Peace Activist Discusses 'Creative Nonviolence'
John Dear, a Jesuit priest, peace activist, lecturer and writer of 25 books on nonviolence, will discuss “Disarm and Live: The Christian Life of Creative Nonviolence in a World of Violence” in a presentation at Alma College.
Posted: Mon, March 16th, 2009 at 8:09AM
Spring Dance Concert Salutes Graduating Seniors
A diverse collection of ballet, modern, jazz and tap dances set to music by Billy Joel, Marvin Hamlisch, Erik Satie, Guiseppe Verdi and others will highlight the annual spring concert of the Alma College Dance Company.
Posted: Thu, March 12th, 2009 at 9:29AM
‘Green’ Mayor of Greensburg To Discuss Sustainability
Bob Dixson, mayor of Greensburg, Kansas, and a national leader in promoting green technology, will discuss community sustainability in a public talk at Alma College.
Posted: Wed, March 11th, 2009 at 9:52AM
Acclaimed Poet Lucille Clifton To Speak at Alma College
Acclaimed poet Lucille Clifton will present a reading in the Alma College Chapel at 8 p.m. Monday, March 16, followed by a reception and book signing.
Posted: Mon, March 9th, 2009 at 9:38AM
State of the College: Poised to Seize Opportunities
Alma College is well positioned to seize selected opportunities despite an unstable national economic environment, said President Saundra Tracy in her annual “State of the College” address to faculty and staff March 14.
Posted: Fri, March 6th, 2009 at 8:31AM
Three Students Nominated for Barlow Trophy
Alma College seniors James Allen IV of Harbor Springs, William Allen of Unionville and William “Buddy” Scarborough III of Washington are the 2009 nominees for the Barlow Trophy, Alma’s most prestigious award for a graduating senior.
Posted: Thu, March 5th, 2009 at 9:50AM
Transforming Michigan Forum Addresses Economic Issues
Students participating in the Transforming Michigan course at Alma College will host a forum about major issues concerning the future stability of Michigan.
Posted: Thu, March 5th, 2009 at 9:44AM
Race Explored in Performance About Jena Six
Six black boys, one tree, three nooses and no civil liberties comprise the elements of a forceful and thought-provoking presentation on race that will be performed at Alma College.
Posted: Thu, March 5th, 2009 at 9:40AM
