Digmanns Provide Inspiration as They Take on MS
Jennifer and Dan Digmann, authors of an award-winning blog and the 2011 book "Despite MS, to Spite MS," will share their stories at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 in the Remick Heritage Center at Alma College.
Posted: Thu, October 13th, 2011 at 9:26AM
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Alma College ranks second in the nation in the percentage of students who participate in alternative break service trips, according to Break Away, the national organization that supports the development of alternative break experiences that inspire lifelong active citizenship. Last year, Alma students provided flood relief, built affordable homes, planned activities for terminally ill children, constructed wheelchair ramps, worked with immigrants, and assisted in after-school programs.
Faculty Profile
Dr. Melvin Nyman
Departments: Mathematics
Melvin Nyman found his job at Alma simply by chance. A job posting led to a Good Friday interview between family events.
More than 30 years later, he is a professor in the math department and has been the mayor of the city of Alma since 2002.