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Dispute Turns Violent — 3 injured in fight at Burns Street Apts.

- 2:31pm October 18, 2011 [ ]
Dispute Turns Violent — 3 injured in fight at Burns Street Apts.

An Albion College student was left with a broken nose after an assault at Burns Street Apartments on Sept. 25. Albion Public Safety (APS) officers were dispatched to the Burns Street Apartments in the early morning of Sunday, Sept. 25, in response to reports of a large fight. Police documents show that one student was [...]

Anchorsplash 2010

- 5:24pm February 27, 2010 [ ]
Chris Amos

Delta Gamma’s annual Anchor Splash was held on Saturday, Feb. 27. This year’s theme: sitcoms. Delta Sigma Phi took first with their Golden Girls routine for the men, and Alpha Xi Delta won with George of the Jungle for the women. All proceeds from the event benefit Service for Sight and United Way. Photographs by Chris Amos.

News Update — Faculty cuts by the book

- 9:18pm February 26, 2010 [ ]

In a press release issued on Feb. 23, Albion College announced that the Board of Trustees (BOT) voted to eliminate the equivalent of 15 full-time faculty positions, nearly 10 percent of the total faculty. Currently, 162 total faculty members are employed, with 137 full time equivalent (FTE) positions. The elimination of 15 full-time equivalent positions would [...]

Students Show their KLAWs – Student group forms in reaction to faculty cuts

- 5:21pm February 26, 2010 [ ]
Students Show their KLAWs – Student group forms in reaction to faculty cuts

Keeping Liberal Arts at Work (KLAW) held a forum for students at 10:00 p.m. at the Coffee House to discuss the implications of the proposed faculty cuts. Photo courtesy of Kaylee Pope, Grand Rapids senior.

Not Just a Number — Student opinion on proposed faculty cuts

- 2:12am February 26, 2010 [ ]
Not Just a Number — Student opinion on proposed faculty cuts

Photo courtesy of Mark Kluk.

Peace Action Battle of the Bands

- 8:42pm February 23, 2010 [ ]
Peace Action Battle of the Bands

On Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, the Kellogg Center Stack rang with good vibrations as local bands battled it out in a contest of riffs and melodies to raise money for earthquake victims in Haiti.  Photo by Chris Amos 

Exclusive News Update — decision made by board of trustees to cut 15 full-time faculty positions

- 7:53pm February 23, 2010 [ ]

In a press release issued on Feb. 23, Albion College announced that the Board of Trustees voted to eliminate the equivalent of 15 full-time faculty positions, nearly 10 percent of the total faculty. Faculty cuts, including tenured and tenure-track professors ,will be made through a voluntary early retirement program and the elimination of both full-and [...]

Eric Scollon – Albion’s artist-in-residence

- 12:57pm February 22, 2010 [ ]
Eric Scollon – Albion’s artist-in-residence

Eric Scollon, 1994 Albion alum, has returned to Albion as an artist-in-residence  for the 2010 spring  semester.  His art has been displayed in numerous galleries in California, and his written work has appeared in American Craft Magazine.

Western Equestrian — A crowning achievement

- 8:12pm February 17, 2010 [ ]
Western Equestrian — A crowning achievement

Alyssa Ford, Clayton junior, rides in the Novice division at the Nov.8 meet at Grand Valley State University. Photo by Kelsey Lauer.

Good Hair Dialogue

- 12:26am February 17, 2010 [ ]
Good Hair Dialogue

The Office of Intercultural Affairs sponsored the showing of Chris Rock’s documentary, Good Hair, as well as the display of Crowning Glory, a collection done by Angie Redmond, ’09 Chicago alumna.  The event was planned to help create discussion about the cultural ramifications of  Good Hair.

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CAMPUS SAFETY

According to Ken Snyder, Director of Campus Safety,

Campus Safety...

- works to provide and promote a safe living, learning, and working environment for all members and guests of the College community.

- is the primary (but not sole) office on campus that responds to violations of the community standards-practices, expectations, and regulations- of the Albion College community.