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Sculpture Celebrates Life of Bishop Makarios
The memory and spiritual ideals of the late Bishop Thomas Mar Makarios remain alive in a figurative sculpture that was unveiled and dedicated May 16 at Alma College, the American institution he faithfully served for 25 years.

Course Analyzes Chemistry of Fragrances and Flavors
Jeff Turk is using his background as an industrial chemist to show students a different application of chemistry — creating fragrances and flavors.

Buhl Named Vice President for Finance, Administration
David Buhl, a former student Barlow Trophy winner and senior vice president with Comcast Corp., has been named vice president for finance and administration at Alma College.

Novelist Mary Agria To Read From Her Newest Novel
Author Mary Agria, wife of former Alma College professor and dean of academic affairs John Agria, will read from her most recent novel, Community of Scholars, in the Alma College Library on Monday, June 1.

Nine Students Honored for Commitment to Service
Michigan Campus Compact has honored nine students from Alma College for their dedication and commitment to community service.

DDT Conference Receives National Endorsement
The consensus statement drafted by a panel of experts who convened at Alma College in March 2008 to review the link between DDT and human health has received significant national exposure.

Campus Sculpture To Memorialize Bishop Makarios
Alma College will unveil a figurative sculpture that represents the spiritual ideals of the late Bishop Thomas Makarios during a dedication ceremony at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16 on McIntyre Mall.

Hogan Construction Under Way; See Live Webcam
Officials broke ground for the Hogan Center renovation and building project on Friday, May 1. Keep up-to-date with building progress by linking to the live Webcam view of the construction site.

Robin Hood Stars in Family-Friendly Play
Students taking a theatre Spring Term course at Alma College plan to amuse a family audience with the entertaining production of “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood.”

Performance Tells the Crazy Horse Monument Story
Alma College students plan to advocate for the Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota in a theatrical performance scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, in the Remick Heritage Center.

Barlow Awards Recognize Faculty Excellence
Patrick Furlong and Carrie Parks-Kirby are the 2009 recipients of the Barlow Award for Faculty Excellence at Alma College.

 

Alma College’s membership in Phi Beta Kappa is an indication of excellence within the liberal arts. Only 10 percent of colleges and universities in the United States share this distinction. The Phi Beta Kappa Society is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honors organization.

 

Faculty Profile

Scott Messing

Scott Messing
Departments: Music

Scott Messing’s passion for teaching music is apparent to both students and faculty. He’s twice earned the Barlow Award, one of the highest teaching awards at Alma College.