Homecoming 2012: Reconnecting, Looking Ahead
Homecoming favorites such as the parade, choir concert, receptions and Pizza Sam Night return along with activities that offer glimpses into the future as Alma College welcomes alumni Oct. 5-7 with the homecoming theme of “Back to the Future."
Posted: Thu, September 27th, 2012 at 9:52AM
Author Discusses 'How Stories Make Us Human'
Guest speaker Jonathan Gottschall argues that stories “help us navigate life’s complex social problems—just as flight simulators prepare pilots for difficult situations.”
Posted: Tue, September 25th, 2012 at 12:34AM
Fall Enrollment Highest in Alma College history
Alma College has enrolled the highest number of students in its 126-year history, continuing a momentum swing that has seen a 21 percent enrollment increase over the past seven years and a 15 percent increase in new students from a year ago.
Posted: Mon, September 24th, 2012 at 8:13AM
Author Jim Daniels Reads from his Published Works
Jim Daniels, an accomplished writer and teacher, returns to his alma mater to read from his published works.
Posted: Fri, September 21st, 2012 at 3:30PM
Rising Christian Band Crafts Anthems of Faith, Hope, Love
The City Harmonic, a rising Christian rock band from Canada, performs music that “makes you reflect on what you really believe about yourself, your world and your God.”
Posted: Mon, September 17th, 2012 at 5:07PM
Astronaut Discusses Science of Space Travel to Mars
An astronaut and physiologist who has logged 16 days and 6.4 million miles in space conducting neuroscience experiments addressing the effects of space travel on human health will speak at Alma College.
Posted: Mon, September 17th, 2012 at 5:02PM
Film Series Examines Voting Rights in America
Alma College is sponsoring a Voting in America film series leading up to November’s presidential election.
Posted: Sun, September 16th, 2012 at 12:00AM
Alternative Breaks: 10 Years, 28,000 Service Hours
For the past 10 years, many Alma College students have voluntarily devoted their academic breaks to serving others while learning about social issues and experiencing local culture.
Posted: Fri, September 14th, 2012 at 10:06AM
Activities Planned for Community Appreciation Day
Alma College celebrates community with family-friendly activities and the awarding of the sixth annual Community Service Award prior to and during the Scots’ Sept. 22 home football game against the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
Posted: Wed, September 12th, 2012 at 10:49AM
'First-generation Students Can Follow Their Dreams'
As director of work and financial opportunities at Alma College, Robert Benjamin draws from his background as both a first-generation college student and former director of financial aid.
Posted: Fri, September 7th, 2012 at 11:12AM
Craig Shoemaker Presents Evening of Stand-up Comedy
Craig Shoemaker, an award-winning comedian, actor and voiceover artist best known for his baritone-voiced character “the Lovemaster,” visits mid-Michigan to kick off Alma College’s 2012-13 performance season.
Posted: Tue, September 4th, 2012 at 2:01PM
