ALBION COLLEGE 2010 SUMMER
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WU Welcome to What’s Up
We completed three SOAR sessions with a new format that is appealing to our prospective students and their
The 2010 Summer What's Up electronic newsletter is
parents. What is the change? No more testing during
designed to bring you current news from Albion College
SOAR! We are continuing to focus on the renovation
as well as important information to help you prepare for
and improvement of our facilities and grounds. We are
the coming school year. If you have questions regarding
remodeling Stockwell Library; when you return you will
any of the information contained in the What's Up,
find new carpet and improved lighting. Trees, bushes,
please call the corresponding office. If you cannot reach
flowers, light posts and sidewalks now grace the space
that office or have additional questions, you may call the
formerly occupied by the I-House. We are playfully
What's Up Editor, Tracey Howard, in the Campus
calling the corner of campus the “I-Green.” We continue
Programs and Organizations Office at 517/629-0433 or
to work on sidewalks, replace carpets, paint walls, and
the Student Affairs Office at 517/629-0226. Many faculty
update computers. These are just a few of the changes
and staff have been on campus this summer gearing up
that are planned during the next few years. I think you
for what promises to be an exciting and fulfilling year.
will be pleased with the improvements when you return to campus.
From the Desk of President Randall I hope all of you are having a restful and fun summer. I would like to take a few moments to give you a brief update of summer activities at Albion. We are having a very productive summer. A highlight is always the FURSCA student presentations. These Thursday afternoon presentations showcase the talent and
We launched our first Grandparents College in June with great success. Faculty and staff taught an amazing variety of courses to our inaugural class of 22 students aged from eight to 12 and their grandparents. Students were able to build bat houses, band birds, observe the night sky, design competing lemonade stands, among many other fun activities. These students number among about 3000 guests to campus participating in camps and conferences on campus this summer.
intellect of many of our students. Summer was also marked by significant progress in
implementing our strategic plan, the Albion Advantage.
initiatives that recently earned the city the 2010 Siemens
Faculty and staff are helping to bring to life this exciting
Sustainable Community Award as the nation’s most
program that has brought national attention to Albion.
sustainable midsize city. Since he took office in 2004,
Specific programs are under development that build on
Mr. Heartwell and Grand Rapids city staff have
our liberal arts foundation and provide career-readiness
implemented a variety of environmental measures
support for our students. You will receive a survey this
including purchase of renewable resource energy, use of
month inviting you to tell us about what programming
alternative fuels in city vehicles, continued attention to
will better support your needs. When you return to
water quality in the Grand River, and widespread energy
campus, you will be able to benefit from a plan that
conservation measures. Mr. Heartwell has also overseen
recognizes the timelessness of a liberal arts education
a period of rapid economic development in Grand
and the timeliness of career-readiness support.
Rapids.
We value our Albion students so deeply and all of us --
He is outspoken about “social sustainability” as well. “If
faculty and staff – look forward to seeing you back on
we don’t have a city where equity, fairness, and even-
campus in the fall. Enjoy the warmth of the summer!
handed deployment of city services and city resources is
Sincerely, Dr. Donna M. Randall President For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/president/ 517/962-0210
Mayor George Heartwell to Speak As we launch Albion College’s Year of Sustainability in 2010, President
the norm, then we don’t have a sustainable city,” he maintains. “All our grand economic plans, all our work for environmental protection is hollow . . . if we aren’t a city where the poorest among us get equal consideration to those with wealth and power.”
The Stoffer Lecture Series is made possible by an endowment established by William Stoffer, ’74. This year’s Stoffer Lecture is co-sponsored by Oaklawn Hospital as part of Albion College’s 175th Anniversary celebration. For more information or to contact please visit:
www.albion.edu/news/ 517/629-0445
Donna Randall cordially invites you to the 2010 William K. Stoffer Lecture by George Heartwell, ’71, at the Opening Convocation, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010 at 7 p.m. in Goodrich Chapel.
Division of Student Affairs Update The Division of Student Affairs is excited for the 2010-
Now serving in his second term as mayor of Grand
2011 academic year, and we look forward to the return
Rapids, George Heartwell has championed “green”
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of our upper class students. In addition, please join me in
Shenandoah Valley", and one of the
welcoming all new transfer students and the class of
main characters in the book, has
2014.
agreed to be our CRE speaker on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at
The Division welcomes Bristol Day to the Residential Life
7:30 p.m. in Goodrich Chapel. You
Office as the Residence Hall Director for Whitehouse and
may also be familiar with Mr. Salatin
Seaton Residence Halls. Ms. Day received her Master of
as he is featured in the documentaries Food, Inc. and
Arts in Student Affairs Administration from Michigan
Fresh.
State and her Bachelors of Arts degree from Kalamazoo College. She previously served as an Assistant Hall
Albion, Always Thinking.
Director at Michigan State. Go Brits! Jason Frampton is the new Assistant Director for Greek Life and Student
Sally Walker Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Organizations. He comes to us from New Mexico State University where he was the Greek Life Coordinator.
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/studentaffairs/ 517/629-0226
Mr. Frampton received his Masters of Education in Higher Education
Preparing to Arrive on Campus
Management from the University of Pittsburgh and his Bachelors of Arts degree from Duquesne University.
New Students Registered for August SOAR First-year and transfer students registered for August
This coming academic year, Albion College will participate in the accreditation process through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. There will be opportunities for students to be involved with this process so watch for future announcements.
SOAR will arrive on campus Thursday, August 19, 2010. Please begin the day by picking up your SOAR materials between 8:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. at the Kellogg Center. You may then proceed to your assigned residence hall to check in and obtain keys for your residence hall room. Parking for First-Year students for unloading purposes will be available behind Wesley Hall (enter at the Bidwell
This year’s FYE Richard M. Smith Common Reading Experience text is The Omnivore’s
Street parking lot). Transfer students also have parking options available near their assigned living units.
Dilemma in support of our theme year of sustainability. Mr. Joel Salatin of Polyface, Inc., "a family owned, multigenerational, pasture-based, beyond organic, localmarket farm and informational outreach in Virginia's
Keep in mind this is move-in day for August SOAR participants. Please bring all of your personal items that you will need for the school year as you will be moving
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into your assigned room for the fall semester. The first
unloading will be available behind Wesley Hall (enter at
August SOAR program begins promptly at 9:30 a.m., so
the Bidwell Street parking lot). All other students should
please allow ample time to arrive and unpack your car.
follow the instructions regarding check-in locations,
While this time frame will most likely not allow you to
listed under "Returning Students."
unpack everything in your room, additional time is built into the weekend schedule for students to settle and
Important sessions for all new students will begin on
personalize their rooms. All August SOAR students are
Friday, August 20, with floor meetings at 3:00 p.m. See
required to stay for First-Year Information (FYI)
the FYI schedule of events in this newsletter. Attendance
programs that run beginning Friday afternoon through
is required at most FYI activities.
Sunday (August 20-22).
The first meal on the board plan for new students is lunch on Friday, August 20, 2010
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/campusprograms/soar 517/629-0433
New International Students and International Transfer Students for August SOAR
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/studentaffairs/offices-andprograms/residential-life 517/629-0224
Returning Students International first-year and international transfer students will arrive on Thursday, August 12. Students
Returning upper class students
will be assisted by shuttle pick-up at the Detroit Metro
may arrive on campus
Airport. Orientation will begin for international first year
beginning Saturday,
students and international transfer students on Friday,
August, 21. Check-in will continue Sunday, August, 22.
August 13.
Students may check in at their respective halls from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on either day. Students living in
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/intledu 517/629-0392
Dean Hall should go to Mitchell Towers to check in and obtain keys. Students living in the Apartments, Annexes, and Fraternity Houses should go to The Office of
All Other New Students
Residential Life in the Ferguson building, room 124 to
First-year and transfer students who attended SOAR
check in and obtain keys. The first meal on the board
sessions in early June are expected to arrive on campus
plan for returning students is Saturday dinner in Baldwin
Friday, August 20 in time for the First-Year Information
Hall.
(FYI) activities which begin at 3:00 p.m. that afternoon. You may check in beginning at 8:00 a.m. and anytime thereafter throughout the morning and until 2:30 pm.
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/studentaffairs/offices-andprograms/residential-life 517/629-0224
Students residing in Wesley Hall should go directly to Wesley Hall to check-in and obtain keys. Parking for
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Office of Residential Life Mattresses are 80 inches long, so fitted sheets must be The Office of Residential Life is looking forward to the
extra long to insure proper fit. The use of nails, double-
opening of the 2010-11 academic year. Please be
sided foam tape, or anything that would produce holes
reminded residence halls open to first-year and transfer
or cause damage to the room are not permitted.
students on Friday, August 20 with check-in from 8:00
Lofts are only permitted in fraternities and must
a.m. to 2:30 p.m., unless you are a participant in August
conform to the loft policy and an agreement must be
SOAR in which students move in on Thursday August 19.
submitted to the The Office of Residential Life. Loft
Directions for checking in can be found on the previous
guidelines and agreement forms are available in the
page under "Arrival On Campus-Returning Students".
Office of Residential Life. Agreement forms must be
Residence halls open for returning students on Saturday,
turned in prior to assembling the loft.
August 21 and check-in will continue on Sunday, August 22. Returning students may obtain keys from 9:00 a.m.
Due to the intense heat
to 6:00 p.m. on both days.
generated by halogen light bulbs, HALOGEN lamps are NOT
*Arrival prior to the above scheduled hall openings must
permitted in any student
be pre-approved and scheduled through the appropriate
residence.
coach or College staff member coordinating the campus related activity which requires students to return early.
Important Dates To Remember Fall Semester 2010
The entire staff eagerly awaits the return of our students for the 2010-11 academic year. We look forward to working with you in making sure that your residence hall experience serves to enhance your academic experience.
Residence Hall Living Things to Remember
The average size of residence hall rooms is approximately 11' x 14' (rooms vary in size and shape). Refer to the Residential Life webpage for more information regarding room size. Each double room is equipped with two beds, two desks & chairs, closets, chest of drawers, and mini blinds. All college provided furniture must remain in the student's room for the duration of the academic year.
Friday, August 20 – First Year move in day. Residence halls OPEN at 8:00 a.m. Monday, August 23-Fall 2010 Semester begins. First Day of class. Monday, September. 6 – Labor Day (No classes) Mon-Tues, October 11-12 - Fall Break, Residence halls are open, no classes Wednesday, November 24- Thanksgiving Break, ALL RESIDENCE HALLS CLOSE - 10:00 a.m. Sunday, November 28 – Residences OPEN at 12:00 noon. First Meal: Dinner. Friday, December 3-Last day of Fall 2010 classes Friday, December 10 –Residence halls CLOSE at 7:00P.m. Final Meal: dinner.
Spring Semester 2011 Sunday, January 16 – Residence halls OPEN at 12:00 Noon. Monday, January 17 – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No Classes). First meal: dinner Tuesday, January 18 – First Day of classes Friday, March 4 – Spring Break begins. Residence halls CLOSE at 7 p.m. last meal : Dinner Sunday, March 13 –Residence halls OPEN at 10:00 a.m. First meal: Dinner.
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Friday, April 1-Good Friday. Classes end at 12:00 noon Sunday, April 3-Easter Friday, April 28 – Last day of classes Wednesday, May 4-Residence halls CLOSE for all underclassmen at 9:00 p.m. Last meal: Dinner. Saturday, May 7-Commencement. Residence halls CLOSE for everyone at 6:00 p.m.
All this can be found in its entirety on our website: www.Albion.edu/reslife then click on “New Students” If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email RESLIFE@albion.edu Residence Hall Living Packing Check List insurance information copy of birth certificate social security card driver's license medical information
Room Necessities backpack/totebag lamp (NO HALOGEN LAMPS) fan wastebasket power strips with circuit breaker alarm clock throw rug/carpet desk supplies dictionary/thesaurus kitchen supplies dish soap/towel
Laundry Supplies iron basket/bag detergent fabric softener dryer sheets
medication extra glasses/contacts vaporizer heating pad
Bedding & Linen pillow/pillowcase extra long sheets (80 inches) blankets comforter/bedspread towels washcloths
Clothing shirts/blouses pants/slacks skirts/dresses sports jacket(s) jeans shorts underclothing pajamas/bathrobe shoes/slippers warm coat lightweight jacket raincoat
ITEMS TO LEAVE AT HOME pets other than fish halogen lamps sunlamps hot plates toaster ovens extension cords space heaters microwaves exceeding 600 watts all non-UL approved appliances refrigerators exceeding 3.5 cubic ft air conditioner candles & incense water beds nails, screws & paint intended for your room wall or doors weapons
Personal Care Items shower bucket/shower shoes hair care products toothbrush/tooth paste razor/shaving cream deodorant soap/soap box thermometer first aid kit facial tissue
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/studentaffairs/offices-andprograms/residential-life 517.629.0224
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First Year and Transfer Students
these instructions: -Enter the Albion College Information System commonly known as ACIS (See Class Schedules).
Being a new student to a college campus can be a big
After logging in, choose Student Services + Financial Aid.
transition. To help aid in the transition, Albion College
Then select Registration followed by clicking on Choose
provides several supports to
your Registration Status. Next select Fall 2010, Submit,
help you become acquainted
and then scroll down. At Degree, click on Bachelor of
to your new environment.
Arts. Information including your advisor is displayed.
Whether you’re a first year or transfer student, you’ll
All Communication notices from the Registrar's Office
find fun (and useful!) information on our New Students
are sent to your Albion e-mail account. It is critical that
Web Site. Included in the website is a dictionary for
you use and check frequently your Albion e-mail
Albion-ims, the common Albion slang that is used often
account.
among campus community members. Class Schedules For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/campusprograms/new-students 517/629-0433
How do I check my schedule? You have my address wrong! These are two of the most common comments
Also aiding first-year and transfer students to the transition of college is our First Year Information or FYI program. The FYI program starts Friday, August 20 and continues through Monday, August 23, the first day of classes. Many of the programs are required for first-year
made during the first days of the semester. You can review this information through the Albion College Information System or ACIS! Use any computer with an internet connection. Follow the link to the Registrar's Office.
and transfer students. For a complete schedule, please visit the First Year Experience web site. For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/studentaffairs/offices-and-programs/firstyear-experience/fyi 517/629-0750
Select "ACIS Information System" from the left side bar. Choose "Enter Secure Area"; CLICK on User ID and enter ALL digits of your student ID
Registrar’s Office
number as assigned, TAB and Enter the PIN that you created, CLICK Login; then select
Advising Information
the appropriate menu. Click on "Exit" in the upper right
Academic Advisors are assigned prior to the start of the
hand corner when finished to maintain the security and
semester. So how do I know who my advisor is? To find
confidentiality of your information.
who has been assigned as your academic advisor, follow
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First Day Attendance Policy
reflected on your academic record with a grade of CR (Credit). A grade of 1.7, or lower, is reflected on your
Instructors MAY drop from their course any student who
academic record with a grade of NC (No Credit). The
is registered for the course and not present during the
grade of NC carries no credit. Majors, minor and
first scheduled meeting. If a student cannot be present
Education courses cannot be taken Credit/No Credit.
at the first class session, s/he must make special
Although you may take mode and category classes
arrangements with the instructor prior to the first class
Credit/No Credit, you will need to repeat any NC you
meeting to be certain of a place in the course. If you do
receive; whereas if you complete a mode or category
not attend the first day of class you MAY be dropped
requirement with a numeric grade of 1.0, or higher, you
from the course but should not assume this will happen.
will receive credit. Seniors should be particularly
Complete the drop/add process to confirm your
cautious in selecting courses Credit/No Credit. Once you
schedule changes. You should confirm your class status
select this option, you will not be allowed to change back
via the Web using ACIS (see instructions under Class
to the regular grading scale. All students should be
Schedules). All changes in your class schedule must be
careful when selecting the Credit/No Credit option. Seek
completed in the Registrar’s Office.
the advice and guidance of your academic advisor, the course instructor, or the Registrar’s Office.
The Drop/Add Period The Office of the Registrar sends important information During the period from August 23 to
to students at their Albion College e-mail address. Check
August 31, 2010, students may drop
it often to keep informed.
or add courses to their schedule. This action must be completed by paper in the Registrar's Office by the deadline.
If you have questions about changing your schedule, the
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/registrar/ 517/629-0216
Library Information Calendar and Hours
following individuals are able to assist you: your academic advisor, the course instructor, and the
The Library calendar and
Registrar’s Office.
hours for the 2010/2011 academic year are available
The Credit/No Credit Period
on the Library home page. We will again be staying open 24 hours during final
During the period of August 23-September 8, 2010,
exams both semesters.
students may elect to take one course for a Credit/No Credit grade. A grade of 2.0 or higher in a course is
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Research Assistance
Library Director Dr. John Kondelik Retires
We want students to know that Librarians are available
After 44 years as a librarian, including 17 years as
to assist them in locating information sources for
Albion’s Library Director, Dr. John Kondelik has retired.
research papers and projects. We will happily meet with
Throughout his career, John has been a mentor, a role-
students at the Reference Desk (we're on duty during
model, a colleague, and a friend to numerous librarians
the day, most evenings, and every Sunday), but we also
and library staff members, from Eckerd College in
respond to requests through email (libref@albion.edu)
Florida, to Olivet College, to Butler University in Indiana,
and through our Meebo IM service – for more details,
and finally to Albion. He is a true bookman, bibliophile,
see:
and scholar, and will be greatly missed throughout
http://albioncollegelibrary.blogspot.com/2007/01/need-researchhelp-fast.html.
campus. Fortunately, John will still be on campus occasionally, since the College has asked him to serve as
To schedule an in-depth research assistance
a consultant as we plan for the Learning Commons and
appointment, just email library@albion.edu.
overall Library renovations.
Library Renovations Over the Summer
Follow the Library on Facebook and Twitter
The Stockwell Library building was
The Albion College Library Facebook
closed over the entire summer, and
page is available for you to check the
the Mudd Building was a pretty noisy
library schedule, search full-text
place for much of the summer, but
databases, create citations for a
it was all for a good cause. Both
bibliography, chat online with a
buildings received some much
librarian, and much more. Check out
needed renovations.
photos from recent library events, or read our most recent blog postings. Add a comment, photo, or video. If
Some of the changes in Stockwell:
you have a Facebook account, search for the Albion
•
College Library, then click “Like.”
Several areas of the building have undergone asbestos abatement
•
Carpet replaced on the main floor
You can also follow us as albioncollib on Twitter to keep
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New energy-efficient lighting
up to date with the latest Albion College Library news, updates and events.
Some of the changes in Mudd: •
Heating and air-conditioning updates
•
New energy-efficient lighting
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/academics/library/ 517/629-0285
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Center for International Education
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* Junior or senior standing
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* 2.7 cumulative GPA
•
* Good social standing
Preparations are underway for the fall semester in the
•
* Successful completion of the Writing Competence Examination
Center for International Education (CIE). Please plan to visit our offices located in the 306 suite of Vulgamore Hall. The CIE oversees Albion's Off-Campus Programs,
•
* Demonstrated maturity commensurate with the demands of the program
which are offered both internationally and at various sites in the U.S., and provides international student
Off-Campus Application Deadline for Spring Semester
services. Important dates for the fall semester include: The deadline for off-campus New International Student Orientation
programs applications is Monday, September 20, 2010,
Orientation for International
unless the program has an
Students and Domestic
earlier deadline. Please visit
Students Abroad will begin
the CIE to check your particular program.
on Thursday, August 12, with student arrivals at Detroit Metro Airport. The first full day of orientation is Friday, August 13.
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/intledu/ 517/629-0392
Financial Aid
Off-Campus Programs Fair Welcome to the 2010-11school year at Albion College! If you are thinking about studying off-campus, don't miss
By this time, those of you who have applied for financial
the annual Off-Campus Programs Fair, set for
aid should have received an award notification from our
Wednesday, September 8th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the
office (Financial Aid Office). If you have not received a
Science Complex Atrium. Representatives from many of
financial aid award notification and think you have
our 100-plus Albion-approved programs will be there to
completed all of the necessary forms, you can log on to
talk with you about study, research and internship
your ACIS account and view the status of your financial
opportunities. You will also have the chance to talk with
aid file or you can contact our office at 517/629-0440
other Albion students who have completed off-campus
and we would be happy to assist you.
programs. Please check with the CIE about eligibility requirements for specific programs. The general Albion
For those of you whose awards are not complete due to
requirements are:
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missing information, you can view the documents we
complete both requirements on line. Once you accept
need to complete the review of your file on your ACIS
your loan you should click the hyperlink for the loan
account. We also periodically send missing information
which will direct you to the
letters requesting various forms and information. In
website to complete the rest
order for our office to complete your award we will need
of the loan process. Your
all necessary information. If you have received this
award notification will also
letter, we ask that you submit all items requested to the
include important information
Financial Aid Office for completion of your financial aid
regarding the loans which you should read carefully.
package. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us.
Once your loan requirements are complete funds will be applied directly to your student account.
When you receive your billing statement, certain financial aid programs may not show as a direct credit on
Federal Work Study/Campus Employment
your bill. The following financial aid programs are listed below:
Employment opportunities are posted on the Student Employment website. While it is the student's
Federal Perkins Loans
responsibility to obtain on-campus employment, listings of available jobs within the various departments can be
If a Federal Perkins Loan is part of your financial aid
found on the Student Employment website.
award, you need to complete a promissory note and entrance counseling. Once you accept your loan you will
Federal Work Study funds are not applied as a direct
be sent an email with a link to complete those
credit on your billing statement. If you work on campus,
requirements on line. Your award notification includes
you will receive a monthly paycheck that may be applied
important information regarding the Perkins loan which
toward your basic living and school expenses.
you should read carefully. All new students who wish to work on campus will have Once your loan requirements are complete funds will be
to complete W-4 tax forms and the Employment
applied directly to your student account.
Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) before they can begin working. These forms are in the Human Resources office.
Federal Stafford Loans
It is important to remember that you must be able to verify your identity and eligibility to work. Therefore, the
If you are applying for a Federal
college will need to see such documentation as: your
Stafford Loan, you will need to
driver license and a birth certificate, original social
complete a promissory note and
security card, a passport, etc.
entrance counseling. You can
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Endowed Scholarships
form. You may want to check your FAFSA to see which college is listed in the first position, and if it is a school
If you have received an endowed scholarship you are
other than Albion, you may want to call the State Grant
asked to write a letter of acknowledgement and thanks
Office to change your college choice. The phone number
to the donor. Your scholarship funds will be credited to
to call is 1-888-4-GRANTS.
your account once the Financial Aid Office receives your letter. For specific information on your donor, including
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your
their contact information you should view your award in
financial aid, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
ACIS and click on the hyperlink for the scholarship. A
We wish you much success for the 2010-11 school year!
pop-up will appear with specific directions for your scholarship. For tips on writing your letter you can refer to the scholarship portion of our website.
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/admission/admission/scholarships-andfinancial-aid/ 517/629-0440
External Scholarships
Information Technology External Scholarships will appear as a credit on your bill if the funds from the "
Greetings from Information Technology. We are very excited about the number of services we are offering to students this year.
donor" have been received by the Accounting Office.
Annual Information Technology Install Fair
Generally, we disburse those scholarships equally to each of the two semesters (i.e., one-half in the Fall
Software installation and network device configuration
semester and one-half in the Spring semester). If you have any concerns or questions regarding any of your External Scholarships, please feel free to call our office.
Michigan Tuition Grant (MTG)/Michigan Competitive Scholarship (MCS)
The Michigan Tuition Grant and Michigan Competitive Scholarship will appear as a credit on your bill when the
Friday, August 20, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Human Performance Lab (Wesley Hall Basement)
Saturday, August 21, Noon - 5PM Ferguson Hall Ground Floor
Sunday, August 22, Noon - 5PM Ferguson Hall Ground Floor
Legislature and the Governor finalize the budget for the Michigan Tuition Grant Program. The award will be based on the first college listed on the student's FAFSA
For more information or to contact please visit: www.albion.edu/it 517/629-0479
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Windows 7
please contact the helpdesk before downloading music software. You can also visit our file sharing
Windows 7 is the preferred Windows operating system.
website
You will find Windows 7 on all public and residential hall
http://www.albion.edu/it/personal-computers-and-devices/42-
labs. We also support Windows Vista with Service Pack 2
music-downloads
or Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3. eReader Update For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/it/support/31/90 517/629-0479
The browser feature on eReaders, such as the Kindle or Nook, is not currently compatible with Albion's network. The iPad does work with Albion's network. Users are
Print Credit
able to download books using other networks and read those books on campus. IT is researching ways in which
As part of our Sustainability Themed
eReader browsers can be used on campus in the future.
Year beginning this fall, your print credit will no longer be wiped out at
Cisco Clean Access (CCA) Network Authentication and
the conclusion of the academic year.
Validation
You will rollover your remaining balance to the future semesters.
In order to access the Internet and other campus
You will continue to receive the same amount, $15.00
network services from the residence halls, students will
($20.00 for seniors) of print credit each semester. The
be required to log in to CCA using a web browser. As an
cost for pages will remain the same at $.05 for black and
added security measure, CCA prevents Windows XP
white pages and $.30 for color pages. Print Credit was
computers with security vulnerabilities from accessing
established as a way to encourage on campus users to
the network until those vulnerabilities are corrected. For
print responsibly. You can check your balance by logging
more information, please see
in with your Albion network user name and password to
http://www.albion.edu/it/software/3-cisco-clean-access
www.albion.edu/quota. Game Boxes and Wireless Access Points
Legal Music Downloading Sites
With Cisco Clean Access (CCA) on ResNet, students with ANY non-computer device that connects to the network
The website we suggest to use for information on legal music downloading is http://www.musicunited.org . There are many illegal ways to download music so if you have any questions,
(Wii, X-box, Playstation, Wireless Access Point, etc.) need to have that device registered and configured BEFORE it will work on the network. We will be able to do this during the Install Fair as well as at User Services - located
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on the ground floor of Ferguson Hall (Monday - Friday
information.
8:00 a.m. - Noon and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.). Routers are not permitted – see further information below.
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/it/ 517/629-0479
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise Edition is installed on all public and
ID Cards, Telephone, Voice Mail, Cable and Data Service
residence hall computers. Office 2007 for PC's and Office 2008 for
ID Cards
Macintosh will be available for installation on your own computer by downloading from the Information Technology web site http://www.albion.edu/it/ or by bringing your computer to Install Fair (if you're a new student) or to the Help Desk located on the ground floor of Ferguson Hall.
Albion College students are expected to carry their ID cards with them at all times. You must present your ID card when going to meals and at special college events.
Network Access in the Residence Halls Your Albion 1 Card can also be used to check out books All traditional residence halls, fraternities, Dean, Fiske, and 501 W. Michigan have wireless access in the common areas. Student rooms are equipped with ethernet ports, and you will need an ethernet patch
in the library, gain access to your residence hall, and the Dow Recreation Center. It also can serve as a Briton Bucks pre-paid debit card to purchase food and vending options both on and off campus (selected locations).
cable to connect your computer to the port. The recommended length of cable is 25 feet, to allow
New Students
connection from anywhere in the room. Rooms close to the common areas may receive a wireless signal, but a wireless connection is not guaranteed, and a wired connection will likely provide greater stability.
If you had your picture taken at SOAR, your card will be ready for pick up at your residential building when you move in for the fall semester. If you did not have your picture taken, stop by the Information Technology Help
Students bringing their own wireless access points must have those devices registered and configured by
Desk Located in Room G16 of the Ferguson Building to have your photo taken.
Information Technology. Routers are not permitted. See http://www.albion.edu/it/support/31/90 for further
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Returning Students
Long Distance
All returning students will need to check in at the
Outgoing long distance calls can be made directly from
appropriate Residential Life location and update their
your room, using a College provided Personal
1card at one of the kiosks or at the Information
Identification Number (PIN). For new students, the PIN
Technology Help Desk upon arrival to campus.
number will be in your Kellogg Center Box when you arrive on campus. Returning students will use the same
For more information or to contact please visit:
PIN issued when they entered.
http://www.albion1card.com/ 517/629-0479
Telephone Billing
Telephone Service Long distance calls will be billed Each student room is provided with a private telephone line. Your number can be dialed directly from anywhere without going through the College Switchboard. Until your room telephone number has been given to others, off-campus parties may reach your room by dialing 517/629-1000.
To reach any campus number from any campus phone, simply dial the last four (4) digits of the telephone number. Student room telephone numbers all start with a "1" or a "2" (example: 1298 or 2476). Faculty and staff numbers start with a "0" (example: 0620).
When dialing a number from off-campus phones, you must include the prefix. The prefix for all extensions
monthly, directly to each student via email. The College offers 3 calling plans. Please visit the Britphone website to view and sign up for the calling plans. Any discrepancies found in a telephone bill must be reported to the telephone clerk within 30 days of billing. (Telephone bills may be paid online via credit card using the online payment link on the Britphone website, in person at the Accounting Office in the Ferguson Administration Building, or sent via campus mail to the Accounting Office.)
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/finadmin/offices-andprograms/accounting/phone-system-information 517/629-0507
beginning with a "0" or a "1" is 629. The prefix for extensions beginning with a "2" will be 630. (example:
Cable Television
629-1298 or 630-2476). Each student room is provided with an outlet for cable The Area Code for all Albion phone numbers is 517.
television. Your TV must be "cable ready." The college does not provide the cable between the wall and your
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TV. The cable you need is a standard "F" connector cable
of Campus Safety to request a parking space on campus.
and can be purchased from the bookstore or local
The petition form is available
merchants.
on the SOAR website, and may be completed either
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/finadmin/offices-and-programs/facilitiesoperations/ 517-629-0230
Campus Data Network
Each student is provided with a Data Network connection. Arrangements need to be made with our residential network coordinator to receive a network connection. Additional Information regarding the network connection can be found on the Information Technology page of this news letter.
electronically (preferred), or by printing out and mailing a completed form to Campus Safety The petition can be accessed at the SOAR Web site. First-Year parking petitions were due by June 30, 2010, but Campus Safety will review forms submitted after that date.
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/studentaffairs/offices-andprograms/campus-safety/parking 517/629-1234
Temporary Guest Parking
Telephone Service, Long Distance, Cable and Data Network, Facilities Operations: 517/629-0230 Telephone Billing, Accounting Office: 517/629-0507
All vehicles parked in campus lots must be registered with Campus Safety. Temporary permits are issued to guests for limited periods of time. These permits may be
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/it/ 517/629-0479
obtained at the Campus Safety office 24 hours a day. Each student is allowed ten (10) days of temporary parking per semester at no charge. Students will be
Campus Safety Services: Parking and Airport Shuttle Parking
billed for all parking fines incurred by their guests.
Ticketing/Towing
Vehicles found parked in violation of College parking regulations are subject to being ticketed. Vehicles that
Parking spaces are still available for all students. Upper class students may request parking on the Campus Safety Web-site. FirstYear students must submit a petition to the Department
are found parked in a reserved space, handicapped space, or fire lane may be towed without previous warning at the owner's expense. Unregistered vehicles receiving more than two (2) tickets may be towed from campus at the expense of the vehicle owner. Students
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may appeal parking tickets by completing a ticket
College community.
appeals form at the Campus Safety office within fourteen (14) days of issuance.
Kellogg Center Services
The City of Albion does not allow parking on city streets
The KC provides a wide
between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. All cars on the street
variety of special services for
during this time are subject to ticketing from the Albion
the entire Campus
Department of Public Safety.
community including a campus ride share board,
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/studentaffairs/offices-andprograms/campus-safety 517/629-1234
Airport Shuttle
Campus Safety will help students utilize the Michigan Flyer bus transport from Jackson to the airport. Please visit the Michigan Flyer information on the Campus Safety web site for schedules, fees and reservation forms. Students with questions about the Airport Shuttle Service can e-mail Cfield@albion.edu or Kesnyder@albion.edu .
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/studentaffairs/offices-andprograms/campus-safety/transportation-services/airporttransportation 517/629-1234
FAX machine, AV equipment rental for student organizations. For more information, call 517/629-0336.
Information Desk
At the heart of the Kellogg Center is the information desk located on the main floor. Services available include: E-Mail Access; Campus Directory; Campus Information; Campus Lost and Found; Community Information; Fax Service; Floral Delivery Pick-up Location; Non-Academic Event Scheduling; Brit Bike Rental, and TTY.
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/campusprograms/ 517/629-0000
Campus Bookstore
Operated by Barnes and Noble Bookstores, the Bookstore features a two level retail area with trade
Kellogg Center, Campus Bookstore, and Post Office
books, souvenirs, and sundry items located on the upper level and text books and school supplies on the lower level. Text books, clothing, and gift items are also
Full of activity day and night, the Kellogg Center provides
available for sale on the Bookstore web site, accessible
entertainment and meeting space for the entire Albion
from a link on the college homepage.
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Opening Weekend Hours are:
ALBION, MI 49224
Thursday, August 19- 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Insert your box number in place of XXXX. Kellogg Center
Friday, August 20- 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
box numbers will be assigned and
Saturday, August 21- 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
sent to all NEW students, this
Sunday, August 22- 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
summer in a separate mailing.
SPECIAL EVENT HOURS: Sunday, August 22, 2010 7:00 -
Unless mail is addressed in this way
9:00 p.m.
it will be returned to sender by the Post Office (for example, do not
The Special Event
include the resident’s room number or residence hall in the address).
SUNDAY-FUNDAY is not your usual trip to the bookstore. The event will
For incoming first-year students and transfers to receive
feature free popcorn, specials on
their mailbox keys, the Campus Post Office will be open
assorted Albion College clothing
on the following dates and times:
and other games/giveaways. Of
Thursday, August 19, 2009 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
course you can always stock up on school supplies and
Friday, August 20, 2009
textbooks as well.
Saturday, August 21, 2009 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sunday. August 24, 2009
For more information or to contact please visit: http://albion.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBHome Page?storeId=43559&catalogId=10001 517/629-0391
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
3:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/finadmin/offices-and-programs/post-office 517/629-0201
Campus Post Office
Located on the first floor, the Post Office is the central
Calendars and Happenings
distribution point for the mail. Each student is assigned an address for the entire time that they are at Albion
Albion College Academic Calendar
College. Services include stamps, metered postage, and package service.
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/academics/registrar/academic-calendar 517/629-0216
General mail and package delivery while school is in session should be addressed as follows:
Albion College Events Calendar
STUDENT NAME ALBION COLLEGE XXXX KELLOGG CENTER
For more information or to contact please visit: http://googleman.albion.edu/events/ 517/629-0336
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Athletic Calendars for Fall Semester
tables on the Quad to market their organizations
Cross Country http://www.albion.edu/sports/womenssports/cross-country/schedule/cat/cat_id/1/1201
and answer questions about opportunities within their
Football http://www.albion.edu/sports/mens-
club. This is an excellent
sports/football/varsity-schedule/cat/cat_id/5/1174
chance to get more information about ways to become involved at Albion College and meet members from the
Men’s Golf http://www.albion.edu/sports/menssports/golf/schedule/cat/cat_id/7/1115
various organizations. Getting involved in campus organizations is one way to
Men’s Soccer http://www.albion.edu/sports/menssports/soccer/schedule-mainmenu/cat/cat_id/4/1184
Women’s Soccer http://www.albion.edu/sports/womens-
make new friends, take part in important projects, make a difference in the lives of others, plan exciting programs and overall just have a lot of fun while at Albion.
sports/soccer/schedule/cat/cat_id/17/1094
Volleyball http://www.albion.edu/sports/womenssports/volleyball/schedule/cat/cat_id/13/1204
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/sports/ 517/629-0900
Union Board Events Calendar
For more information or to contact please visit: http://campus.albion.edu/unionboard/fall10ubevents/ 517/629-0433
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/campusprograms/student-organizationresources/briton-bash 517/629-0433
Alumni Engagement Albion Rocks “The D”
Looking for a way to give back to our community? Join Albion alumni for the Metro Detroit Day of
Briton Bash
Service and Celebration on Saturday, September 18! Current students are welcome to come for the entire day
Each fall the Campus Programs and Organizations Office
or volunteer for just one activity. Service projects will
coordinates Briton Bash, an annual student organization
take place throughout the metro Detroit area from 9
fair. This year it will be held on Wednesday, September
a.m. - 3 p.m. The day concludes with a BBQ picnic to
1, 2010 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Campus
celebrate our 175th Anniversary. Learn more at
Quadrangle. Representatives from nearly every campus
www.albion.edu/alumni/detroitserviceday.
student organization and some community groups set up
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A Grand 175th Getaway
•
Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony
Albion alumni and friends
Saturday, Oct. 2:
will be joining President
•
campus
Randall at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island from
175th Anniversary Parade through the heart of
•
Family Tent hosted by the Alumni Association Board of Directors
September 24-26 to celebrate Albion College’s
•
Football game vs. Kalamazoo College
175th anniversary. This event has been made possible
•
Class Reunions for those class years ending in “0” or “5,” 1950 – 2010
by the generous hospitality of trustee Dan Musser, ’86, Grand Hotel president.
Sunday, Oct. 3: Student Alumni Association (SAA) This year’s Student Alumni Association will be bigger and
•
Homecoming Choir and Orchestra Concert on Sunday afternoon
better than ever! We’re redesigning the association, allowing YOU to have even greater access to alumni at
Family/Community Day
events on campus and around the state! Interested in being part of this new-and-improved group? Looking
Family Day and Community
forward to networking with enthusiastic Albion alumni?
Day are teaming up this
Stop by our table at Briton Bash to learn more!
year as we welcome all friends, family and alumni to campus on Saturday,
Homecoming 2010
October 30. You’ll “flip out” over a pancake breakfast prepared by professional pancake-flippers, Chris Cakes.
Homecoming will be here before
Join us for informal events throughout the day as the
you know it! Make plans to
Briton football team takes on Adrian College.
celebrate Albion’s heritage with
Questions about any of these events? Please contact or
exciting activities throughout the
office at alumniengagement@albion.edu .
weekend. Put on your favorite Albion gear and get ready to cheer on the Brits!
For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.albion.edu/ia/alumni-engagement/ 517/629-0448
Some featured activities this homecoming will include:
Friday, Oct. 1: •
Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon
•
Religious Heritage Celebration
Community of Albion
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The city of Albion and Albion College have forged tight
Thanks for Reading
and interdependent relationships. To learn more about the City of Albion and it's available resources, please visit the Albion Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau web site.
Have a question and can’t find the answer? The Student Affairs Office staff will guide you to the resources you need. Phone 517/629-0750 or email studentaffairs@albion.edu .
The Festival of the Forks is a wonderful celebration of great music, art, food, and people. Now in its fifth decade, the Festival of the Forks is held during the third full weekend of
Photos What’s Up Photo Contributions by Chris Amos, ‘11 Tommy Kraft ‘13 Tracey Howard
September each year and offers a wide array of free concerts, art exhibits, entertaining and innovative programs for children, and a chance for people from all walks of life to enjoy the richness, diversity, and creativity of Albion's heritage. The Festival provides a unique opportunity for students, faculty, and staff from Albion College to be immersed in the small-town friendliness and hospitality of the Albion community." For more information or to contact please visit: http://www.greateralbionchamber.org/visit-albion.html http://www.festivaloftheforks.org/ 517/629-5533
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