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Faculty Author Vivian To Read From New Novel

Alma College faculty author Robert Vivian will read from his new novel, Lamb Bright Saviors, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 at the Alma College Library.

A reception and book signing will take place following the reading. Admission is free and open to the public.

Lamb Bright Saviors, the second novel in Vivian’s The Tall Grass Trilogy, explores themes of hope and redemption. The book has received positive reviews, both in the literary world by publications such as Publisher’s Weekly as well as colleagues closer to home.



“While reading Lamb Bright Saviors, I had the feeling of space and time widening, and I did not want the novel to end. It resonates that much spirit, love and holy mystery,” says Alma College English Professor William Palmer.

The first book of Vivian’s trilogy, titled The Mover of Bones, was published in 2006 and was a finalist for the John Gardner Fiction Award sponsored by Binghamton University.

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Posted: Sun, February 7th, 2010 at 8:22AM

 

For five consecutive years, the Corporation for National and Community Service has named Alma College to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for engaging students, faculty and staff in meaningful service. More than 85 percent of Alma's 2011 graduating class participated in academic service learning during their time at Alma College.

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Student Profile

Sara Sawinski

Sara Sawinski
Graduation: 2014
Major: Sociology
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Sara Sawinski’s first taste of philanthropy came as a child when her family volunteered with a church ministry to help homeless families. Since then, her passion for service has only grown.

The sociology major has used her time at Alma College to figure out which areas of service she likes most, and she says she has found no shortage of opportunities to help others.

“This past summer, I volunteered at a women’s shelter, which really confirmed my desire to go into social work,” she says.

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