SEPTEMBER 2015

Albion Continues to Be Featured in
'Best Colleges' Conversation

The annual early September publication of U.S. News and World Report�s closely watched college rankings coincide with the time high school seniors start to seriously think about applications and essays, visits to campuses, and interviews with admission counselors.

In the 2016 edition released earlier this month, Albion was listed among the country�s top 100 national liberal arts colleges. It�s the third straight year Albion has been included in that U.S. News group (this year at No. 100 with four other schools), and follows placement in The Fiske Guide to Colleges, Forbes� Top Colleges and The Princeton Review�s Best 380 Colleges.

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Big Read Student Leaders Train on Campus

In August, Albion's community/College Big Read took a big step as a dozen Albion youth did a week of leadership training with Albion College English professor Jess Roberts, Big Read assistant director Maddie Drury, '15, and five Albion College student mentors. The Albion Community School and Marshall High School students, all between 13 and 15 years old, studied and practiced leadership, communication and planning skills, along with doing an in-depth examination of Ursula LeGuin's A Wizard of Earthsea. The work is part of the students' preparation to serve as discussion leaders for the Albion Big Read in October.

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City Parks Spark Policy Research
for Alena Farooq, ’18

Albion is a small town, but visiting each city park twice a day is no small task. "There are 17 city parks, which per capita might be the most in the United States,� says Alena Farooq, '18, who found herself charmed by a lot of Albion while completing a summer public policy research project.

Farooq's look at Albion's parks was just one part of her research, sponsored by the College's Foundation for Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity (FURSCA). Through support from the Robert M. Teeter, '61, Research Fellowship Endowment, Farooq is researching the City's 2010 Recreation Department plan, scheduled for revision this year.

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Register Today For Homecoming 2015

What better way to enjoy the fall then tailgating at Homecoming!

Albion College will celebrate Homecoming the weekend of
October 16-17. It's a fantastic time to reconnect with classmates, friends, and former faculty.

Register by October 8 to receive this limited edition
purple "Solo" cup!

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Megan Britton, ’17, Wins Statewide Award
For Study in France

In a statewide competition, Megan Britton, '17, was one of just two recipients of a study-abroad scholarship from the French-American Chamber of Commerce, Michigan (FACCM). The award supports Britton's current semester studying at the Universit� Stendhal-Grenoble.

"When I learned I received the award, I was excited and very grateful," said Britton. "This award allows me to expand my experiences abroad."

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Race for the Shield Update

Thank you to everyone who has participated in the Race for the Shield Competition! If you have not participated, it�s not too late. Make a gift, of any amount to any designation, and it will be counted in this competition. Currently the Class of 1960 is in the lead for both Total Giving and Total Class Participation. Help your class take the lead by making a gift by October 16!

Don�t miss out on the Class Giving Celebration reception, Saturday, October 17. The Celebration will be in the Upper Level of Baldwin. This is a complimentary reception from 4-5 p.m. with remarks at 4:15 p.m.

RSVP at www.albion.edu/homecoming/registration.

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Tailgate With Albion This Fall

Join us on campus on select Saturdays this fall and cheer on Briton athletes at our Presidential Tailgates, happening at every home football game this season. We'll provide the food and fun � you bring your Briton spirit! Find us at the Fan Zone tent near the Ferguson Parking lot, and cheer on the Briton athletic teams!�

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Student Profile

Julie Wood, '16

“My Valassis internship was an opportunity for me to get my foot in the door with marketing.”

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Campus &
Community
Events

Jazz at Relli's -
Sept. 26

Dr. Tess Miller Flute Recital - Sept. 27

Big Read Kick-off -
Oct. 3

Blues at the Bohm -
Oct. 5

Schleg Memorial
Lecture - Oct. 6

Yinger / Big Read Lecture - Oct. 6

Homecoming -
Oct. 16-17

Admission Events

Fall Open House -
Oct. 17, Nov. 7

Department Days -
Oct-Nov.

Athletic Schedules

Football

Volleyball

Cross Country

Men's Golf

Women's Golf

Men's Soccer

Women's Soccer

Brits in the News

Albion Looks to Rebuild its Downtown With Hotel Project

Prof. David Reimann's Mathematical Art Captures Media Attention

Princeton Review, Forbes Give Albion High Marks for 2015-16

Bobby Budlong, ’17, Reflects On Summer With Detroit City Football Club

Erin Sabo, '01, Named Executive Director of Huron Valley Council for the Arts

For Thomas Faylor, '53, Riding Horses Becomes Newfound Passion

Steve Bossert, '95, Is New Head Coach for Detroit Country Day Boys Soccer

Mike Czarnecki, '16, Talks About Britons' Football Season

Partners in Public Spirit: Spencer '62 and Nancy Holmes '62

Jill�Johnson, '85, Featured Among Michigan Women Farmers

Virginia Williams, '30, Celebrated Ahead of 105th Birthday

Town & Gown, Ep. 4: Ryan Showers

Filmmaker Visits Albion to Highlight Plight of Congo

Veteran Journalist Chuck Carlson to Help Tell Albion's Story

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