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| FEBRUARY 2018 |
| A Future Sundance? Albion Film Festival Seeks Niche in Community |
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| Three Honors Program students turned an end-of-semester assignment into, what is turning out to be, a cant-miss event for the College and Community. Albion-area alumni should mark their calendars for February 13! Learn more… |
| Michael Williams, ’78, and Skot Welch, ’90, Share Common Message of Action |
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| Michael Williams, ’78, used the 2018 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation and Community Celebration to remind his audience to not simply listen to what others have to say. Rather, Williams challenged listeners to always move forward with their ability to affect change. Read more here, or tap on the photo above to watch the recording of Williams' address. |
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| In his keynote address at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Dialogue and Service, Skot Welch, ’90, encouraged students to volunteer to build community. "To not volunteer, to not serve somebody else in some way, is a small life," he said. "How are you doing to make people belong?" Following Welch's keynote, students and community members gathered for their own small discussions and participated in service projects. Read more… |
| Wesley Arden Dick Reflects on FYS Holocaust Remembrance Day Experience |
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| In 2005, the United Nations declared January 27 Holocaust Remembrance Day, the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp in 1945 by the Soviet army. Here, Albion history professor Wes Dick recaps a November visit by his First-Year Seminar students to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Learn more… |
| Larry Steinhauer, E&M and Honors Program Stalwart and Leader, Passes Away |
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| Larry Steinhauer, professor emeritus of economics and management, passed away on Christmas Day at his home in Albion, at the age of 75. "Dr. Steinhauer was a friend and mentor who opened my eyes to a world of possibilities that I didnt know existed," says Marty Nesbitt, ’85. Learn more… |
| College Explores New Academic Collaborations Through Sister City Link |
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| On January 9, a delegation from Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines visited Albion College to discuss ways the two institutions could strengthen their partnership and share educational opportunities. Learn more… |
| #Britonline |
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| February's Theme: Why did you choose Albion? With the Class of 2022 growing larger every day, we want to tell newly admitted students the story of why our alumni chose Albion. Tap the #Britonline image above to submit your story, or on social media using #Britonline. Select quotes from submissions will be shared on College social media in the coming months. |
| Alumni Updates |
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| Atlanta-area alumni gathered for a panel hosted by Matt Woehrmann, ’93, at his advertising agency Fitzco. Thanks, Matt! |
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In Washington, D.C., a small group gathered with President Ditzler at the City Tavern Club. Thank you to Elisabeth French, ’47, for hosting!
Click here to see alumni events in your area. Come meet President Mauri Ditzler while wine tasting in Seattle, at a networking panel in Chicago, or during a reception at The Philadelphia Center. Other events include brunch and a ballgame in Florida. |
| Albion Everywhere |
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| In celebration of Albion Colleges 183rd birthday, we hope that you will join your local Albion College alumni for a social mixer in your city. Please join the group and do your part to show your Briton pride! Learn more… |
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- Introducing BritConnect: Have you ever wondered if there are other Britons working in a similar career field? Well, we can help! Introducing BritConnect, our all new online alumni directory. Connect today!
- We are now accepting nominations for open alumni board positions! The three-year terms begin in July 2018. Alumni are encouraged to nominate themselves or classmates by March 23. Contact [email protected] for details.
- Are you involved with your local alumni chapter? Would you like to start a chapter in your area? Visit our alumni chapters page to learn more.
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