News & Events
Today and Tomorrow’s Events
November 18, 2019
- Share The Warmth Various Locations in Gratiot County
Help the Chapel collect winter clothes to donate to residents living in the Gratiot County Hope House! (Small items are preferred.)
until 11:00pm - All Day: Drop/Add Period for 2020 Winter and Spring Terms (Portal Open for Students) until November 22
- 8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. EST: LiveWhale Upgrade Open Forum Day 2 - Rescheduled Dow Science Center, DDSC Large Conference Room
On Wednesday, November 13, Alma College will upgrade our website content management system, LiveWhale. We will be holding an open forum to answer immediate questions.
This upgrade brings up us to date with the latest technology LiveWhale has to offer, streamlines our editing process, and helps us make our website more accessible to our users.
In the upcoming months we will hold LiveWhale refresher courses to review and introduce some of the new features of LiveWhale 1.7.
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST: Employee Benefits Retirement Changes/ Millennium Advisory Services Human Resources - Centennial House
As we previously announced, Alma has joined with other member institutions from Michigan Independent Colleges & Universities (MICU) to establish a single retirement plan called a 403(b) Multiple Employer Plan (MEP).
Financial advisors from Millennium Advisory Services will be available to speak one-on-one with employees to:
- Answer questions about the retirement plan changes.
- Provide counseling and advice.
- Offer financial planning.
- Offer optional Managed Account Solution.
If you would like to sign up for an individual appointment with a financial advisor please click here. You will receive an email confirming your appointment time.
You may also contact Millennium’s Scheduling Team by phone at 877-435-2489, option 1 or via email at schedule@mcmva.com to schedule time to speak with an advisor.
- 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. EST: Human Resources Benefits Open Enrollment Meeting Library, Smith Room
Human Resources will be holding to talk about upcoming changes for the 2020 benefits year.
- 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. EST: Water Aerobics Hogan Pool
Water aerobics classes are a fun, social way to be active! Classes are low-impact and can be modified to fit individual goals and health status. Classes are free for anyone with a pool or rec center membership. Membership rates can be found at https://www.alma.edu/stone-center/memberships/.
10 a.m. - 9 p.m. EST: “Status Pending,” a new Gallery Exhibition Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery, Clack Art CenterA new exhibition of paintings now on view in the Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery, Clack Art Center
- 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. EST: Human Resources Benefits Open Enrollment Meeting Library, Smith Room
The Human Resources department will be presenting changes to the benefits for the upcoming year.
- 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. EST: Human Resources Benefits Open Enrollment Meeting Library, Smith Room
The Human Resources department will be presenting changes to the benefits for the upcoming year.
5 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. EST: Grieving Through the Holidays Counseling & Wellness CenterGrieving Through the Holidays is an educational and support group for those who are struggling with grief or loss through the holiday season hosted by the Counseling & Wellness Center. Free and open to students experiencing any type of grief or loss.
RSVP To: Molly Pocsi, pocsime@alma.edu, 989-463-7225
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. EST: Zumba Class Stone Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room‘Ditch the Workout – Join the Party!” Zumba fitness is an effective interval-style, full-body workout with built-in variety because every class is slightly different.
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. EST: 4 vs 4 Volleyball Stone Recreation Center, Courts 1,2,3November 18th to December 3rd
Maximum players: 4
Minimum players: 2
Roster size: 6 players
- There MUST be 2 females on the court at all times
- Only allowed 2 current rostered Alma College varsity or jv volleyball players
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. EST: Kitten Night Stone Recreation Center, Multipurpose RoomCome join us in the Stone Rec Center multipurpose room from 6:30pm to 8pm for Kitten Night. It’s a purrrfect way to destress!
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. EST: Alma College Board Games Club Swanson Academic Center (SAC), SAC 214Come play games with the game club. Just another stress relief and overall fun time with friends.
- 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. EST: ACOG General Meetings Swanson Academic Center (SAC), SAC 109
ACOG invites all students and personnel to join us in discussing important events, shows, or having a de-stressing time playing board games, card games, or video games! Not everyone enjoys all the same things, but we hold to our members being open and welcoming to all!
- 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. EST: Climbing Club Meeting Rock Wall in the Rec Center
Come join the Climbing Club for our weekly meeting.
November 19, 2019
- All Day: Drop/Add Period for 2020 Winter and Spring Terms (Portal Open for Students) until November 22
- Share The Warmth Various Locations in Gratiot County
Help the Chapel collect winter clothes to donate to residents living in the Gratiot County Hope House! (Small items are preferred.)
until 11:00pm - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST: Employee Benefits Retirement Changes/ Millennium Advisory Services Human Resources - Centennial House
As we previously announced, Alma has joined with other member institutions from Michigan Independent Colleges & Universities (MICU) to establish a single retirement plan called a 403(b) Multiple Employer Plan (MEP).
Financial advisors from Millennium Advisory Services will be available to speak one-on-one with employees to:
- Answer questions about the retirement plan changes.
- Provide counseling and advice.
- Offer financial planning.
- Offer optional Managed Account Solution.
If you would like to sign up for an individual appointment with a financial advisor please click here. You will receive an email confirming your appointment time.
You may also contact Millennium’s Scheduling Team by phone at 877-435-2489, option 1 or via email at schedule@mcmva.com to schedule time to speak with an advisor.
- 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. EST: Human Resources Benefits Open Enrollment Meeting Tyler-Van Dusen , Heather Room
The Human Resources department will be presenting changes to the benefits for the upcoming year.
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. EST: American Cancer Society Freshstart Smoking Cessation Program Swanson Academic Center (SAC), SAC 214The Freshstart™ Program is designed to help smokers plan a successful quit attempt by providing essential information, skills for coping with cravings, and group support.
- 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. EST: Water Aerobics Hogan Pool
Water aerobics classes are a fun, social way to be active! Classes are low-impact and can be modified to fit individual goals and health status. Classes are free for anyone with a pool or rec center membership. Membership rates can be found at https://www.alma.edu/stone-center/memberships/.
- 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. EST: “Status Pending,” a new Gallery Exhibition Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery, Clack Art Center
A new exhibition of paintings now on view in the Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery, Clack Art Center
- 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. EST: Human Resources Benefits Open Enrollment Meeting Tyler-Van Dusen , Heather Room
The Human Resources department will be presenting changes to the benefits for the upcoming year.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EST: Chicago In City Interview Program Information Meeting Hamilton, Thistle RoomConsidering applying for this year’s Chicago In City Interview Program? Stop by the Thistle room during lunch and have all of your questions answered.
- 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. EST: Human Resources Benefits Open Enrollment Meeting Tyler-Van Dusen , Heather Room
The Human Resources department will be presenting changes to the benefits for the upcoming year.
- 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. EST: HisCo Meeting Swanson Academic Center (SAC), SAC 108
¡Bienvenidos! We in the Hispanic Coalition make it our mission to increase cultural awareness both on campus and throughout the community through cultural activities related to the Spanish language and/or Latino, Spanish, or Hispanic cultures. We strive not only for on-campus awareness, but also for community involvement to reinforce that connection between students and community members.
- 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. EST: Dogs in a Blanket Tyler-Van Dusen , Rotunda
Come join the Pre-Vet Club in making fleece tie blankets for local animal shelters!
- 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EST: Active Minds BiWeekly Meeting Swanson Academic Center (SAC), SAC 104
Join us in fighting the stigma that accompanies mental health on campus and in society. We meet biweekly and always provide snacks!
9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. EST: Math Club Dow Science Center, Dow 132Come hang out with us! You do not have to be a math major or minor to come! We would love to have you! Contact Cassie Freeman if you have any questions!
9:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. EST: Biology Club Meeting Dow Science Center, Dow L2Join us in Dow L2 for Biology Club every Tuesday night from 9:30-10pm! We will be discussing biology-based volunteer opportunities, our Biology Honorary BBB, and much much more.
10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. EST: Chemistry Club Meeting Dow Science Center, Dow 132Join us in discussing science-based volunteer opportunities, our XEM Chemistry Honorary, and conducting weekly experiments.
