Save the Date!

Homecoming 2008 is September 26-28.

Please plan on joining us for Albion College Homecoming Weekend 2008. If your class year ends in a three or an eight, this is your year to come back to Albion College! Stroll down memory lane with friends and get reacquainted with the campus by joining in on all the traditional Homecoming festivities. Best of all, your class will gather for a class reunion.

We are working on the planning for reunions and class activities. If you would like to join the planning committee, or have any ideas for your celebration, please contact the Alumni Office at 517/629-0247 or via online contact form.  

Purple and Gold on the Road
This Homecoming, the College will be celebrating Albion connections in unique settings through a photography contest. We invite you to submit your favorite photo of you or you and your Albion friends in an interesting environment. Whether your photo depicts an alumni trip to Greece, a recent Detroit Tigers game attended with classmates, or a motorcycle trip through the Mojave Desert with your Albion roommate, we want to see your most creative photo that illustrates an Albion connection.

Photos will be displayed at the Kellogg Center and the Dow over Homecoming weekend, and the top photos will be awarded prizes. Read on for complete contest and submission details.

Share Your Story
As you share stories from your life with your Albion friends, please also participate in our Homecoming book drive by bringing your favorite young adult books to Homecoming registration. (Books will be donated to the Albion Senior High School)

Art Exhibit - Marking Time: Douglas Goering Retrospective
Representing work from 45 years of art-making, this exhibit features pieces, primarily abstract paintings, which address aspects of visual perception. In many cases, viewers will see the same idea revisited several times, providing a line of continuity. Visitors to the show will find their own experiences inform their viewing and interpretation, and Goering notes, “Their responses will surely approximate my intentions.” Professor emeritus Douglas Goering retired this spring after 22 years in Albion College’s Department of Art and Art History. Read on for gallery hours and exhibition details.

Gerald R. Ford Institute 30th Anniversary
The Institute’s anniversary celebration will begin Friday evening with a reception recognizing the Institute, its students, and the legacy of President Gerald R. Ford. As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, the Ford Institute is also sponsoring a performance by Jim Morris, identified by The New Yorker as the “country’s leading political impressionist.” Morris’ bipartisan political satire is sure to make for an entertaining evening. Visit the schedule page for complete details.

Local Alumni Reception
Local alumni are invited to gather during the All-Class Picnic Luncheon for a reception at Homecoming. Visit with other Albion-area alumni and learn about alumni in your neighborhood, their businesses, families, volunteer efforts, and more. Refreshments will be served.

President’s Reception
Meet President Donna Randall at the Homecoming Presidential Reception. Enjoy snacks and mingle with alumni, parents, faculty, and staff as you greet Dr. Randall to show her the true Briton spirit.

Black Student Union Reunion
Black Student Union members (1973-1978) are planning to reunite at this year’s Homecoming. Please contact Stacey Anderson Markin, '99, Associate Director of Alumni/Parent Relations, at smarkin@albion.edu for more details.

Dean Hall 80^th Anniversary
Former residents of Dean Hall are planning to reunite at this year’s Homecoming to celebrate the 80^th anniversary of this women’s residence. Stay tuned for details on programming that will mark this special anniversary.

Buildings
Homecoming 2008 is a great opportunity to visit the newest buildings on campus. The newly expanded and renovated science complex and the Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center will be open for viewing over Homecoming Weekend.

Luggage Tags
When you are viewing the photo display at the Kellogg Center, don’t forget to stop by the registration desk to get a set of personalized luggage tags. Simply drop off two of your business cards at registration before 1 p.m. on Saturday, and we will make two custom Albion College luggage tags for you that will be available for pick up between 3-4 p.m. at the registration table. These tags are a great way to show your Briton pride as you travel and may spark conversations with fellow Albion alumni or prospective students.