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Thursday, September 17, 2009

Ambassador McElhaney visits with First-Year Fordies
Community of Albion native and friend of the Ford Institute Douglas L. McElhaney, came to campus today to speak to Dr. Pheley's PBSV 101 class in Robinson Hall.  Ambassador McElhaney shared stories of his time serving in Embassies around the world, and counseled students interested in careers in the U.S. Foreign Service. 

Friday, July 17, 2009

President Ford's Birthday Celebration
Dr. Al Pheley, the Director of the Ford Institute, and his wife Paula meet with the daughter of President Ford at his birthday celebration this July at the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids. 

Monday, March 2, 2009

Special Guest Tim Sears - U.S. Department of State
The Ford Institute is bringing Tim Sears, Deputy Director, Office of International Security Operations, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, US Department of State to campus on Monday, March 2, 2009.

He will speak at 7:00 PM in Norris 101 on his background and work with the Department of State, and information about internships and careers. Tim visited with some of us here last year and provided a very engaging insight into Foreign Service over lunch with several students. He is here as part of the State Department's Hometown Diplomats program.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Ford Institute Newsletter - Spring 2009

NEWSLETTER
For Future Students, Alumni, and Friends of the Ford Institute


Volume II • No. 2

Monday, February 2, 2009

Joseph Calvaruso named Executive Director, Gerald R. Ford Foundation
The Gerald R. Ford Foundation announced the selection of Joseph Calvaruso, to the position of Executive Director of the Gerald R. Ford Foundation.  In making the announcement, Jack Ford, Chairman of the Foundation and son of former President Ford stated "we are pleased to have found someone with a combination of leadership and administrative experience that allows the Foundation to build on our organization's already sound and vibrant base." 

More on the Foundation's Press Release...
 

Wednesday, January 28, 2009
 

Senior Lizzy Thornton is Accepted to Michigan State H.A.L.E. Program
Continuing on a long tradition of post undergraduate excellence from Ford Institute students, Senior Elizabeth Thornton of Buchanan, MI was accepted to the Masters program at Michigan State University in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education.  The H.A.L.E. Program at Michigan State University is ranked 4th in the country by U.S. News & World Report's Specialty Ranking in Higher Education Administration.  Congratulations Lizzy!

H.A.L.E. Website

U.S. News and World Report Education Rankings

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

The Gerald R. Ford Institute - Inauguration Ball
To bring in the new year and celebrate the Presidential Inauguration, the Ford Institute hosted an Inauguration Ball for members of the Ford Institute and Albion College administrators.  Guests arrived dressed to the nines and enjoyed an evening of dancing, hors d’oeuvres, and sparkling grape juice.  Albion College President Dr. Donna Randall and her husband Dr. Hagner were in attendance.  Also joining the Fordies was Albion College Provost Dr. Susan Conner and her husband Ron.  Just under 100 people were in attendance at the event.