News & Events

News & Events

Today and Tomorrow’s Events

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March 29, 2023

  • Poster for 27th annual Kapp Honors Day event All Day: The 27th annual Kapp Honors Day; Thursday, April 6 
    Campus
    This day provides a forum when traditional classes are canceled and students share their original research, creativity and talents with an audience of their peers.
  • 7 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. EDT: FAFSA Filing 23-24 
    N/A
    File your 2023-2024 FAFSA to be eligible for federal and/or state aid!
    Deadline for filing is April 30.
  • 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. EDT: Fall 2023 Registration 
    Lower Level Hamilton
    Fall 2023 registration opens March 20!
    Make sure to connect with your advisor to have “Advisement Complete” marked within student planning before your registration period.
  • Wright Leppien Opera House exterior 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EDT: Middle East arts, crafts, food and more 
    Wright Leppien Opera House
    The sights, sounds and smells of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean culture will fill the air at the Wright Leppien Opera House in downtown Alma!
  • 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EDT: Networking Night: Computer Science, Technology, and Engineering 
    Virtual via Zoom
    Career and Personal Development is hosting virtual Alumni Networking Nights during March every week where students can connect with alumni in their intended career field (or fields!). Capped at 20 students, so pre-register to save your spot!
  • Climbing Wall - Open Hours 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. EDT: Climbing Wall - Open Hours 
    Stone Rec Center

    Visit the Stone Rec Center today to try out our climbing wall!No experience is needed!

    Free to all students, faculty and staff!

  • History Club 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EDT: History Club  
    Swanson Academic Center (SAC), SAC 106

    Come join History Club for cultural events, field trips, historical lead discussions, and the continuation of our podcast! 

  • 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. EDT: iGEM Team Meeting 
    Dow 132
    Weekly meeting for the Alma iGEM team.
  • 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. EDT: Drag Show 
    Tyler Van Dusen Multipurpose Room
    Come to ACUB’s Drag Show for performers, snacks, and mocktails!

March 30, 2023

  • 7 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. EDT: FAFSA Filing 23-24 
    N/A
    File your 2023-2024 FAFSA to be eligible for federal and/or state aid!
    Deadline for filing is April 30.
  • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EDT: Massage Chair Reservations 
    Wilcox Health Center
    Sign-up times are now available for the massage chair at the Wilcox Health Center! Try out some of the different program options including stretching, athlete, and fast recovery. See Event details for more information!
  • 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. EDT: Fall 2023 Registration 
    Lower Level Hamilton
    Fall 2023 registration opens March 20!
    Make sure to connect with your advisor to have “Advisement Complete” marked within student planning before your registration period.
  • 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. EDT: Light Therapy 
    Wilcox Health Center
    Sign-up times open for the Sun Light at the Wilcox Health Center!
  • 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. EDT: Let’s Talk 
    Wilcox Health Center
    Let’s Talk is a 15-minute meeting with a Mental Health Counselor. These meetings are a chance to talk with counselors without committing to traditional therapy.
  • Winter term 2023 poster for drop-in career peer hours. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EDT: Drop in Career Peer Hours 
    Learning Commons Lower Level
    Visit our team during our drop-in hours to get support on resumes, cover letters, job searching, interview preparation and more!
  • 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. EDT: Enneagram Small Group 
    Chapel basement
    The enneagram is a tool that helps you learn about yourself and your motivations. Come learn and discuss how you experience the world through the lens of the enneagram.
  • 11 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. EDT: Red Cross Blood Drive 
    Stone Rec Center
    Please join our lifesaving mission! Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime. Only volunteer donors can fulfill that need in our community.
  • 11:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. EDT: Mid-Week Break and Worship 
    Chapel Sanctuary
    Take a break from classes every Thursday at 11:20 am for a mid-week prayer service.
  • 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EDT: RRR with ASU 
    SAC 113
    Come watch a Telugu film with Asian Student Union! Snacks and drinks will be provided (allergens labeled).
  • 6 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. EDT: 20 Minute Sessions with the Director of the MFA Program 
    You can now schedule your own 20-minute session with MFA Program Director Sophfronia Scott to get your individual questions answered about applying to Alma’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program.

    Register here for this timeslot!
  • 6:30 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. EDT: 20 Minute Sessions with the Director of the MFA Program 
    You can now schedule your own 20-minute session with MFA Program Director Sophfronia Scott to get your individual questions answered about applying to Alma’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program.

    Register here for this timeslot!
  • 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. EDT: LEAPS Green Me Up 
    Tyler-Van Dusen, Commuter Study Lounge
    Join LEAPS for some sustainable DIYs!
  • 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EDT: Study Tables 
    Center for Student Opportunity
    A quiet place to work! If you need any help, we can connect you to the right resources.
  • 7 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. EDT: 20 Minute Sessions with the Director of the MFA Program 
    You can now schedule your own 20-minute session with MFA Program Director Sophfronia Scott to get your individual questions answered about applying to Alma’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program.

    Register here for this timeslot!
  • 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. EDT: Active Minds 
    SAC104
    Open to anyone with an interest in mental health topics and a passion for smashing the stigma around mental health! Every Thursday at 7pm in SAC104!
  • 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. EDT: #Legit: Inclusive Social Media 
    Clack Art Theatre / Hybrid (Teams)
    The Diversity & Inclusion Office’s Student Marketing Manager, Lauryn Bishop, is inviting students, faculty, and staff to learn about accessible social media practices that you can implement for your organization, department, or your personal use!
  • 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. EDT: LEAPS Meeting 
    Dow L1
    Do you like sustainability and the environment? If so, check out LEAPS!
  • Climbing Wall - Open Hours 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. EDT: Climbing Wall - Open Hours 
    Stone Rec Center

    Visit the Stone Rec Center today to try out our climbing wall!No experience is needed!

    Free to all students, faculty and staff!

  • 7:30 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. EDT: 20 Minute Sessions with the Director of the MFA Program 
    You can now schedule your own 20-minute session with MFA Program Director Sophfronia Scott to get your individual questions answered about applying to Alma’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program.

    Register here for this timeslot!
  • poster for the play ?Leaving Iowa? 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. EDT: Alma College Theatre presents “Leaving Iowa” 
    Remick Heritage Center, Strosacker Theatre
    First produced at Michigan’s own Purple Rose Theatre, the poignant comedy tells the story of Don Browning, a middle-aged writer, who returns to Iowa to finally take his father’s ashes to his childhood home, as requested.
  • 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. EDT: Young Democratic Socialists of America Meeting 
    Dunning Chapel Basement
    Are you interested in progressive change on campus? Then the Alma College Young Democratic Socialists of America are the org for you.