More Ford Activities from
the Past...
SPRING SEMESTER 2007
"Men Can Cook" Fundraiser for the Albion Community
Beautification project. TWELVE FORD MEN DID THE COOKING! Tickets
were purchased in the Ford office
for 7 dollars. |
February 18, 2007
March 31, 2007 "Paint the Town" -- College and
community volunteers team up to paint and beautify a house in
Albion.
TRIPS:
March 2, 2007 Students visited the Gerald R.
Ford Museum in Grand Rapids and enjoyed having access to private
vaults containing papers and displays not available to the public.
March 29, 2007 Senior trip to Lansing to meet with state
leaders and learn about grass roots advocacy.
FALL SEMESTER 2006
August 24, 2006
Albion College Opening Convocation featuring President Peter
Mitchell, Ph.D.
September 6, 2006
Daoud Family Lecture in Middle East Studies given by Vali Nasr,
author of The Shia Revival
Mike
Flanagan with Al Pheley and Peter Mitchell |
Ford Institute Lecture
September 14, 2006
Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction Mike Flanagan will
review the affects of No Child Left Behind and the new graduation
requirements on the future of education in Michigan.
October 3, 2006
"Thirsting to Serve" - environmental issues
October 13, 2006
Information Session with Distinguished Albion Alumni Recipient Bob Armitage,
a leader
in the field of Intellectual Property law, especially regarding biotechnology and pharmaceutical innovation. SIGN UP IN
ADVANCE, space is limited.
October 13, 2006 Information Session with
Distinguished Alumni Recipient David Moore, partner in the law firm
Tuck, Garrison & Moore, and community leader.
Ford Institute Lectures:
David Dempsey signs
book for Noel Niles '10. |
October 19, 2006
Co-sponsored with History and Political Science: Environmentalist and author, David Dempsey
covered the topic "Good Government is Good
Politics: The Lasting Legacy of William G. Milliken, Michigan's Longest
Serving Governor" Mr. Dempsey's recent book: William
K. Milliken: Michigan's Passionate Moderate was available
for sale.
Director's Luncheons:
Tuesday, 10/11 Professor Mark Soileau "The Real
Islam."
Monday, 10/16 Sharon Renier,
Democratic candidate for Congress.
Tuesday, 10/17 Representative from
Teach for America, Jon Gleicher, spoke about
this valuable opportunity
